In October 1971, “Roulette” label released the self-titled, debut Harlem River Drive album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Lockie Edwards and Eddie Palmieri.
Personnel:
- Jimmy Norman – vocals
- Bob Mann – guitar
- Bob Bianco – guitar
- Cornell Dupree – guitar
- Eddie Palmieri – piano
- Charlie Palmieri – organ
- Victor Venegas – bass
- Gerald Jemmot – bass
- Andy Gonzales – bass
- Reggie Ferguson – drums
- Dean Robert Pratt – drums
- Bernard Purdy – drums
- Elladio Perez – congas
- Manny Oguendo – congas, cowbell
- Nick Marrero – timbales
- Ronnie Cuber – soprano and baritone saxophone
- Dick Meza – tenor saxophone
- Burt Collins – trumpet
- Randy Brecker – trumpet
- Bruce L. Fowler – trombone
- Barry Rogers – trombone
- Allan Taylor, Marilyn Hirscher – chorus
- Fred Weinberg – engineer
- Jay Messina – remix
- Ruby Mazur’s Art Department – design
- Wally Brill – liner notes
- Miguel Estvill – coordinator
Track listing:
- Harlem River Drive (Theme Song)
- If (We had Peace Today)
- Idle Hands
- Broken Home
- Seeds of Life
