In August 1973, “Polydor” label released “Virgo Red”, the tenth Roy Ayers album. It was recorded in July 1973, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Jerry Schoenbaum.
Personnel:
- Roy Ayers – vocals, organ, vibraphone, percussion, arrangements
- Dennis Heaven – guitar
- Will Hawes – guitar
- Harry Whitaker – piano, electric piano, organ
- David Johnson – bass
- Gordon Edwards – bass
- Arthur Clark – baritone saxophone
- Seldon Powell – baritone saxophone
- Cecil Bridgewater – trumpet
- Jimmie Owens – trumpet
- Garnett Brown – trombone
- Jerry Friedman – electric sitar
- Dennis Davis – drums, percussion
- Adrian Dey – percussion
- Stephen Sadiz Shbazzberrios– percussion
- Chano O’Ferral – vocals, congas, bongos
- Argerie Ayers, Denise Bridgewater, Leslie Carter, Willie Michael – vocals
- Bert DeCoteaux – arrangements
- James Green – engineer
- Eddie Kramer – engineer, mixing
- Bob Ludwig – lacquer cut
- Kats Abe – art direction, design
- Haruo Miyauchi – artwork
- Bert Andrews – photography
Track listing:
- Brother Louie
- Virgo Red
- I Am Your Mind
- The Morning After
- Love from the Sun
- It’s So Sweet
- Giving Love
- Des Nude Soul
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