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B. T. Express: Function at the Junction

In May 1977, “Columbia” label released “Function at the Junction”, the fourth B.T. Express album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios” in Hempstead, New York, and was produced by Jeff Lane.

Personnel:

  • Richard Thompson – vocals, guitar
  • Michael Jones – vocals, keyboards
  • Carlos Ward – flute, piccolo flute, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, clarinet
  • Bill Risbrook – flute, soprano and tenor saxophone
  • Jamal Rasool – vocals, bass
  • Dennis Rowe – bongos, congas, timbales, percussion
  • Leslie Ming – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Irving Spice – strings

Track listing:

  1. Funky Music – Bill Risbrook
  2. Expose Yourself – Emanuel Johnson, Michael Stokes, Tash Howard
  3. Scratch My Itch – Sam Taylor, Tash Howard
  4. Eyes – Carlos Ward
  5. We Got It Together – Carlos Ward
  6. Sunshine – Michael Jones
  7. The Door to My Mind – Gloria Risbrook, Louis Risbrook
  8. Star Gazer – Ken Williams, Rudy Clark
  9. How Big Can You Dream – Bill Risbrook

B. T. Express: Energy To Burn

In May 1976, “Columbia” label released “Energy to Burn”, the third B.T. Express album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Ultra – Sonic Recording Studios” in Hempstead, New York, and was produced by Jeff Lane.

Personnel:

  • Barbara Joyce – vocals, tambourine
  • Michael Jones – vocals, clavinet, organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Moog synthesizer
  • Richard Thompson – vocal, guitar
  • Sam Taylor – rhythm guitar
  • Carlos Ward – flute, piccolo flute, tenor saxophone
  • Bill Risbrook – flute, soprano and tenor saxophone
  • Louis Risbrook – vocal, bass
  • Dennis Rowe – bongos, congas, timbales, percussion
  • Leslie Ming – drums
  • Irving Spice – strings

Track listing:

  1. Depend On Yourself – Bill Risbrook
  2. Can’t Stop Groovin’ Now, Wanna Do It Some More – Billy Nichols
  3. Now That We Found Love – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
  4. Energy To Burn – Sam Taylor, Tash Howard
  5. Time Tunnel – Michael Jones
  6. Make Your Body Move – Carlos Ward
  7. Herbs – Carlos Ward
  8. Energy Level – Carlos Ward

B. T. Express: Do It

In November 1974, “Scepter Records” label released “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)”, the debut B.T. Express album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Jeff Lane and Trade Martin.

Personnel:

  • Barbara Joyce – lead vocals
  • Louis Risbrook – lead vocal
  • Wesley Hall Jr. – vocals, lead guitar
  • Billy Nichols – guitar
  • Bill Risbrook – saxophone
  • Carlos Ward – saxophone, flute
    • Leslie Ming – drums
  • Terrell Woods – drums
  • Dennis Rowe – percussion
  • John Bradley – engineer
  • Sid Maurer – art direction
  • Michael Mendel – design
  • Gene Ward – photography

Track listing:

  1. Express
  2. If It Don’t Turn You On
  3. Once You Get It
  4. Everything Good To You
  5. Mental Telepathy
  6. Do It (Till You’re Satisfied)
  7. Do You Like It
  8. That’s What I Want For You Baby
  9. This House Is Smokin’