In February 1973, “Motown” label released the self-titled, fourth David Ruffin album. It was recorded 1972 – 1973, at “The Sound Suite” in Detroit, and was produced by Robert Eugene Miller.
Personnel:
David Ruffin – vocals
The Andantes – backing vocals
Eddie Kendricks – backing vocals
David Van De Pitte – arrangements
John Lewis – recording
Michael Grace – technical assistant
Jim Britt – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Robert Eugene Miller, except where noted.
The Rovin’ Kind
Common Man
I’m Just a Mortal Man
(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right – Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson
There Will Always Be Another Song To Sing
I Miss You (Part 1) – Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
Blood Donors Needed (Give All You Can)
A Little More Trust
Go On With Your Bad Self
A Day in the Life of a Working Man – Robert Miller, David Ruffin
On June 22, 2018, “Young” label released “Heaven and Earth”, the fourth Kamasi Washington studio album. It was recorded in 2018, at “Electro Vox Recording”, “Henson Recording”, “Stagg Street Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Kamasi Washington.
Personnel:
Kamasi Washington – tenor saxophone, arrangements
Dontae Winslow – trumpet
Ryan Porter – trombone
Cameron Graves – piano
Brandon Coleman – keyboards, organ, vocoder
Miles Mosley – bass. electric bass
Ronald Bruner Jr. – drums
Tony Austin – drums, percussion
Allakoi Peete, Kahlil Cummings – percussion
Orchestra:
Rickey Washington – flute
Greg Martin – oboe
Tracy Wannomae – clarinet
Amber Joy Wyman – bassoon
Amy Sanchez, Laura Brenes – French horn
Marc T. Bolin – tuba
Jen Simone, Martino, Paul Jacob Cartwright, Ray Suen, Reiko Nakano, Rocio Marron, Yvette Devereaux, Yvette Holzwarth – violin
Brittany Cotto, Caroline Buckman, Chad Jackson, Landon Jones, Molly Rogers, Morgan Matadero, Tom Lea – viola
Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy, Peter PT Jacobson – cello
Dominic Thiroux – bass
Dwight Trible, Matachi Nwosu, Patrice Quinn, Steven Wayne – lead vocals
Amaya Washington, Angelo D. Johnson Jr., Cameron Graves, Dawn Norfleet, Dustin W. Warren, Jackie Fiske, Mashica Winslowdynasty, Nia Andrews, Patrice Quinn, Sonnet Simmons, Steven Wayne, Taylor Graves, Thalma de Freitas – choir
Terrace Martin – alto saxophone
Rickey Washington – tenor saxophone
Chris Gray – trumpet
Jamael Dean – piano
Carlos del Puerto, Gabe Noel – bass
Thundercat, Gabe Noel – electric bass
Chris Dave, Jonathan Pinson, Robert Searight, Robert Miller – drums
Daddy Kev – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Kamasi Washington, except where noted.
Earth
Fists of Fury – James Wong, Joseph Koo, Ku Chia Hui
Can You Hear Him
Hub-Tones – Freddie Hubbard
Connections
Tiffakonkae
The Invincible Youth
Testify – lyrics by Patrice Quinn, Kamasi Washington, music by Kamasi Washington
Heaven
One of One
The Space Travelers Lullaby
Vi Lua Vi Sol
Street Fighter Mas
Song for the Fallen
Journey – lyrics by Patrice Quinn, music by Kamasi Washington
The Psalmnist – Ryan Porter
Show Us the Way
Will You Sing
The Choice
The Secret of Jinsinson
Will You Love Me Tomorrow – Gerald Goffin, Carole King
My Family
Agents of Multiverse – Chris Dave, Kamasi Washington
On May 5, 2015, “Brainfeeder” label released “The Epic”, the third Kamasi Washington studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Kingsize Spundblabs” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Kamasi Washington.
Personnel:
Kamasi Washington – tenor saxophone, band leader, arrangements
Cameron Graves – piano, organ
Brandon Coleman – keyboards, organ, piano
Thundercat – electric bass
Miles Mosley – upright and electric bass
Ronald Bruner, Jr. – drums
Tony Austin – drums, engineer
Robert Miller – drums
Leon Mobley – percussion
Igmar Thomas – trumpet
Todd Simon – trumpet
Shaunte Palmer – trombone
Ryan Porter – trombone
Neel Hammond – violin
Tylana Renga Enomoto – violin
Paul Cartwright – violin
Jennifer Simone – violin
Lucia Micarelli – violin
Molly Rogers – viola
Andrea Whitt – viola
Artyom Manukyan – cello
Ginger Murphy – cello
Dawn Norfleet – choir
Thalma de Freitas – choir
Maiya Sykes – choir
Gina Manziello – choir
Patrice Quinn – choir
Natasha F. Agrama – choir
Dwight Trible – choir
Steven Wayne – choir
Taylor Graves – choir
Charles Jones – choir
Jason Marales – choir
Dexter Story – choir
Cameron Graves – choir
Tracy Carter – choir
Dwight Trible – lead vocals
Patrice Quinn – lead vocals
Brian Rosemeyer – engineer
Benjamin Tierney – mixing
Daddy Kev – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Kamasi Washington, except where noted.
Volume 1: The Plan
Change of the Guard
Askim
Isabelle
Final Thought
The Next Step
The Rhythm Changes – Patrick Quinn, Kamasi Washington
Volume 2: The Glorious Tale
Miss Understanding
Leroy and Lanisha
Re Run
Seven Prayers
Henrietta Our Hero – Patrick Quinn, Kamasi Washington
In July 1979, “Polydor” label released “The Original Disco Man”, the 48th James Brown album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by Brad Shapiro.
Personnel:
James Brown – vocal, arrangements
Brad Shapiro – arrangements
Bob Heimall – art direction
Stephanie Zuras – design
Joel Brodsky – photography
Track listing:
It’s Too Funky in Here – Brad Shapiro, George Jackson, Walter Shaw, Robert Miller
Let the Boogie Do the Rest – Brad Shapiro, Randy McCormick
Still – Bill Anderson
Star Generation – Brad Shapiro
Women Are Something Else – Brad Shapiro, Randy McCormick
The Original Disco Man – Brad Shapiro, Randy McCormick
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