Various Artists / The Songs of West Side Story

This is the tribute album to Leonard Berstein. David Pack (ex Ambrosia) conceived and produced this great project, which introduces the songs of WEST SIDE STORY, set in New York City circa 1957 to a new generation and offers a fresh look to those who already know and love it.


Release: 30 January, 1996
Label: RCA Victor Records, USA (BMG Music 09026-62707-2)

Producer: David Pack
Executive-Producer: Michael Greene

Tracks:
1. Something's Coming (performed by All 4 One)
2. A Boy Like That (performed by Selena)
3. Maria (Performed by Michael McDonald, James Ingram & David Pack)
4. Prologue/Jet Song (performed by Braian Setzer)
5. Tonight (performed by Kenny Loggins & Wynonna)
6. Cool (performed by Patti Austin, Mervyn Warren & Bruce Hornsby)
7. Somewhere (performed by Aretha Franklin)
8. America (performed by Natalie Cole, Patti Labelle & Sheila E.)
9. I Feel Pretty (performed by Little Richard)
10. One Hand, One Heart (performed by Tevin Campbell)
11. Gee, Officer Kruoke (performed by Salt-N-Pepa, Def Jef, Lisa Lopes of TLC, The Jerky Boys & Paul Rodriguez)
12.I Have A Love (performed by Trisha Yearwood)
13. Prelude To The Rumble (performed by Chick Corea)
14. The Rumble (performed by Chick Corea's Electric Band vs Steve Vai's Monsters)
15. Plerude To Somewhere (performed by Orchestra conducted by Marty Page)
16. Somewhere (performed by Phil Collins)

Producer: David Pack

- Musicians -
Guitars: Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Dean Parks, Tim Pierce, David Pack, Brian Setzer, Grant Geissman, Billy Joe Walker, Jr, Frank Gambale, Steve Vai
Steel Guitar:Paul Franklin
Keyboards: David Pack, Greg Phillinganes, David Benoit, David Paich, George Duke, Oliver Lieberman John Dickson, Roger Burn, Nathan East, Rich Ruttenberg, Bruce Hornsby, Chick Corea
Bass: Neil Stubenhaus, Nathan East, Larry Kimpel, John Pena, Bob Parr, Dave Pomeroy, James Earl
Drums: Simon Phillips, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Robinson, Oliver Lieber, Bernie Purdie, Steve Brewster, David Weckl
Percussion: Brian Kilgore, Sheila E., Paulinho DaCost, Joe Porcaro, Sam Bacco, Lenny Castro
Sax: Vince Denham, Robert Sandman, Don Roberts, George Shelby, Steven Fowler, Daniel Higgins, Branford Marsalis, Eric Marienthal
Trombone: Andrew Martin, George McMullen, Michael Vlatkovich, Robert Hioki, William Reichenbach
Trumpet: Daniel Fornero, John Fumo, Sal Cracchiolo, Stan Watkins, Jerry Hey, Gary Grant
Flugelhorn: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
Background Vocals: Karla Bonoff, Maxi Anderson, Brian Setzer, Paul Marr, Shem Schroeck, Tollack Olstad, Natalie Jackson, Marlena Jeter, Mortenette Jenkins*, Natalie Jackson, Burleigh Drummond, Chris North, Joe Puerta, Rich Rees, Pamela Sheyne
Concertmaster – James Getzoff
Conductor [Orchestra]: Marty Paich
Violin: Lili Haydn

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