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Harvey Mason / Groovin' You
Following the success of the album “Funk In A Mason Jar”, Harvey Mason released his fourth leader album in 1979 “ Groovin’ You” that featured a cover of Antonio Carlos Jobim's '”Wave.” The funky title track became Mason's first dance music hit single with Mason’s own lead vocal with Kenny Mason, Morris Paul Kennedy. Bill Champlin contributed his blue-eyed soul lead vocals on the track “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow”, that would be very impressive for me. Release: 1979 Label: Arista Records, USA (AB 4227) First Reissued CD Release: 23 July, 1999 (BMG Funhouse, Inc., Japan, BVCJ-37070 Tracks: 1. I'd Still Be There 2. Groovin' You 3. The Race 4. We Can 5. Never Give You Up 6. Say It Again 7. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 8. Wave 9. Kauai Bonus Track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 2011 Soul Music.com Records, UK (SMCR 5018 released on 6 June, 2011) 10. Groovin' You (Arista 12" Single / UK 12" Single) 11. Groovin' You (US 7" Single) Producer: Harvey Mason Associate Producer: Kenny Mason Harvey Mason: Drums, Marimba, Shaker, Timpani, Triangle, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Congas, Vocals, Keyboards - Musicians - Bass: Dennis Belfield, Stanly Clarke, Tony Dumas, Neil Jason, Mike Porcaro, David Shields, Verdine White Drums: David Williams Guitars: Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather, Ray Paker Jr., Lee Ritenour, David Spinozza, Phil Upchurch, Melvin "Wah-Wah" Watson Keyboards & Pianos: Peter Chaikin, David Foster, Bob James, Bill Meyers, Phil Moores, Jerry Peters, Richard Tee, Randy Waldman, Jai Winding Horns: Kenny Mason, Wilfredo Wilson Percussion: Sheila Escovedo (known as Sheila E.), Ralph McDonald Lead and Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, James Gilstrap, Jim Haas, Ron Hickland, Bunny Hill, Roger Saint-Kennerly, Stephanie Spruill, Jerry Whitman, Charles Veal Jr.
2 Contemporary Jazz Funk Arista Records, USATakeito
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Pegasus
Jack Conrad, widely known as the post Jim Morrison bassist of the Doors in early 1970’s. Conrad’s diverse musical career started in the 1960’s and ended in 1997 when he passed away from heart attack at the age of 69. Speaking of songwriting, Conrad wrote for versatile artists including Three Dog Night, Dave Mason, The Babys, Heart, and more. In the winter of 1973, Conrad started the recording project for disco dance music after coming back from Europe where the disco music was very popular in those days, because nobody made such kind of music in USA as yet. The recording sessions were done in the wee hours of the night at A&M studio in Los Angeles. The members of project were not officially published when the album was released in 1974 under the name of "The Bottom Line" firstly in Europe, then in 1976 in USA and Japan. As a matter of fact, No musicians credit was written except the slip of Japanese pressing LP records as "with exciting Steve Cropper's guitar play" although Cropper never played on any tracks of "The Bottom Line" album.Truth was the young Jay Graydon! Further, young David Foster played with Jay Graydon! The legend of "Airplay" had been already started from this project. In 1974, the other recordings with same members had been made and those were released as "Pegasus" and " Midnight Flyer / Makin' Tracks" in 1977. Release: 1977 Label: Sunshine Records, USA (0969) Tracks: 1. Fly 2. Pegasus 3. Treat Her Like A Lady 4. Down And Dirty 5. Touch The One You Love 6. Let Me Love You 7. Shake That Funky Thing 8. Wishin' I'd Never Known You Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 1998 Cool Sound Inc., Japan (COOL-012 released on 10 September, 1998) 9. Midnight Flyer * 10. Ride * 11. Hallelujah * * taken from “Midnight Flyer / Makin' Tracks” (1977) Producer: Jack Conrad Pegasus: Keyboards: David Foster Guitars: Jay Graydon Drums: Mike Baird Bass: Jack Conrad Percussion: Steve Forman Trumpet and Horn arrangement: Chuck Findley Sax: Jim Horn, Quiteman Dennis Lead Vocal: Chas Higgens, Trish Turner #Pegasus #JayGraydon #DavidFoster
3 Disco Funk Cool Sound Inc., JapanTakeito
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The Bottom Line / Crazy Dancin’
Jack Conrad, widely known as the post Jim Morrison bassist of the Doors in early 1970’s. Conrad’s diverse musical career started in the 1960’s and ended in 1997 when he passed away from heart attack at the age of 69. Speaking of songwriting, Conrad wrote for versatile artists including Three Dog Night, Dave Mason, The Babys, Heart, and more. In the winter of 1973, Conrad started the recording project for disco dance music after coming back from Europe where the disco music was very popular in those days, because nobody made such kind of music in USA as yet. The recording sessions were done in the wee hours of the night at A&M studio in Los Angeles. The members of project were not officially published when the album was released in 1974 under the name of "The Bottom Line" firstly in Europe, then in 1976 in USA and Japan. As a matter of fact, No musicians credit was written except the slip of Japanese pressing LP records as "with exciting Steve Cropper's guitar play" although Cropper never played on any tracks of "The Bottom Line" album.Truth was the young Jay Graydon! Further, young David Foster played with Jay Graydon! The legend of "Airplay" had been already started from this project. In 1974, the other recordings with same members had been made and those were released as "Pegasus" and "Makin' Tracks" in 1977. Release: 1974 Label: GTO Records, UK (GTLP 009) Tracks: 1. That's The Way To Go 2. I Don't Want Your No-No / I Only Want Your Ya-Ya 3. Gonna Do My Best To Love You 4. Do It For Love 5. Funk You 6. Crazy Dancin' 7. Chicago 8. Disco Dorbo Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 1998 Cool Sound Inc., Japan (COOL-011 released on 10 September, 1998) 9. That's The Way To Go (Extended Version) 10. I Just Want To Love You * 11. Darkest Hour * 12. Take A Chance * * taken from “Midnight Flyer / Makin' Tracks” (1977) Producer: Jack Conrad The Bottom Line: Keyboards: David Foster Guitars: Jay Graydon Drums: Mike Baird Bass: Jack Conrad Percussion: Steve Forman Trumpet and Horn arrangement: Chuck Findley Sax: Jim Horn, Gary Herbig Lead Vocal: Chas Higgens Background Vocals: Ray Kennedy, Mentor Williams #BottomLine #JayGraydon #DavidFoster
4 Disco Funk Cool Sound Inc., JapanTakeito
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Francis Rocco Prestia / Everybody On The Bus
The Master of Funk, An Innovator of Bass, The Legend Francis Rocco Prestia, the bassist of "Tower Of Power", released his first solo album in 1998. The album featured "Tower Of Power" alumni s including David Garibaldi, Herman Matthews, Bruce Conte, Carmen Grillo and Bill Churchville. Without saying, the album is bassist solo album, hence it showcased he bass guitar performances by Rocco. In addition, the album is full of good vocal tunes; Tamara Champlin with Bill, and Carmen Grillo did well. After releasing this solo album, Rocco had battled serious health issues since 2001 and underwent liver transplant surgery in 2014. Rocco was obliged to depart from Tower of Power again due to his illness in 2018. Rocco passed away on 29 September 2020 at the age of 69;peacefully with his family by his side at a hospice in Las Vegas, Rocco lived his life to play bass and said to be the King of the 16th note for 5 decades. Release: 22 April, 1998 (Japan) / 1999 (USA) Label: P-Vine Records, Japan (PVCP 8606) / Lightyear Entertainment , USA (54307-2) Tracks: 1. Solid Like The Rock 2. Express Yourself 3. Double Identity 4. Don't Play Around 5. Space For Bass 6. Baby Don't Go 7. (You Don't) Mean No Harm 8. Everybody On The Bus 9. Don't Need No Changes 10. I'm So Glad 11. I Got The Sauce Executive Producer: Yasufumi Higurashi Francis Rocco Prestia: Bass - Musicians - Drums: David Garibaldi, Herman Matthews Guitars: Jeff Tamilier, Carmen Grillo, Bruce Conte Keyboards: Bob Emmet, Chester Thompson, Nick Milo, Greg Mathieson Lead Vocal: Frank Biner, Tamara Champlin , Brent Carter, Carmen Grillo, Jeff Ramsey, Tim Scott Background Vocals: Carmen Grillo, Tamara Champlin, Bill Champlin, Gisa Vatcky, Tim Scott Percussion: Arno Lucas Sax: Brandon Fields, Tom Saviano Trumpet: Bill Churchville Trombone: Eric Jorgensen #FrancisRoccoPrestia #TowerOfPower
BMG, Japan Adult Contemporary Funk P-Vine Records, JapanTakeito
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Average White Band / Soul Tatto
It was 1988 when the Average White Band was reunited with the classic lineup of Alan Gorrie, Onnie McIntyre, Roger Ball, Hamish Stuart, Malcom Duncan and Steve Ferrone reunited for one last time at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary in 1988. Gorrie, McIntyre, and Ball then continued in 1989 to record the album “Aftershock” We had to wait for this following album with Alan Gorrie and 2 other original members; Roger Ball and Onnie Mclyntyre until 1996. Manjaro Records, Japan (Tachyon International TICI-26) Release Date: 2 October, 1996 Producers: Peter Moshay and theirselves Tracks: 1. Soul Maine 2. Back To Basics 3. Livin' On Borrowed Time 4. Every Beat Of My Heart 5. When We Get Down To It 6. Oh, Masio 7. Do The Really 8. I Wanna Be Loud 9. No Easy Way To Say Good Bye 10. Love Is The Bottom Line 11. Welcome To The Real World 12. Window To Your Soul 13. You Shoulda Known Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 2019 AWB/Solid Records, Japan (CDSOL-5193, released on 19 June, 2019) 14. Back To Basics (Radio Edit) 15. Every Beat Of My Heart (Radio Edit) 16. Livin' On Borrowed Time (DJ Slok Remix) Average White Band: Drums, Percussion: Pete Abbott Percussion: Sammy Figueroa Saxophone, Keyboards: Roger Ball Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards: Alan Gorrie, Elliot Lewis Vocals, Guitar: Onnie McIntyre Additional Musicians: Backgrounds Vocals: Daryl Hall, Klyde Jones Keyboards: Bobby Mayo Sax: Fred Vigdor Trumpet: Tony Kadlick Trombone: John Fumasoll #AWB
3 Funk Manjaro Records, Japan CDTakeito