IN CONCERT - CARNEGIE HALL
George Benson
Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City: January 11, 1975
Overdubs at Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: 1976
George Benson (g); Ronnie Foster (key); Wayne Dockery (b); Marvin Chappell (d); Bernard Fennell (cello - edited out) + overdubbed Johnny Griggs (perc).

a. Introduction - 1:16
b. Take Five (Paul Desmond) - 5:37

same, except George Benson (g,vcl); Will Lee (b) replaces Wayne Dockery (edited out); Steve Gadd (d) replaces Marvin Chappell (edited out); Ray Armando (perc) replaces Johnny Griggs + overdubbed Dave Matthews (arr,cond) with unknown strings.

c. Summertime (G. Gershwin/H. Dubose) - 7:25

same, except overdubbed Dave Matthews (arr,cond) with unknown strings.

d. Summertime (G. Gershwin/H. Dubose)/2001 (R. Strauss) - 7:16 *

same, add Hubert Laws (f solo); Andy Newmark (d) replaces Steve Gadd, Marvin Chappell (edited out); add Johnny Griggs (perc); vocals and strings out.

e. Gone (aka Octane) (George Benson) - 10:28 **

same, Wayne Dockery (b); Marvin Chappell (d); Will Lee, Hubert Laws out. 

f. Sky Dive (Freddie Hubbard) - 6:57

same, add Hubert Laws (f).

g. Octane (George Benson) - 10:18 ***
   (aka No Sooner Said Than Done with unknown horns overdubbed later, prob. arr/cond
   by Dave Matthews (Phil Upchurch) - 8:04)

Note: (1) According to Arnaldo DeSouteiro, Stanley Turrentine opened for George Benson at this performance. Creed Taylor asked Dave Hewitt, the recording engineer, to secretly tape the performance - since the tenor sax man was contracted to Fantasy Records at the time. Master tapes of Turrentine's pre-Benson performance do, in fact, exist and are housed now at Sony.  (2) * Selection "d" is the same performance as selection "c", except a different string arrangement than "c" is overdubbed on "d" to suggest "Also Sprach Zarathustra." (3) ** Selection "e" is titled "Gone" on CTI 6072 S1, CBS ZK 44167 [CD] and CTI OJ-47 [45] ("from CTI 7085"), but titled "Octane" on CTI 7085. (4) *** Selection "g" is titled "Octane" on CTI 6072 S1 and CBS ZK 44167 [CD], but titled "No Sooner Said Than Done" (as by Phil Upchurch) and overdubbed with unknown horns (prob. arr/cond by Dave Matthews) for CTI 7085. (5) OBI for CTI (Jap) KICJ-8204 [CD] and CTI (Jap) KICJ-8305 [CD] lists title as SUMMERTIME/2001. (6) Personnel detail courtesy of Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

Issues: b-c & e-f on CTI 6072 S1, CTI (Br) 342404011, CTI (Aus) 6489 026, CTI (Jap) GP-3085, CTI (Jap) LAX-3221, CTI (Jap) K20P-6807, CTI (Jap) K35Y-6012 [CD], CTI (Jap) K25Y-9509 [CD], CTI (Jap) 240E-6813 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8008 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-9002 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8204 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8305 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2178 [CD], CTI (Jap) 98507 [CD]. b-c & e-f also on CTI 8031 titled SUMMERTIME. c & e-g on CTI 7085, CTI (Au) 6489 039, CTI (Jap) LAX-3287 titled SPACE. a-f on CBS Associated ZK 44167 [CD], Mosaic Contemporary MSC 5009 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460835-2 [CD] titled GEORGE BENSON IN CONCERT - CARNEGIE HALL. 
Singles:  c (2:53 edit) & c (3:00 edit) on CTI OJ-55 [45]. c (4:10 edit) on CTI OJ-57 [45] (promotional only). c on CTI OJL-5 [12]. d (4:09 edit) & d (3:20 edit) on CTI OJ-30 [45]. d on CTI OJL-1 [12], CTI (Jap) CML-1 [12]. e (4:01 edit) on CTI OJ-47 [45]. 
Samplers: b also on Masterworks Jazz 88697 85770 2 [CD] titled JAZZ ROOTS: THE MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS. b, c, e & g also on CTI (Jap) CTI (Jap) GXP-6009 titled STEREO LABORATORY VOL. 37. c also on CBS Associated ZK 45225 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 465405-2 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON, [label?] (E) ULTCD-008 [CD] titled JAZZ MOODS, CTI (Jap) KICJ-2134 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON IN THE CTI/KUDU YEARS, Epic/Legacy ZK 64631 [CD] titled THIS IS JAZZ 9 - GEORGE BENSON, Sony Jazz (Eu) 4886162 [CD] titled GEORGE BENSON, Sony Jazz (E) 4978772 [CD] titled PORTRAIT: GEORGE BENSON, Rhino R2-79934 [CD] titled GEORGE BENSON: ANTHOLOGY, Esp (E) MIDCD041 [CD] titled ULTIMATE LATIN JAZZ: THE DEFINITIVE LATINO EXPERIENCE, Jazz FM (E) JAZZFMCD18 [CD] titled THE MOST OF LATIN JAZZ: A LITTER OF LATIN LOVELIES, VAP (Jap) VPCL-85243 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 003: FUSION VOCAL, CTI (Jap) KICJ-2141 [CD] titled CTI BEST OF GEORGE BENSON, SonyBMG (Eu) 8869725632 [CD] titled GEORGE BENSON - COLLECTIONS and Columbia Legacy 6 9699 85215 2 [CD] titled THE ESSENTIAL GEORGE BENSON. d also on CTI (Br) 3-42-404-027, CTI (Br) 3-42-701-026 [cass] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON. f also on CTI CTS-4 titled STAR JAZZ and Camden (E) 88697689132 [CD] titled TOP OF THE WORLD: THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON. d also on CTI (Jap) GXF 9009/10 titled SUPERDISC. g also on CBS Associated ZK 44177 [CD] titled FIRE INTO MUSIC: VOLUME 4. 
Producer: Creed Taylor (John Snyder)
Engineer: Dave Hewitt, John Venable (mixed and mastered by Rudy Van Gelder)
Notes: John Snyder (CBS Associated ZK 44167 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460835-2 [CD]). Matt Pierson (Mosaic Contemporary MSC 5009 [CD]). Masa Asanishi (CTI (Jap) KICJ-8204 [CD]).
Jacket: CTI 6072 S1: Kwame Brathwaite (cover and liner photo), Rene Schumacher (design). CTI 7085: Pete Turner (cover photo), Bruce Talamon (liner photo), Sibbie Chalawick (design). CTI 8031: Blake Taylor (design).

THE CHICAGO THEME
Hubert Laws
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: January-April 1975
collective personnel inc. Randy Brecker (tp); Mike Brecker (ts); David Sanborn (as); Hubert Laws (f); Bob James (key,arr); Joe Beck, Phil Upchurch (g); Doug Bascomb (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Harry Cykman, Gayle Dixon, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Greenn, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); George Ricci, Alan Shulman (cello). 

a. The Chicago Theme (Love Loop) (Bob James) - 5:37

same or similar except George Benson (g) replaces Joe Beck, Phil Upchurch.

b. Midnight At The Oasis (David Nichtern) - 5:28

same or similar, add Don Grolnick (p,clavinet) and Hubert Laws (arr). George Benson out.

c. I Had A Dream (Hubert Laws) - 6:00

same or similar, except Ron Carter (b) replaces Doug Bascomb, add Eric Gale (g). Don Grolnick out, Bob James (arr).

d. You Make Me Feel Brand New (Thom Bell/Linda Creed) - 5:50

same or similar except Richie Resnicoff (g) replaces Eric Gale.

e. Going Home (A. Dvorak) - 5:04

same or similar except Stanley Clarke (el-b) replaces Ron Carter, Andrew Smith (d) replaces Steve Gadd and Hubert Laws (el-b,arr); Richie Resnicoff out.

f. Inflation Chaser (Hubert Laws) - 6:00

Note: (a) CTI 6058 S1 indicates recording dates between February and April 1975, but according to Epic/Legacy ZK 45479, "The Chicago Theme (Love Loop)" was recorded January 13, 1975. (b) "Midnight At The Oasis" recorded March 25, 1975.

Issues: a-f on CTI 6058 S1, CTI 8015, CTI (Jap) GP-3016, CTI (Jap) LAX-3241, CTI (Jap) K20P-6830, CTI (Jap) K32Y-6158 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8091 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8328 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2166 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-98516 [CD]. 
Singles: a (3:15 edit) & c (2:47 edit) on CTI OJ-27 F [45], CTI (E) CT SP 001 [45], CTI (Ger) 61.005 [45], CTI (F) 42523 [45], CTI (Nl) OM 36.272 [45]. a (3:15 edit) & a also on on CTI OJ-27 F [promo 45]. 
Samplers: a also on CTI CTS-2 S1 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Can) CTS-2 titled A TASTE OF CTI/KUDU, CTI (Eu) CTS-2 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Ger) 0063.043 titled THE BEST OF HUBERT LAWS, CTI/Kudu (Hol) OM 777.018 titled FEELIN' ALLRIGHT, CTI (Jap) GXC-3001/2 titled FOUR FACES (as by Bob James), CTI (Jap) K19P-9132 titled HUBERT LAWS and CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME. a (edit) also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. a & b also on CTI (Jap) K18P 6286/7 titled UNTITLED - CTI COLLECTION, Epic/Legacy ZK 45479 [CD], Sbme Special Markets 725035 [CD] titled THE BEST OF HUBERT LAWS. c also on CBS Associated ZK 45218 [CD] titled CTI MASTERS OF THE KEYBOARD and King (Jap) KICJ-603 [CD] titled WAX POETICS - COMPILED SERIES: SAMPLE & BREAKS OF CTI RECORDS.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Toshio Handa (CTI (Jap) KICJ-8328 [CD]).
Jacket: CTI 6058 S1: Pete Turner (cover photo), Kwame Brathwaite (liner photo), Bob Ciano (design). CTI 8015: Duane Michals (cover photo), Jonathan Andrews (design).

George "Bad" Benson
prob. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: c. early 1975
George Benson (poss. g,vcl); Arthur Jenkins (arr) with unknown horns, key, el-g, el-b, d, strings and female background vcl.

a. Supership (Ralph MacDonald/Wm. Salter/Wm. Eaton/Arthur Jenkins) - 2:53 (3:19)

Issues: a on CTI OJ-25 F [45], CTI (E) CTSP-002 [45], CTI (Fr) 42521 [45], CTI (NZ) CT 525 [45].
Samplers: a also on CTI CTS-2 S1 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Eu) CTS-2 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER and CTI/Kudu (Hol) OM 777.018 titled FEELIN' ALLRIGHT.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: prob. Rudy Van Gelder

BECK
Joe Beck
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: March 10, 11 & 17, 1975
David Sanborn (as); Don Grolnick (el-p); Joe Beck (lead g); Steve Kahn (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Chris Parker (d). 
overdubbed June 25, 1975
Frederick Buldrini, Harry Cykman, Peter Dimitriades, Max Ellen, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, George Ricci (cello); Don Sebesky (arr).

a. Star Fire (aka The Saddest Thing) (Joe Beck) - 4:31

same, except Don Grolnick (el-p,org).

b. Cactus (Don Grolnick) - 4:55

same, except Don Grolnick (el-p). Strings out.

c. Texas Ann (Joe Beck) - 7:53

same, except Don Grolnick (el-p,org). Add Ray Mantilla (cga,perc).
overdubbed June 25, 1975
Frederick Buldrini, Harry Cykman, Peter Dimitriades, Max Ellen, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, George Ricci (cello); Don Sebesky (arr).

d. Red Eye (Joe Beck) - 7:10

same, except Don Grolnick (el-p). Ray Mantilla and strings out. 

e. Cafe Black Rose (Gene Dinwiddie aka Jalal Mansur Nuriddin) - 4:23

same, except Don Grolnick (p). Add Ray Mantilla (cga,perc).

f. Brothers And Others (Joe Beck) - 6:23

same or similar.

g. Ain't It Good (Joe Beck) - 7:29
h. Spoon's Theme (Gene Dinwiddie aka Jalal Mansur Nuriddin) - 6:57

Issues: a-f on Kudu KU 21 S1, CTI (Fr) 9028, Kudu (Jap) GP 3018, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8103 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8359 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2212 [CD] titled BECK and CTI 8002 titled BECK & SANBORN. a-h also on CBS Associated ZK 40805 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 460414-2 [CD], MSI/Sony (Eu) 586155 [CD] titled BECK & SANBORN. 
Samplers: a also on CTI CTS-4 titled STAR JAZZ, CTI (Jap) GXC-3003/4 titled GENEALOGY OF CROSSOVER GUITARISTS, CTI (Jap) K18P-9106/7 titled THE WORLD OF FUSION GUITAR and Roving Spirits (Jap) RKCJ-4005 [CD] titled BASSIC CROSSOVER - TOMOHITO AOKI PRESENTS CTI/KUDU PRIVATE SELECTION. a & d also on  CBS Associated ZK 44187 [CD], Epic (Eu) 460844-2 [CD] titled CTI MASTERS OF THE SAXOPHONE. a & d also on Realm A3K 58872 [CD] titled CTI JAZZ CLASSICS. b also on CTI (Jap) GXC-3005/6 titled SEBESKY FANTASY and CTI (Jap) KICP-764 [CD] titled LEGACY: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS CTI BEST COLLECTION. d also on CBS Associated ZK 40802 [CD] titled FIRE INTO MUSIC: VOLUME 2. e also on CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC and CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. f also on CBS Associated ZK 44176 [CD], Epic (Eu) 460842-2 [CD] titled CTI MASTERS OF THE GUITAR. 
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Didier C. Deutsch (CBS Associated ZK 40805 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460414-2 [CD]). Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8359 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2212 [CD]).
Jacket: Kudu KU 21 S1: Abdul Mati Klarwein (illustrations), Bob Ciano (design). CTI 8002: Mitchell Funk (cover photo), Nancy Greenberg (design).

IN CONCERT IN JAPAN 
THE NEW YORK JAZZ QUARTET
Live in Tokyo: March 23, 1975
Frank Wess (ss,f); Roland Hanna (p); Ron Carter (b); Ben Riley (d).

a. Well You Needn't (Thelonius Monk) - 15:12
b. Placitude (Frank Wess) - 12:21
c. Surge (Frank Wess) - 9:53
d. Willow Weep for Me (Ann Ronell) - 8:12
e. Mediterranean Seascape (Hanna) - 15:39

Live In Kaikan Hall, Tokyo: April 2, 1975
Frank Wess (f); Roland Hanna (p); Ron Carter (b); Ben Riley (d).

f. Little Waltz (Ron Carter) - 10:04
g. Well You Needn't (Thelonius Monk) - 10:36

Roland Hanna (p).

h. Introspection (Roland Hanna) - 10:10

Frank Wess (ss,f); Roland Hanna (p); Ron Carter (b); Ben Riley (d).

i. Mediterranean Seascape (Roland Hanna) - 11:52

Note: CBS Associated ZK-40934 and Epic (Eu) EPC-460418-2 [CD] is titled IN CONCERT IN JAPAN, VOLUME 1, with notes indicating that tracks f-i (comprising the titles from the original LP) were to be released as a second volume which was never issued. Special thanks to DOUG NEAL for this CD.

Issues: f-i on Salvation SAL-703 S1, Salvation (Jap) GP-3020, Salvation (Jap) LAX-3197, PJL (Jap) MTCJ 4016 [CD]. a-e on CBS Associated ZK-40934 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460418-2 [CD] (issued 1988).
Producer: a-e by Didier C. Deutsch, f-i by Ron Carter.
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Ron Carter (Salvation SAL-703 S1). Didier C. Deutsch (CBS Associated ZK-40934 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460418-2 [CD]).
Jacket: Jerry Sarapochiello (cover photos). Bob Ciano (design).

ROLAND HANNA TRIO
Roland Hanna
Live at P.S.C. in Tokyo: April 4, 1975
Roland Hanna (p); Ron Carter (b); Ben Riley (d).

a. Yardbird Suite (Charlie Parker)
b. Dec. 28 Th (Roland Hanna)
c. Now Is The Time (Charlie Parker)
d. From The Bottom Of My Soul (Roland Hanna)
e. The Pendulum Swings (Roland Hanna/Dancy)
f. Concept (Roland HannaRon Carter/Ben Riley)

Issues: a-f on Salvation (Jap) GP-3030, CTI (Jap) GP-3033. 
Samplers: b, d & e also on Lob (Jap) LFA-3057 [CD], TDK (Jap) TDCN-5066 [CD].
Producer: Takao Ishizuka
Engineer: Kazuo Fukuzato
Notes: ?
Jacket: R. Huntzinger (front cover photo). A. Okayama (back cover photos). Front Publicity Inc. (design). G. Kunisada (art direction).

MACHO
Gabor Szabo
Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 3, 1975
Bob James (key); Gabor Szabo (g); Scott Edwards (b); Harvey Mason (d).

a. Time (Gabor Szabo)
b. Evening In The Country (Gabor Szabo) - 5:24

Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 4, 1975
Bob James (key); Ian Underwood (synth); Gabor Szabo (g); Louis Johnson (b); Harvey Mason (d, arr); Bobbye Hall (perc). 
Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 8, 1975
Jon Faddis (tp); George Bohannon (tb); Bob James (key, arr); Tom Scott (ts, lyricon); Bobbye Hall (perc).

c. Ziggidy Zag (Harvey Mason) - 5:58

Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 4, 1975
Bob James (key); Ian Underwood (synth); Gabor Szabo (g); Louis Johnson (b); Harvey Mason (d, arr); Bobbye Hall (perc). 
unknown.
Ralph MacDonald, Idris Muhammad (perc)?

d. Macho (Gabor Szabo) - 9:13
e. Macho (alt. take) (Gabor Szabo) - 11:27
f. Poetry Man (Phoebe Snow) - 4:28

Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 5, 1975
Bob James (key, arr); Ian Underwood (synth); Gabor Szabo (g); Louis Johnson (b); Harvey Mason (d).
Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 7, 1975
Tom Scott (ts, lyricon); Ian Underwood (synth); Gabor Szabo, Eric Gale (rhythm g).
Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 8, 1975
Jon Faddis (tp); George Bohannon (tb); Bob James (key, arr); Tom Scott (ts, lyricon); Bobbye Hall (perc).
unknown.
Ralph MacDonald, Idris Muhammad (perc)?

g. Hungarian Rhapsody #2 (F. Liszt) - 6:52
h. Transylvania Boogie (Bob James) - 5:31 

Kendun Recorders; Burbank, California: April 5, 1975
Bob James (key, arr); Ian Underwood (synth); Gabor Szabo (g); Louis Johnson (b); Harvey Mason (d). 

i. Time (Gabor Szabo) - 5:31

Note: Detail on above dates and musicians is from the original recording contracts - and does not agree with detail provided on Epic/Legacy (E) 5128012 [CD], which indicates (1) Louis Johnson (b), not Scott Edwards, on "Evening In The Country," (2) Ralph MacDonald and Idris Muhammad (perc), not Bobby Hall, on "Ziggidy Zag," "Macho," "Poetry Man," "Hungarian Rhapsody" and "Transylvania Boogie" and (3) Scott Edwards (b), not Louis Johnson, on "Time."

Issues: c-d & f-i on Salvation SAL-704 S1, Salvation (Jap) GP-3032, Salvation (Jap) LAX-3196, Salvation (Jap) K20P-6843, Salvation (Jap) KICJ-8106 [CD], PJL (Jap) MTCJ-4020 [CD]. b-i on Epic/Legacy (E) 5128012 [CD].
Samplers: c also on Brown Sugar (E) BSR1007-1, Brown Sugar (E) BSR1007-2 [CD] titled HIT THE RHODES, JACK and King (Jap) KICJ-603 [CD] titled WAX POETICS - COMPILED SERIES: SAMPLE & BREAKS OF CTI RECORDS. d also on CTI (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled CTI CLASSICS FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK: URBAN FUNK SHOWCASE. g & h also on  CTI (Jap) K18P 6286/7 titled UNTITLED - CTI COLLECTION. h also on CTI (Jap) GXC-3001/2 titled FOUR FACES (as by Bob James). 
Producer: Bob James. Associate Producer: Morgan Ames.
Engineer: Phil Schier, Joan DeCola. Assistant Engineer: Peter Chaiken.
Notes: Gene Lees. Didier C. Deutsch (Epic/Legacy (E) 5128012 [CD]). (Notes by Douglas Payne not used).
Jacket: John Paul Endress (cover photos). Richard Mantel (design).

CONCIERTO
Jim Hall
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April 16, 1975
Chet Baker (tp); Roland Hanna (el-p); Jim Hall (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); Don Sebesky (arr).

a. Two's Blues (Jim Hall) - 3:48

Roland Hanna (p); Jim Hall (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); Don Sebesky (arr).

b. Rock Skippin' [aka Rock Skippin' at the Blue Note]
     (E.K. Ellington/B. Strayhorn) - 6:10
c. Rock Skippin' [aka Rock Skippin' at the Blue Note] (alt take) - 6:03

Chet Baker (tp); Roland Hanna (el-p); Jim Hall (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); Don Sebesky (arr).

d. The Answer Is Yes (alt. take) - 5:33

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April 23, 1975
Chet Baker (tp); Paul Desmond (as); Roland Hanna (p); Jim Hall (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); Don Sebesky (arr).

e. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (Cole Porter) - 7:04
f. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (alt. take) - 7:26
g. Concierto de Aranjuez (Joaquin Rodrigo) - 19:17

Chet Baker (tp); Roland Hanna (el-p); Jim Hall (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); Don Sebesky (arr).

h. The Answer Is Yes (Jane Hall) - 7:38

Paul Desmond (as); Jim Hall (g); Ron Carter (b); Don Sebesky (arr).

i. Unfinished Business (J. Hall/R. Carter) 
     (sic: La Paloma Azul (The Blue Dove) - a traditional Mexican folk song) - 2:36

Note: Special thanks to Arnaldo DeSouteiro, who recognized "La Paloma Azul" here.

Issues: a, e, g & h on CTI 6060 S1, CTI 8012, CTI (Fr) 9020, CTI (Jap) GP-3030, CTI (Jap) LAX-3186, CTI K20P-6824, CTI (Jap) K35Y-6009 [CD], CTI (Jap) K25Y-9506, CTI (Jap) 240E-6812 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8002 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8201 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8301 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-9001 [CD], CTI (Jap) KIAW 4 [DVDA], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2174 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-98501 [CD]. a, b, d, e, g & h on CBS Associated ZK 40807 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 450896-2 [CD]. a-i on CTI (Pure Pleasure) (E) PPAN 6060, Legacy ZK 65132 [CD], Epic/Legacy (E) 5060252 [CD], Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UDSACD 2012 [SACD] and Masterworks Jazz 88697 80376 2 [CD]. 
Samplers: a also on CBS Associated ZK 40802 [CD] titled FIRE INTO MUSIC: VOLUME 2 and Realm A3K 58872 [CD] titled CTI JAZZ CLASSICS. d & g also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-2135 [CD] titled THE BEST OF JIM HALL IN THE CTI YEARS. e also on Epic/Legacy ZK 45484 [CD], Sbme Special Markets 723916 [CD] titled THE BEST OF PAUL DESMOND and CTI (Jap) KICJ-303 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE MELODY OF CTI. e & g also on Epic (E) 4729842 [CD] titled TOGETHER - THE COMPLETE STUDIO RECORDINGS and CTI (Jap) KICJ-2142 [CD] titled CTI BEST OF JIM HALL. g also on CTI (Jap) K16P-9033/4 titled CTI DOUBLE GOLD SUPERDISC, CBS Associated ZK 44175 [CD] titled CLASSICS IN JAZZ, Global RADCD-96 [CD] titled THE VERY BEST OF LATIN JAZZ, CTI (Jap) CD KICJ-277 [CD] titled JAZZ ARANJUEZ & ZARATHUSTRA AND OTHERS, Columbia/Legacy CK 93642 [CD] titled JAZZ MOODS - COOL (as by Chet Baker) and Masterworks Jazz 88697-76821-2 [CD] titled CTI RECORDS: THE COOL REVOLUTION.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Leonard Feather (CTI 6060 S1, CBS Associated ZK 40807 [CD]). Steve Futterman (Legacy ZK 65132 [CD], Epic/Legacy (E) 5060252 [CD]). Fareed Haque, Leonard Feather (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UDSACD 2012 [SACD]).
Jacket: CTI 6060 S1: Pete Turner (cover photo), Thomas B. Allen (liner illustration), Bob Ciano (design). CTI 8012 (second issue): Pete Turner (cover photo), Alen MacWeeney (liner photo), Jonathan Andrews (design).

WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MAKES
Esther Phillips W/Beck
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April 22, 1975
collective personnel inc. Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, John Gatchell, Alan Rubin (tp); Barry Rogers, Tony Studd (tb); Jim Buffington, Brooks Tillotson (frhrn); Mike Brecker (ts); David Sanborn (as); Don Grolnick (key); Joe Beck (g,arr); Steve Kahn (rhythm g); Will Lee (b); Chris Parker (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Eric Weissberg (steel pedal); Esther Phillips (vcl); Emanuel Green, Leo Kahn, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Gene Orloff, Max Polikoff, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, George Ricci (cello).

a. Mister Magic (Ralph MacDonald/William Salter) - 4:22
b. You're Coming Home (Brenda Harris) - 3:24
c. I Can Stand A Little Rain (Jim Price) - 3:21
d. Hurtin' House (Lu Emerson) - 5:00

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April 24, 1975
same or similar.

e. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes (Maria Grever/Stanley Adams) - 4:28
f. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes (single version) - 3:10
g. Oh Papa (David Nichtern) - 4:18
h. Turn Around, Look At Me (Jerry Capehart) - 3:57

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April 28, 1975
same or similar.

i. One Night Affair (Kenny Gamble/Leon Huff) - 5:48

Note: Epic/Legacy (E) 5051632 [CD], Epic/Legacy EK-61629 [CD] identifies the April 28 recording date as May 28.

Issues: a-e & g-i on Kudu KU-23 S1 (issued July 11, 1975), CTI (Fr) 9023, Kudu (Jap) GP-3029, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3219, Kudu (Jap) K20P-6845, One Way (Br) OW-631, Kudu (Gr) KU-40002, CBS Associated ZK 40710 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-450565-2 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2046 [CD]. a-i on Epic/Legacy (E) 5051632 [CD], Epic/Legacy EK-61629 [CD]. 
Singles: e (3:12 edit) (f) & h on Kudu KU-925 F [45], Metronome (Ger) 61.006/0105.663 S1 [45], Kudu (Sp) 45-1268 [45], CTI (Fr) 42527 [45], CTI (Au) 6114 006 [45]. e (as "Cuano Vuelva A Tu Lado") also on Banglad (Chile) CTI-281-S [45]. g on CBS (It) YD-429 [45].
Samplers: a, c, d & e also on Epic/Legacy EK 93641 [CD] titled JAZZ MOODS - HOT. c & e also on Raven (Aus) RVCD-174 [CD] titled THE KUDU YEARS 1971-1977: HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS. c, e & i also on Epic Associated ZK 45483 [CD] titled THE BEST OF ESTHER PHILLIPS. d also on Epic/Legacy ZK 65134 [CD] titled BIRTH OF THE GROOVE and Sony (Fr) 497793-1, Sony (Fr) 497793-2 [CD] titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 5. e also on CTI (Eu) CTS-2 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI/Kudu (Hol) OM 777.018 titled FEELIN' ALLRIGHT, CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME, CBS Associated ZGK 40756 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 450567-2 [CD] titled FIRE INTO MUSIC: VOLUME 1, CTI (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled GROOVE PRESENTS CTI CLASSICS: FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK - URBAN FUNK SHOWCASE, VAP (Jap) VPCL-85243 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 003: FUSION VOCAL, Soul Brother LP SBPJ 16, Soul Brother (E) CD SBPJ 16 [CD] titled ANTHOLOGY, Roving Spirits (Jap) RKCJ-4005 [CD] titled BASSIC CROSSOVER - TOMOHITO AOKI PRESENTS CTI/KUDU PRIVATE SELECTION, Harmless (E) HURTCD084 [CD] titled DISCO DISCHARGE - CLASSIC DISCO and Masterworks Jazz 88697-76821-2 [CD] titled CTI RECORDS: THE COOL REVOLUTION. e (edit) also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. e & i also on Banglad (Chile) LPCTI-256 titled CUANDO VUELVA A TU LADO and Kudu (Ger) 0063.036 titled THE BEST OF ESTHER PHILLIPS. f also on CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC , Som Livre (Br) 404.7065 titled SAU PAZ MUNDIAL VOL. 4 and Sony (Fr) SMM 516042 2 [CD] titled CTI LA LÉGENDE.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Didier C. Deutsch (CBS Associated ZK 40710 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-450565-2 [CD]). Didier C. Deutsch (Epic/Legacy (E) 5051632 [CD], Epic/Legacy EK-61629 [CD]).
Jacket: Alen MacWeeney (cover photos). Bob Ciano (design).

THE RAPE OF EL MORRO
Don Sebesky
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April-May 1975
collective personnel inc. Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Wayne Andre, Barry Rogers, Sonny Russo (tb); Tony Studd (b-tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Dave Sanborn (as); Ray Beckenstetein (f,al-f,picc); Harvey Estrin, Walt Levinsky, George Marge, Al Regni (f,pal-f); Roland Hanna (key); Don Sebesky (key, arr); Joe Beck (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); George Devens, Phil Kraus (perc);  Harry Cykman, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Jean Dane, Manny Vardi (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken (cello); Joan LaBarbara (vcl).

a. The Rape Of El Morro (original title: Spanish Blood) (Don Sebesky) - 7:41

same or similar without Joan LaBarbara.

b. Moon Dreams (C. MacGregor/J. Mercer) - 5:30

same or similar except Pat Rebillot (key) replaces Roland Hanna and Will Lee (b) replaces Ron Carter.

c. Skyliner (C. Barnet/B. Moore, Jr.) - 5:49

same or similar without Pat Rebillot.

d. The Entertainer (Scott Joplin) - 4:12

same or similar, add David Rose (el-vln).

e. Footprints Of The Giant (based on themes of Bela Bartok) - 7:32

same or similar, add Don Grolnick, Pat Rebillot (key). 

f. Lucky Seven (Don Sebesky) - 5:28

Note: (a) Liner notes indicate (a) "Footprints Of The Giant" was written for Doc Severinson; (b) Liner notes indicate Pat Rebillot is present on "Lucky Seven," though credits do not indicate this.

Issues: a-f on CTI 6061 S1, CTI (Jap) GP-3031, CTI (Jap) LAX-3271, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8064 [CD]. 
Singles: c also on CTI (E) CTSP-003 [45]. c (2:45 edit) & d (3:28 edit) also on CTI (Ger) 61.008 [45].
Samplers: c also on CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME and CTI (Jap) GXC-3005/6 titled SEBESKY FANTASY.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Leonard Feather. Don Sebesky interview (CTI (Jap) KICJ-8064 [CD]). 
Jacket: Alan Kaplan (cover photo). Alen MacWeeney (liner illustration). Bob Ciano, Richard Mantel (design).

FEELS SO GOOD
Grover Washington, Jr.
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: May and July 1975
collective personnel inc. Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, John Frosk, Bob Millikan (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Alan Raph, Dave Taylor (b-tb); Grover Washington, Jr. (ts); Sid Weinberg (oboe,eng-hrn); Bob James (p,el-p,synth,arr); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin (vln); Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken (cello).

a. The Sea Lion (Bob James) - 5:59

same or similar except Grover Washington (sop-s).

b. Moonstreams (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 5:58

same or similar except Grover Washington (ts) and Jimmy Madison (d) replaces Steve Gadd.

c. Knucklehead (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 7:51

same or similar except Louis Johnson (b) replaces Gary King and Kenneth "Spider Webb" Rice (d) replaces Jimmy Madison. 

d. It Feels So Good (Ralph MacDonald/William Slater) - 8:50

same or similar except Grover Washington (sop-s).

e. Hydra (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 9:07

Note: Motown MCD09030MD [CD] indicates initial release was on 10/15/75. 

Issues: a-e on Kudu KU-24 S1, Motown 5028, Motown M5-177V1, Motown VIP-4117, Motown MOTD-5177 [CD], Motown MCD09030MD [CD], Verve B001237302 [CD], Verve (Eu) 0602517910492 [CD], Kudu (Jap) GP-3036, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3213. a-e also on Raven (Aus) RVCD-153 [CD] titled FEELS SO GOOD/A SECRET PLACE.
Singles: c (3:38 edit) & c (4:10 edit) on Kudu KU-930 [45]. c & e also on Alpha Omega 9516 [12].
Samplers: a also on CTI (Jap) GXC-3001/2 titled FOUR FACES (as by Bob James). c also on CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME. b & d also on Hip-o 012 153 888-2 [CD] titled ULTIMATE COLLECTION  and Hip-o B0006073-02 [CD] titled GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. GOLD. c & d also on Motown 012 157 617-2 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GROVER WASHINGTON/ MILLENNIUM COLLECTION: 20TH CENTURY MASTERS. c also on Harmless (Eu) HURTCD-007 [CD] titled PULP FUSION: RETURN TO THE TOUGH SIDE and Longfellow Music (no #) [CD promo] titled FUNK FOR SAMPLING. d also on CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, Motown M9-940AZ titled BADDEST, Motown M9-961AZ titled ANTHOLOGY, Motown 5307ML titled GREATEST PERFORMANCES, and Motown 31453-0620-2 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. (title aka GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. ANTHOLOGY). d (edit) also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. e also on Karma Giraffe (E) KGCD001 [CD] titled INSPIRATIONS PRESENTED BY IG CULTURE.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: "for Grover: It Goes To Grow Us," a poem by Todd Barkan. 
Jacket: Alen MacWeeney (cover photos). Rene Schumacher (design).

ANYTHING GOES
Ron Carter
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: June and July 1975
Randy Brecker (tp); Alan Rubin (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Phil Woods (as); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Richard Tee (org); Eric Gale (el-g); Ron Carter (b, piccolo b, arr); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc); George Devens, Arthur Jenkins (perc); Patti Austin, Marilyn Jackson, Maeretha Stewart (vcl); Dave Matthews (arr).

a. Anything Goes (Cole Porter) - 5:26

Randy Brecker, Alan Rubin (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Phil Woods (as); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Richard Tee (org); Eric Gale (g, el-g); Ron Carter (b, piccolo b, arr); Jimmy Madison (d); Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc); George Devens, Arthur Jenkins (perc); Dave Matthews (arr).

b. De Samba (Ron Carter) - 5:50

Randy Brecker (tp); Alan Rubin (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); David Sanborn, Phil Woods (as); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Richard Tee (org); Eric Gale (el-g); Ron Carter (b, piccolo b, arr); Jimmy Madison (d); Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc); George Devens, Arthur Jenkins (perc); Dave Matthews (arr).

c. Baretta's Theme (Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow) (Dave Grusin/Morgan Ames) - 5:05

Randy Brecker (tp); Alan Rubin (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Phil Woods (as); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Richard Tee (org); Eric Gale (el-g); Ron Carter (b, piccolo b, arr); Jimmy Madison (d); Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc); George Devens, Arthur Jenkins (perc); Dave Matthews (arr).

d. Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) (Hugo & Luigi/George David Weiss) - 5:12

Randy Brecker, Alan Rubin (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Phil Woods (as); Hubert Laws (f, el-f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Richard Tee (org); Eric Gale (g, el-g); Ron Carter (b, piccolo b, arr); Jimmy Madison (d); Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc); George Devens, Arthur Jenkins (perc); Dave Matthews (arr).

e. Quarto Azul (Ron Carter) - 6:57

Randy Brecker (tp); Alan Rubin (tp,flhrn); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Phil Woods (as); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Richard Tee (org); Eric Gale (el-g); Ron Carter (b, piccolo b, arr); Jimmy Madison (d); Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc); George Devens, Arthur Jenkins (perc); Patti Austin, Marilyn Jackson, Maeretha Stewart (vcl); Dave Matthews (arr).

f. Big Fro (Ron Carter) - 5:07

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: June 2, 1975
Randy Brecker, Alan Rubin (tp); Phil Woods, Michael Brecker, David Sanborn (as); Hubert Laws (f); Richard Tee (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Ron Carter (b); Steve Gadd (d); David Matthews (arr).

g. Receipt, Please (alt take) (Ron Carter) - 5:25
h. Yellow & Green (alt take) (Ron Carter) - 5:03

Issues: a-f on Kudu KU-25 S1, Kudu (Jap) GP-3044, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3211, Kudu (Jap) K20P-6838, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8105 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8369 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2227 [CD]. 
Singles: a (3:08 or 3:23 edit) & f on Kudu KU-927-F [45], Kudu (Fr) 42543 [45]. c (3:15 edit) & b (3:11 edit) on Kudu KU-933 [45]. 
Samplers: a also on CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, CTI (Jap) KICJ-2132 [CD] titled THE BEST OF RON CARTER IN THE CTI YEARS. a (edit) also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. a & d also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-2143 [CD] titled CTI/KUDU BEST OF RON CARTER. b & e also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-626 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-170 [CD] titled HOLD OUR SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED. c also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET, CTI (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled GROOVE PRESENTS CTI CLASSICS: FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK - URBAN FUNK SHOWCASE and King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. f also on Longfellow Music (no #) [CD promo] titled FUNK SAMPLER II. g & h on CBS Associated ZK 40928 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-450894-2 [CD] titled YELLOW & GREEN. 
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8369 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2227 [CD]).
Jacket: Alen MacWeeney (cover photos). Richard Mantel (design).

I HEAR A SYMPHONY
Hank Crawford
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: June and July 1975
collective personnel inc. Jon Faddis, John Frosk, Robert Millikan, Alan Rubin (tp/flhrn); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); Paul Faulise, Tony Studd, Dave Taylor (b-tb); Hank Crawford (as); Leon Pendarvis (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Idris Muhammad (shaker,tamb); Patti Austin (lead vcl); Hilda Harris, Deborah McDuffie, Maeretha Stewart (vcl); Harry Cykman, Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Richard Sortomme (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr)

a. I Hear A Symphony (Holland/Dozier/Holland) - 4:45

same or similar, without Idris Muhammad, Patti Austin.

b. The Stripper (David Rose) - 4:00
c. I'll Move You No Mountain (Jerry Ragavoy/Aaron Schroeder) - 4:05

same or similar, Frank Floyd (lead vcl). 

d. Madison (Spirit, The Power) (David Matthews) - 3:55

same or similar, Frank Floyd out.

e. Hang It On The Ceiling (David Matthews) - 4:15

same or similar except Richard Tee (el-p) replaces Leon Pendarvis and Bernard Purdie (d) replaces Steve Gadd.

f. Sugar Free (Hank Crawford) - 4:40
g. Baby! This Love I Have (Minnie Ripperton/Leon Ware/Richard Rudolph) - 3:35
h. Love Won't Let Me Wait (Bobby Eli/Vinnie Barrett) - 4:00

Note: "Sugar Free" recorded June 23, 1975.

Issues: a-h on Kudu KU-26, Kudu (Jap) GP-3050, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3215, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8108 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8364 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2218 [CD]. 
Singles: a (3:55 edit) & d (3:29 edit) on Kudu KU-931 [45]. 
Samplers: a also on CTI (Jap) GP 3037 titled FIRE INTO MUSIC, VAP (Jap) VPCL-85243 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 003: FUSION VOCAL and King (Jap) KICJ-602 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: SOULFUL VOCALS OF CTI RECORDS. a & e also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. c also on SuperClasse (Fr) ADI004CD [CD] titled PLAYTIME VOL. 4: 12 PURE 70's JAZZ-FUNK TRACKS, Epic/Legacy (E) 5133642 [CD] titled THE SOUL JAZZ LEGACY: CTI THE MASTER COLLECTION VOLUME 2. d also on CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME and Kudu (Jap) KICP-624 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-148 [CD] titled CATCH MY SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED. f also on Epic/Legacy ZK 65134 [CD] titled BIRTH OF THE GROOVE, Sony (Fr) 489259-1, Sony (Fr) 489259-2 [CD] titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 3, Sony (Fr) 492741-2 [CD] titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 1-3, Longfellow Music (no #) [CD] (PROMO) titled FUNK FOR SAMPLING and King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. h also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET, Kudu (Jap) KICP-625 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-149 [CD] titled KEEP YOUR SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED and CTI (Jap) KICJ-304 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE GROOVE OF CTI. 
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Douglas Payne (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8364 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2218 [CD]).
Jacket: Pete Turner (cover photo/design). 

HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN
Idris Muhammad
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: June 18, 1975
Tom Harrell (tp, arr); Barry Rogers (tb solo); Fred Wesley (tb); Robert Berg (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p); Eric Gale (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello).

a. Sudan (Idris Muhammad/Tom Harrell) - 11:00

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: June 19, 1975
Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p); Eric Gale (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc).

b. Pipe Stem (Idris Muhammad/Tom Harrell) - 5:27

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: June 27, 1975
Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); George Young (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p); Eric Gale (g, b); Joe Beck (g); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr, cond).

c. Hard To Face The Music (Valerie Simpson/Nickolas Ashford) - 4:50

Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); George Young (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p); Eric Gale (g, b); Hugh McCracken (g); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc); Frank Floyd, Patti Austin, Hilda Harris, Debbie McDuffie (vcl); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr, cond).

d. Hey Pocky A-Way (L. Nocentelli/G. Porter/A. Neville/J. Modeliste) - 6:00

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: September 23, 1975
Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); George Young (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Leon Pendarvis (p); Eric Gale (g); Will Lee (b); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc); Frank Floyd (vcl); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr, cond).

e. House Of The Rising Sun - 4:39

Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Leon Pendarvis (p); Eric Gale (g); Will Lee (b); Idris Muhammad (d, perc).

f. I Know You Don't Want Me No More (B. George) - 4:41

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: October 8, 1975
Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); Mike Brecker, George Young (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p); Eric Gale (g, b); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc); Patti Austin, Hilda Harris, Debbie McDuffie (vcl); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr, cond).

g. Baia (Boogie Bump) (Ary Barroso/Ray Gilbert) - 4:38

Tom Harrell (tp); Barry Rogers, Fred Wesley (tb); George Young (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Roland Hanna (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d, perc); George Devens (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien (vln); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr, cond).

h. Theme For New York (based on Prelude No. 4) (F. Chopin) - 3:30

Issues: a, c, d, e, g & h on Kudu KU-27 (issued January 14, 1976), Kudu (Jap) LAX-3259, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8363 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2221 [CD]. a-h on Epic/Legacy (E) 5127962 [CD].
Samplers: c also on Epic/Legacy ZK 65134 [CD] titled BIRTH OF THE GROOVE, Sony (Fr) 503464-1, Sony (Fr) 503464-2 titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 6 and King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. d also on Epic/Legacy (E) 5133642 [CD] titled THE SOUL JAZZ LEGACY: CTI THE MASTER COLLECTION VOLUME 2. d & h also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-800 [CD] titled LEGACY 2: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS KUDU BEST COLLECTION. e also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER, VAP (Jap) VPCL-85243 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 003: FUSION VOCAL, Sony (Fr) SMM 516042 2 [CD] titled CTI LA LÉGENDE and King (Jap) KICJ-602 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: SOULFUL VOCALS OF CTI RECORDS. h also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET.
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8363 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2221 [CD]). Didier C. Deutsch (Epic/Legacy (E) 5127962 [CD]).
Jacket: Alan MacWeeney (cover photos). Rene Schumacher (design). 

 
George Benson
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: July 1, 1975
prob. Romeo Penque, David Tofani (f); Roland Hanna (key,synth); George Benson, Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b, rhythm arr); Steve Gadd (d); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

a. Smile Please
b. Em (Philip Namanworth) - 4:53
c. Em (P. Namenworth) - 5:19

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: July 2, 1975
prob. Roland Hanna (p); George Benson (g,vcl,arr); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Dennis Davis, Steve Gadd or Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc).

d. Moody's Mood (J. Moody/Jefferson) - 6:25

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: July 8, 1975
prob. Romeo Penque, David Tofani (f); Ronnie Foster (key); George Benson (g); Gary King (b, rhythm arr); Dennis Davis (d); David Friedman (vib); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

e. Shell Of A Man (Eugene McDaniels) - 5:13

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: July 11, 1975
prob. Ronnie Foster (key,arr); poss. Roland Hanna, Don Grolnick or Bobby Lyle (key); George Benson (g); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Dennis Davis, Steve Gadd or Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc).

f. Let Your Love Come Out (R. Foster) - 2:31
g. Bandolero Caballero (aka Bandoleros Caballa) (R. Foster) - 3:42

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: October 9, 1975
prob. Randy Brecker (tp); Fred Wesley (tb); Frank Vicari (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick, Cliff Carter, poss. Ronnie Foster (key); George Benson (g,vcl); Eric Gale, Phil Upchurch (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); prob. Steve Gadd or Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

h. Hold On, I'm Coming (David Porter/Isaac Hayes) - 5:44

same or similar, except without vcl.

i. Knock On Wood (E. Floyd/S. Cropper) 8:15
j. Cast Your Fate To The Wind (Vince Guaraldi)
k. Pacific Fire (aka Ronnie's #1) (R. Foster) - 6:58

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: December 4, 1975
prob. inc. Randy Brecker (tp); Fred Wesley (tb); Mike Brecker, Frank Vicari (ts); David Sanborn (as); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Joe Farrell (f); Bobby Lyle (key); Don Grolnick (clavinet); George Benson, Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); David Friedman (vib); Sue Evans (perc) plus collective strings inc. Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr).

l. Theme From Good King Bad (David Matthews) - 6:00

prob. inc. Fred Wesley (tb); Frank Vicari (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Joe Farrell (f); Bobby Lyle (key); Don Grolnick (clavinet); George Benson, Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

m. One Rock Don't Make No Boulder (David Matthews) - 6:48

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: December 5, 1975
prob. Joe Farrell (f); Bobby Lyle (key); George Benson, Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); David Friedman (vib); Sue Evans (perc); plus collective strings inc. Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr).

n. Cast Your Fate To The Wind (Vince Guaraldi) - 6:56

prob. Fred Wesley (tb); Frank Vicari (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Joe Farrell (f); Bobby Lyle (key); George Benson, Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

o. Siberian Workout (Dave Matthews) 6:40

Hubert Laws (f); George Benson (g). 

p. Melodia Espanol (G. Benson/H. Laws) - 4:38

Issues: b, e, l, m, n & o on CTI 6062, CTI (Aus) 6489 021, CTI (Jap) GP-3061, CTI (Jap) LAX-3239, CTI (Jap) K20P-6805, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8260 [CD] titled GOOD KING BAD. b, e, l, m, n & o also on CTI 8030 titled CAST YOUR FATE TO THE WIND. b, e, l, m, n & o also on BGO (E) BGOCD913 [CD] titled GOOD KING BAD/BENSON & FARRELL. h on CTI 7085, CTI (Jap) LAX-3287 titled SPACE. c, f, g, i, k & p on CTI 9010, CTI (Jap) K26P-6248 titled PACIFIC FIRE. b, e, h, l, m, n & o on CBS Associated ZK 45226 [CD], Mosaic Contemporary MSC 5003 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 465404-2 [CD] titled GOOD KING BAD. l & o also on Camden (E) 88697689132 [CD] titled TOP OF THE WORLD: THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON.
Singles: h (4:05 edit) on CTI OJ-47 [45]. l on CTI OJL-1 [12], , CTI (Jap) CML-1 [12]. 
Samplers: d also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-303 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE MELODY OF CTI. d & n also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-2134 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON IN THE CTI/KUDU YEARS. h & l also on Columbia/Legacy CK 90688 [CD], Sony Jazz (E) 5164212 [CD] titled JAZZ MOODS - HOT and SonyBMG (Eu) 8869725632 [CD] titled GEORGE BENSON - COLLECTIONS. i also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-295 [CD] titled CTI: ACID JAZZ GROOVES. l also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET, CTI (Br) 3-42-404-027, CTI (Br) 3-42-701-026 [cass] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON, CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER, CTI (Jap) GXF 9009/10 titled SUPERDISC, CTI (Jap) GXC-9145/6 titled DOUBLE GOLD SUPERDISC, CTI (Aus) 9199 711 titled CTI IS GOOD FOR YOU, Sony Jazz (Eu) 4886162 [CD] titled GEORGE BENSON, Sony Jazz (E) 4978772 [CD] titled PORTRAIT: GEORGE BENSON, CTI (Jap) KICJ-304 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE GROOVE OF CTI, Epic/Legacy ZK 64631 [CD] titled THIS IS JAZZ 9 - GEORGE BENSON and Longfellow Music (no #) [CD] (PROMO) titled FUNK FOR SAMPLING and CTI (Jap) KICJ-2141 [CD] titled CTI BEST OF GEORGE BENSON. l & m also on CTI (Ger) 0043.002 titled JAZZ MAGAZINE and CBS Associated ZK 45225 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 465405-2 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON. l & n also on CTI 6792 titled NEW RELEASES FROM CTI/KUDU and CTI (Aus) 6489 034 and CTI (Nz) GB-1 titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON. m also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-628 [CD] titled TOUCH HIS SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED. n & o also on CTI (Ger) 0083.002 titled STAR EDITION. o also on CTI (Jap) GXC-3003/4 titled GENEALOGY OF CROSSOVER GUITARISTS and CTI (Jap) K18P-9106/7 titled THE WORLD OF FUSION GUITAR.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Leonard Feather (CTI 6062). Didier C. Deutsch (CBS Associated ZK 45226 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC 465404-2 [CD]). Matt Pierson, Leonard Feather (Mosaic Contemporary MSC 5003 [CD]).
Jacket: CTI 6062: Pete Turner (cover photo/liner photo), Rene Schumacher (design). CTI 7085: Pete Turner (cover photo), Bruce Talamon (liner photo), Sibbie Chalawick (design). CTI 8030: Aram Gesar (cover photo), Stephen Shames (liner photo), Blake Taylor (design). CTI 9010: Chuck Stewart (cover photo), Blake Taylor (hand coloring/design). 

CTI ALL STARS
Live at the Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, New York City: August 1975
collective personnel inc. Grover Washington, Jr. (ts, ss); Joe Farrell (ts, ss, f); Hank Crawford (as); Hubert Laws (f); Bob James (key); George Benson (g); Ron Carter (b, el-b); Idris Muhammad (d).

same, featuring Grover Washington, Jr., Joe Farrell (ts), Hank Crawford (as).

a. Black Frost (Grover Washington, Jr./Bob James) - 7:03

same, featuring Grover Washington, Jr., Joe Farrell (ss).

b. Moonstreams (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 6:07

same, featuring Hank Crawford (as), George Benson (g), Bob James (el-p), Ron Carter (b).

c. Groove Junction (Hank Crawford) - 8:49

same, featuring George Benson (g), Bob James (el-p).

d. Take Five (Paul Desmond) - 9:47

same, featuring Bob James (el-p), Hubert Laws (f).

e. Feel Like Making Love (Gene McDaniels) - 7:52

same, featuring Joe Farrell (ss), Idris Muhammad (d).

f. Moon Germs (Joe Farrell) - 7:30

same, featuring Hubert Laws (f), Bob James (el-p).

g. You Make Me Feel Brand New (Thom Bell/Linda Creed) - 4:24
h. Going Home (A. Dvorak) - 3:59
i. Midnight At The Oasis (David Nichtern) - 1:03
j. The Chicago Theme (Bob James) - 7:48

same, featuring Joe Farrell (ts), George Benson (g).

k. Outback (John Scott) - 13:05

same, featuring Grover Washington, Jr. (ts), Bob James (el-p), Idris Muhammad (d).

l. The Sea Lion (Bob James) - 13:52

same, featuring Hank Crawford (as), George Benson (g).

m. Down To Earth (Miller/O'Malley/Vandenberg) - 5:21

same, featuring George Benson (g, vcl) (solo).

n. Down Here On The Ground (Lalo Schifrin/Gale Garnett) - 6:20

same, featuring Grover Washington, Jr., Joe Farrell (ts), Hubert Laws (f), George Benson (g), Bob James (synth).

o. Mister Magic (Ralph MacDonald/William Salter) - 16:52

Issues: None (unauthorized).

THE SAN FRANCISCO CONCERT
Hubert Laws
Live at Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California: October 4, 1975
Hubert Laws (f); Nathan Rubin, Virginia Baker, Myra Bucky, Anne Crowden, Ardeen De Camp, Beth Gibson; Alexander Horvath, Daniel Kobialka, Donna Lerew, Greg Mazmanian, Zaven Melikian, Carl Pedersen, Ruggiero Pelosi, Judith Poska, Frances Schorr, Verne Sellin (vln); Arthur Bauch, Hope Bauch, Don Ehrlich, Nancy Ellis, Thomas Heimberg, Albert White (viola); Terry Adams, Joel Cohen, Richard Eade, Mary Anne Meredith, Margaret Moores, Amy Radner (cello); Michelle Burr, Jeffrey Neighbor (string b); Randall Pratt (harp); John Murtaugh (arr).

a. Pensativa (Clare Fischer) - 6:14

add Bob James (p,arr), Glen Deardorff (g) Gary King (b); Harvey Mason (d). John Murtaugh out.

b. Gymnopédie #1 (Erik Satie) - 5:03

add Frederick Berry, Oscar Brashear, Allen Smith, Snooky Young (tp); George Bohanon, Daniel Livesay (tb); Maurice Spears (b-tb); Stuart Gronningen, Jeremy Merrill (frhrn); Bob James (el-p,arr).

c. Feel Like Makin' Love (E. McDaniels) - 6:14 (6:59)
d. Modadji (sic: Modaji) (David Grusin) - 12:10 (12:30)

same except Bob James (p,el-p,arr).

e. Scheherazade (Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakoff) - 8:20 (8:50)

Hubert Laws (f); Nathan Rubin, Virginia Baker, Myra Bucky, Anne Crowden, Ardeen De Camp, Beth Gibson; Alexander Horvath, Daniel Kobialka, Donna Lerew, Greg Mazmanian, Zaven Melikian, Carl Pedersen, Ruggiero Pelosi, Judith Poska, Frances Schorr, Verne Sellin (vln); Arthur Bauch, Hope Bauch, Don Ehrlich, Nancy Ellis, Thomas Heimberg, Albert White (viola); Terry Adams, Joel Cohen, Richard Eade, Mary Anne Meredith, Margaret Moores, Amy Radner (cello); Michelle Burr, Jeffrey Neighbor (string b); Randall Pratt (harp); Bob James (arr).

f. Amazing Grace (p.d.) - 5:49

add Frederick Berry, Oscar Brashear, Allen Smith, Snooky Young (tp); George Bohanon, Daniel Livesay (tb); Maurice Spears (b-tb); Stuart Gronningen, Jeremy Merrill (frhrn); Bob James (el-p,arr), Glen Deardorff (g) Gary King (b); Harvey Mason (d). 

g. The Chicago Theme (Bob James) - 7:13
h. Farandole (L'Arlésienne Suite #2) (Georges Bizet) - 10:58 (11:29)

Issues: c-e & h on CTI 7071, CTI (Jap) GP-3101, CTI (Jap) LAX-3190, CTI (Jap) K20P-6825 (issued 1977), CTI (Jap) KICJ-9022 [CD], PJL (Jap) MTCJ 4013 [CD]. a-h on CBS Associated ZK 40819 [CD], Epic EPC-451053-2 [CD]. 
Samplers: a also on Masterworks Jazz 88697-76821-2 [CD] titled CTI RECORDS: THE COOL REVOLUTION. c also on CTI (Aus) 9199 711 titled CTI IS GOOD FOR YOU and CTI (Jap) KICJ-303 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE MELODY OF CTI. c & e also on CTI CTS-3 (promo only) titled STAR-MAKER JAZZ: SPRING '77. c & e also on CTI CTS-3 (promo only) titled STAR-MAKER JAZZ: SPRING '77. e also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-304 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE GROOVE OF CTI. f also on CTI (Jap) CD KICJ-277 [CD] titled JAZZ ARANJUEZ & ZARATHUSTRA AND OTHERS. h also on CTI (Jap) K19P-9132 titled HUBERT LAWS and Epic/Legacy ZK 45479 [CD], Sbme Special Markets 725035 [CD] titled THE BEST OF HUBERT LAWS. 
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Wally Heider. Mixed and mastered on December 13, 1976, by Rudy Van Gelder.
Notes: Didier C. Deutsch (CBS Associated ZK 40819 [CD], Epic EPC-451053-2 [CD]). Takashi Tannaka (PJL (Jap) MTCJ 4013 [CD]).
Jacket: Pete Turner (cover photo). White Gate (liner photo). Rene Schumacher (design).

FOR ALL WE KNOW
Esther Phillips with Beck
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: October 17, November 14 and December 8, 1975
Randy Brecker (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (el-p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Nicky Marrero (perc); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart, Tasha Thomas (background vcl); Patti Austin (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

a. Unforgettable (Irving Berlin) - 3:35

Randy Brecker (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (el-p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Chris Parker (d); George Devens (perc,cga); Nicky Marrero (perc); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart (background vcl); Tasha Thomas (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

b. For All We Know (J. Fred Coots/Sam M. Lewis) - 3:30

Randy Brecker (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (el-p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc,cga); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart (background vcl); Tasha Thomas (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

c. Pure Natural Love (Jackie DeShannon/Glen Ballantyne) - 5:18

Randy Brecker (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Leon Pendarvis (el-p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc,cga); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart (background vcl); Tasha Thomas (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

d. Fools Rush In (Rube Bloom/Johnny Mercer) - 4:20

Randy Brecker (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (el-p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Nicky Marrero (timbales); George Devens (perc); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart (background vcl); Tasha Thomas (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

e. Going Out Of My Head (Teddy Randazzo/Bobby Weinstein) - 8:00

Randy Brecker (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Chris Parker (d); Nicky Marrero (perc); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart, Tasha Thomas (background vcl); Patti Austin (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

f. Fever (John Davenport/Eddie Cooley) - 3:35

Randy Brecker (tp); Fred Wesley, Barry Rogers (tb); Mike Brecker, Frank Vicari (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Bobby Lyle (p); Joe Beck (lead g, g solo, arr); Gary King (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); George Devens (perc); Esther Phillips (lead vcl); Peggy Blue, Carl Carldwell, Hilda Harris, Maeretha Stewart (background vcl); Tasha Thomas (background vcl, vcl arr); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, John Pintavalle, Max Pollikoff (vln); Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel (viola); Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman, Anthony Sophos (cello). 

g. Caravan (Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol/Irving Mills) - 5:40

Note: "For All We Know" recorded October 17, 1975, and "Unforgettable" recorded November 14, 1975.

Issues: a-g on Kudu KU-28 S1, Kudu (Jap) GP-3049, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3261, Kudu (Jap) K20P-6846, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8111 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8360 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2213 [CD]. 
Singles: b & f (3:11 edit) on Kudu KU-929 [45], CTI (Sp) 45-1345 [CD]. e (as "Me Estoy Volviendo Loca") also on Banglad (Chile) CTI-281-S [45].
Samplers: a also on King (Jap) KICJ-602 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: SOULFUL VOCALS OF CTI RECORDS. a & b also on Epic Associated ZK 45483 [CD] titled THE BEST OF ESTHER PHILLIPS. a & c also on Raven (Aus) RVCD-174 [CD] titled THE KUDU YEARS 1971-1977: HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS. a, e & f also on Banglad (Chile) LPCTI-256 titled CUANDO VUELVA A TU LADO. b & f  also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. d also on CTI (Jap) KICP-675 [CD] titled CTI CLASSICS FEATURING "GROOVE": SUGAR JAM SHOWCASE and Kudu (Jap) KICP-800 [CD] titled LEGACY 2: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS KUDU BEST COLLECTION. f also on CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME. 
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder.
Notes: Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8360 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2213 [CD]).
Jacket: Bruce Weber (cover photos). Rene Schumacher (design).

THREE
Bob James/Guest: Grover Washington, Jr.
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: November 1975 and January 1976
collective personnel inc. Jon Faddis, John Frosk, Lew Soloff, Marvin Stamm (tp); Wayne Andre (tb); Dave Bargeron (b-tb,tu); Dave Taylor (tb); Grover Washington, Jr. (ts,ss,tin whistle); Eddie Daniels (ts,f); Jerry Dodgion, Hubert Laws (f); Bob James (key,arr,cond); Jeff Mironov (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Frederick Buldrini, Harry Cykman, Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, David Nadien, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Gloria Agostini (harp).

a. One Mint Julep (R. Tombs) - 9:04

same or similar, except Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken (g) replace Jeff Mironov and Harvey Mason (d) replaces Andy Newmark.

b. Women of Ireland (Sean O'Riada) - 8:00

same or similar, without Hugh McCracken.

c. Jamaica Farewell (Lord Burgess) - 5:21

same or similar, add Hugh McCracken (g) and Will Lee (b) replaces Gary King.

d. Westchester Lady (Bob James) - 7:23

e. Storm King (Bob James) - 6:33

same or similar.

f. Look Look (Bob James) - 4:48

Issues: a-e on CTI 6063, Tappan Zee JC 36837, Columbia CK 36837 [CD], Warner Bros. 45966-2 [CD], Koch KOC-CD-9928 [CD], Essential (E) ESMLP-428, Essential (E) ESMCD-428 [CD], CTI (Jap) GP-3060, CTI (Jap) LAX-3235, Tappan Zee (Jap) 2OAP-2007, CBS (Jap) 32DP-746 [CD]. a-f on CBS Tappan Zee (Jap) VACM-2004 [CD], Tappan Zee (Jap) VACZ-1017 [CD], Tappan Zee (Jap) VICJ-60973 [CD], Tappan Zee (Jap) VICJ-61195 [CD]. 
Singles: d (3:20 edit) & d (4:03 edit) on CTI OJ-31 [45], CTI (Ger) 33.003 [45]. d on Castle Music (E) CMNT-136 [12].
Samplers: a-e on Metro Doubles (E) METRCD515 [CD] titled ONE, TWO, THREE & BJ4: THE LEGENDARY ALBUMS. a & d also on CTI 6792 titled NEW RELEASES FROM CTI/KUDU. b & d also on CTI (Jap) GXP-6010 titled STEREO LABORATORY VOL. 38, Collectors (E) CCSCD-807 [CD] titled THE BEST OF BOB JAMES and Koch KOC-CD-9944 [CD], Metro (E) METRDCD504 [CD] titled THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION: 24 SMOOTH JAZZ CLASSICS. c also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. c & d also on CTI (Ger) 0063.034 titled THE BEST OF BOB JAMES and Snapper (E) SMDCD-334 [CD] titled THAT STEAMIN' FEELIN'. d also on Warner Bros PRO CD 7759 [CD] titled BOB JAMES SAMPLER: KEYS TO THE CATALOG, CBS Sony (Jap) 32DP 580 [CD] titled BEST OF BOB JAMES, Mastercuts CUTSCD-7 [CD] titled CLASSIC JAZZ FUNK 3, Rhino R2 79827 [CD] titled SMOOTH GROOVES: SMOOTH JAZZ VOLUME TWO, Manteca (E) MANTDCD204 [CD] titled SMOOTH JAZZ: THE ESSENTIAL ALBUM, Global TV (E) RADCD129 [CD] titled THE VERY BEST OF JAZZ FUNK, Warner ESP (E) 0927443442 [CD] titled VELVET JAZZ, Audio Fidelity AAFZ-009, Audio Fidelity CAFZ-009 [SACD] titled BOB JAMES IN HI-FI, Victor (Jap) VICJ-61192 [CD], Victor (Jap) VICJ-45001 [CD] titled THE BEST OF BOB JAMES - EARLY YEARS SELECTION, Sessions (E) SESHCD226 [CD] titled JAZZ FUNK SESSIONS and Masterworks Jazz 88697-76821-2 [CD] titled CTI RECORDS: THE COOL REVOLUTION. d & e also on Castle Music (E) CMDDD-096 [CD] titled BOB JAMES - AN ANTHOLOGY, Warner Bros. 9 48220-2 [CD], Warner Bros. (Eu) 9362482202 [CD] titled RESTORATION: THE BEST OF BOB JAMES, WEA (Jap) WPCR11161 [CD] titled GREATEST HITS and Salvo (E) SAVOCDC208 [CD] titled THE VERY BEST OF BOB JAMES.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Quincy Jones, Grover Washington, Jr., Sarah Vaughan, Roberta Flack, Bobby Colomby, Maynard Ferguson, Hubert Laws 
Jacket: Richard Alcorn (cover photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

BENSON & FARRELL
George Benson and Joe Farrell
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: January 20-21 and March 12, 1976
A&R Recording Studios: September 1976
Joe Farrell (f,b-f); Eddie Daniels, David Tofani (al-f); Don Grolnick (el-p); George Benson, Eric Gale (g); Will Lee (b); Andy Newmark (d); Nicky Marrero (perc); David Matthews (arr).

a. Flute Song (David Matthews) - 6:05

same except Joe Farrell (ss,f). George Benson out.

b. Camel Hump (David Matthews) - 6:24

Joe Farrell (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); George Benson, Steve Khan (g); Will Lee (b); Andy Newmark (d); Nicky Marrero (perc); David Matthews (arr).

c. Beyond The Ozone (David Matthews) - 7:03

same except Joe Farrell (ss,f). 

d. Rolling Home (David Matthews) - 7:15

Joe Farrell (f,b-f); Eddie Daniels, David Tofani (al-f); Sonny Bravo (p); George Benson (g); Gary King (b); Jose Madera (cga); Michael Collaza (timbales); Nicky Marrero (perc); David Matthews (arr).

e. Old Devil Moon (B. Lane/E.Y. Harburg) - 9:22

Note: "Old Devil Moon" recorded January 21, 1976.

Issues: a-e on CTI 6069, CTI (Ger) 0063.008, CTI (Jap) GP-3079, CTI (Jap) K20P-6806, CTI (Jap) LAX-3240, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8261 [CD], CBS Associated ZK 44169 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460845-2 [CD]. 
Samplers: a-e also on BGO (E) BGOCD913 [CD] titled GOOD KING BAD/BENSON & FARRELL. a also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET and CTI (Ger) 0063.046 titled THE BEST OF JOE FARRELL and Sony 53490 [CD] titled SMOOTH JAZZ. a & e also on CTI (Jap) GXF 9009/10 titled SUPERDISC. b also on Longfellow Music (no #) [CD promo] titled FUNK SAMPLER II. e also on CTI (Ger) 0083.002 titled STAR EDITION, CBS Associated ZK 44177 [CD] titled FIRE INTO MUSIC: VOLUME 4, CTI (Jap) KICJ-2134 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GEORGE BENSON IN THE CTI/KUDU YEARS and Columbia/Legacy CK 90688 [CD], Sony Jazz (E) 5164212 [CD] titled JAZZ MOODS - HOT.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder, Don Hahn
Notes: John Snyder (CBS Associated ZK 44169 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-460845-2 [CD]). 
Jacket: Alen MacWeeney (cover photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

THE MAIN ATTRACTION
Grant Green with Hubert Laws
A&R Recording; New York City: prob. March 14 and 15, 1976
Mike Brecker (ts solo); Joe Farrell (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p,clavinet); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Dave Matthews (arr).
overdubbed at Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: prob. March 19, 1976
prob. Jon Faddis, Burt Collins (tp); Sam Burtis (tb); Grant Green (g); Carlos Charles (cga,perc); Sue Evans (perc).

a. The Main Attraction (D. Matthews/A. Newmark/D. Grolnick/S. Khan/W. Lee) - 19:00
b. Future Feature (David Matthews) - 7:45

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: prob. March 19, 1976
Mike Brecker (ts solo); Hubert Laws (f); Don Grolnick (el-p); Grant Green (el-g); Steve Khan (rhythm g); Will Lee (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc); Dave Matthews (arr).

c. Creature (Grant Green) - 10:18

Note: According to Epic/Legacy (E) 5051672 [CD], Epic/Legacy EK-86145 [CD], the above titles were all recorded on March 12, 1976.

Issues: a-c Kudu KU-29 (issued June 14, 1976), Epic/Legacy (E) 5051672 [CD], Epic/Legacy EK-86145 [CD], CTI (Fr) 9024, Kudu (Jap) LAX-138, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8102 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8367 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2225 [CD]. 
Samplers: b also on CTI 6792 titled NEW RELEASES FROM CTI/KUDU, CTI (Jap) GXC-3003/4 titled GENEALOGY OF CROSSOVER GUITARISTS, CTI (Jap) K18P-9106/7 titled THE WORLD OF FUSION GUITAR and Kudu (Jap) KICP-800 [CD] titled LEGACY 2: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS KUDU BEST COLLECTION. c also on CBS Associated ZK 44176 [CD], Epic (Eu) 460842-2 [CD] titled CTI MASTERS OF THE GUITAR and Kudu (Jap) KICP-625 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-149 [CD] titled KEEP YOUR SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED. 
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Don Hahn. Remixed and mastered by Rudy Van Gelder.
Notes: Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8367 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2225 [CD]). Didier C. Deutsch (Epic/Legacy (E) 5051672 [CD], Epic/Legacy EK-86145 [CD]).
Jacket: J. Edward Bailey (cover photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

SHOOGIE WANNA BOOGIE
David Matthews with Whirlwind
A&R Recording and Mediasound; New York City: March 20-22 and April 17-20, 1976
Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Barry Miles (synth); Don Grolnick (clavinet); Steve Khan (lead g); Jerry Friedman (rhythm g); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel (viola); Seymour  Barab, Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Gwen Guthrie (vcl); David Matthews (arr).

a. Shoogie Wanna Boogie (D. Matthews/P. Austin/G. Guthrie) - 5:38

Randy Brecker, Burt Collins, Alan Rubin, Joe Shepley (tp); Sam Burtis, Tom Malone (tb); Dave Taylor (b-tb); Jim Buffington, Peter Gordon (frhrn); Joe Farrell (ts); Don Grolnick (clavinet); Jerry Friedman, Steve Khan (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel (viola); Seymour  Barab, Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Gwen Guthrie (vcl); David Matthews (arr).

b. My Girl (W. Robinson/R. White) - 5:32

Jon Faddis, Joe Shepley (tp); Fred Wesley (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Pat Rebillot (clavinet); Jerry Friedman, Lance Quinn, John Tropea (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans, Carlos Martin (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel (viola); Seymour  Barab, Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Gwen Guthrie (vcl); David Matthews (arr).

c. You Keep Me Hanging On (Holland/Dozier/Holland) - 6:41
d. California Dreaming (John Phillips) - 6:26

Randy Brecker, Burt Collins, Alan Rubin, Joe Shepley (tp); Sam Burtis, Tom Malone (tb); Jim Buffington, Peter Gordon (frhrn); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Joe Farrell (al-f); David Matthews (p,arr); Ken Ascher (el-p,clavinet); Barry Miles (synth); Anthony Jackson, Will Lee (b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans, Nicky Marrero (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel (viola); Seymour  Barab, Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Patti Austin (vcl).

e. Gotta Be Where You Are (David Matthews/Gloria Nissenson) - 6:58

Jon Faddis, Joe Shepley (tp); Fred Wesley (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Pat Rebillot (clavinet); Lance Quinn (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Sue Evans, Carlos Martin (perc); Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel (viola); Seymour  Barab, Jesse Levy, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Gwen Guthrie (vcl); David Matthews (arr).

f. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (N. Whitfield/B. Strong) - 4:57

Issues: a-f Kudu KU-30, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3218, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8366 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2224 [CD]. 
Singles: a (3:17 edit) & e (3:14 edit) on Kudu KU-934 [45]. c (3:34 edit) & c (3:20 edit) on Kudu KU-935 [45] and Kudu KU-3316/3317 [12] (as Kudu KU-3317). 
Samplers: a also on CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME, Epic/Legacy ZK 65134 [CD] titled BIRTH OF THE GROOVE. a & d also on King (Jap) KICJ-602 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: SOULFUL VOCALS OF CTI RECORDS. c also on d King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. c & f also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-800 [CD] titled LEGACY 2: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS KUDU BEST COLLECTION. d also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET and VAP (Jap) VPCL-85243 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 003: FUSION VOCAL.
Producer: Creed Taylor. 
Engineer: Don Hahn, Alan Varner, Joe Jorgensen. Remixed and mastered by Rudy Van Gelder.
Notes: Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Kudu (Jap) KICJ-8366 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2224 [CD]).
Jacket: J. Alex Langley (cover photo). Jack Taromina (illustration retouching). Rene Schumacher (design). 

a. Tabu  (M. Lecuona/S. Russell) - 4:33
b. Baia (A. Barroso/R. Gilbert) - 7:44
c. Con Alma (Dizzy Gillespie) - 6:30 

Mediasound; New York City: March 29, 1976
collective personnel inc. Jon Faddis (tp); Wayne Andre, Billy Campbell, Barry Rogers (tb); Dave Taylor (b-tb); Pepper Adams (bar-s); Joe Farrell (as,f); Jerry Dodgion, Hubert Laws, George Marge (f); Lalo Schifrin (p,key,arr,cond); Clark Spangler (key); Jerry Friedman, John Tropea (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Andy Newmark (d); Don Alias, Carter Collins, Sue Evans (perc); Patti Austin (vcl); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, Harry Lookofsky, David Nadien, Matthew Raimondi (vln).

d. Black Widow (Lalo Schifrin) - 4:15 
e. Moonglow (Hudson/DeLange/Mills)/Theme from "Picnic" (Duning) - 5:36 (6:13)
f. Jaws (aka Tiburon) (John Williams) - 5:47 (6:47)
g. Turning Point (Lalo Schifrin) - 3:28 

MediaSound; New York City: March 30, 1976
same or similar, add Carlos Martin (perc).

h. Flamingo (Ted Grouya/Ed Anderson) - 4:28

same or similar, add Eric Gale (g).

i. Quiet Village (Les Baxter) - 3:59 (5:45)

same or similar, without Eric Gale.

j. Baia (A. Barroso/R. Gilbert) - 4:03 (4:49)
k. Dragonfly (Lalo Schifrin) - 5:15 (5:45)
l. Frenesi (A. Dominguez/R. Charles/S. Russell) - 3:53

Issues: d-k on CTI 5000, CTI (Ger) 63.001, CTI (Sp) HCTS 731-30, CTI (Jap) GP-3071, CTI (Jap) LAX-3173, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8329 [CD], Sony (Fr) 5048372 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2167 [CD]. d, e, f & h also on CTI (Jap) K19P-9141 titled LALO SCHIFRIN. d-k also on CTI (Arg) SUP-893 titled VIUDA NEGRA. d-k also on CTI (Jap) GXP-6003 titled STEREO LABORATORY VOL. 21. a-l on Legacy ZK-65128 [CD], Epic/Legacy (E) 5060292 [CD]. 
Singles: f (3:30 edit) & g (3:28 edit) on CTI OJ-29 [45 - version 1?], CTI (Jap) CM-27 [45]. f & h also on CTI (Ger) 33.002 [45]. h (3:37 edit) & g (3:38 edit) also on CTI OJ-29 [45 - version 2]. f & h also on CTI (Fr) 42579 [45]. f (8:15 edit) & f (8:15 edit) also on CTI 6791 [12] (promotional only). f, h & i also on CTI OJL-2 [12], CTI /RCA (Fr) 45.000 [12], CTI (Bel) 3001 y [12], Blue Elephant (Nl) MS 4003 [12]. f & i also on CTI (E) CTSP-005 [45].  h & f also on CTI (Sp) 45-1406 [45].
Samplers: a also on Follow Me (Fr) FM-105 [CD] titled JAZZ AROUND THE FUNK - PART 1. d also on Realm A3K 58872 [CD] titled CTI JAZZ CLASSICS. d & f also on CTI (Jap) GEM 1225/6 titled CTI/KUDU CROSSOVER. d-h & k also on CTI (Jap) KICP-322 [CD] titled THE BEST OF LALO SCHIFRIN.f also on CTI (E) 2001 titled THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME, Sony (Fr) 489259-1, Sony (Fr) 489259-2 [CD] titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 3, Sony Jazz (Fr) 492741-2 [CD] titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 1-3, Global TV (E) RADCD157 [CD] titled THE GRIMLEYS, Epic/Legacy (E) 5022872 [CD], Epic/Legacy E2K-86364 [CD] titled CTI - THE MASTER COLLECTION, Sony (Fr) SMM 516042 2 [CD] titled CTI LA LÉGENDE, Family (E) 9822302, Family (E) 9822299 [CD] titled THE TRIP COMPILED BY ST. ETIENNE and Universal (Ger) 00440 0692071, Universal (Ger) 00440 0692072 [CD] titled MOST WANTED: THE BEST OF LALO SCHIFRIN 1968-1979. f & h also on CTI 6792 titled NEW RELEASES FROM CTI/KUDU. g also on Sunshine Entertainment (Eu) 2005 [CD] (unauthorized) titled AFTER THE SUNSET. k also on King (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled CTI CLASSICS FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK: URBAN FUNK SHOWCASE. l also on Sony (Fr) 503464-1, Sony (Fr) 503464-2 titled DIGGIN' DEEPER: THE ROOTS OF ACID JAZZ VOL. 6. 
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Joe Jorgenson. Assistant Engineers: Liz Saron, Matt Murray.
Notes: Unknown (CTI 5000). Steve Futterman, Didier Deutsch (Legacy ZK-65128 [CD], Epic/Legacy 5060292 [CD]). 
Jacket: Pete Turner (cover photo). Duane Michals (liner photos). Rene Schumacher (design). 

Samples: "Black Widow" sampled by Max Sedgley for "Devil Inside" on FROM THE ROOTS TO THE SHOOTS (Sunday Best Recordings).

END OF A RAINBOW
Patti Austin
Mediasound; New York City: April, May or June 1976
Richard Tee (clavinet); Barry Miles (synth); Eric Gale (g); Will Lee (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl) with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

a. Say You Love Me (Patti Austin) - 5:45

Mike Brecker (ts); Richard Tee (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl) with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

b. In My Life (Patti Austin) - 4:18

Randy Brecker (tp); Mike Brecker (ts); Richard Tee (clavinet); Eric Gale (g); Will Lee (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl); Vivian Cherry, Frank Floyd, Gwen Guthrie, Zachary Sanders (background vcl) with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

c. More Today Than Yesterday (Pat Upton) - 5:29

Randy Brecker (tp); Mike Brecker (ts); Richard Tee (p); Eric Gale (g); Chuck Rainey (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl) with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

d. Give It Time (Patti Austin) - 3:07

Richard Tee (p); Eric Gale (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl) with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

e. There Is No Time (Patti Austin) - 3:07

Richard Tee (p); Barry Miles (synth); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl) with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

f. This Side Of Heaven (Patti Austin) - 3:03

Joe Farrell (ts); Ronnie cuber (b-s); Richard Tee (p); Eric Gale (g); Chuck Rainey (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Patti Austin (vcl).

g. Sweet Sadie The Savior (Patti Austin) - 6:25

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: April, May or June 1976
Mike Abene (el-p); Steve Khan (g); Patti Austin (vcl); with collective strings inc.: Harry Cykman, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Al Brown, Ted Israel, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (arco b); Gloria Agostini (harp); David Matthews (arr).

h. You Don't Have To Say You're Sorry (Patti Austin) - 3:37
i. What's At The End Of A Rainbow (Patti Austin) - 2:50 

Note: (1) Patti Austin probably overdubs vocal parts on selection "e," "f" and "g." (2) a, b, c, h & i also on CTI 9009 titled IN MY LIFE, in edited/re-mixed versions that differ considerably from the ones presented here. 

Issues: a-i on CTI 5001, CTI (Jap) GP-3078, CTI (Jap) K20P-6808, CTI (Jap) LAX-3275, CTI K32Y 6163 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2034 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8089 [CD], CTI (Jap) 8274 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8331 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2161 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-98513 [CD]. 
Singles: a (3:07 edit) & b on CTI OJ-33 [45], CTI (E) CTSP-009 [45], CTI (Aus) 6114 007 [45]. a (4:48 edit) on CTI/waxpoetics (Jap) [no no.] [45 promo]
Samplers: a also on CTI (Aus) 9199 711 titled CTI IS GOOD FOR YOU, CTI (Jap) KICJ-303 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE MELODY OF CTI, CTI (Jap) KICP-764 [CD] titled LEGACY: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS CTI BEST COLLECTION, VAP (Jap) VPCL-85243 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 003: FUSION VOCAL, Rhino 74369 [CD] titled THE VERY BEST OF PATTI AUSTIN: THE SINGLES (1969-1986), CTI (Jap) KICJ 2145 [CD] titled BEST OF CTI "VOCAL" and CTI (Jap) KICP 1058 [CD] titled TIME & LOVE - THE BOY WHO BECAME A BIRD - A TRIBUTE TO CTI. a & c also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET and King (Jap) KICJ-602 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: SOULFUL VOCALS OF CTI RECORDS. a, c, d, f, g & i also on Connoisseur (E) VSOPCD-315 [CD] titled THE CTI COLLECTION. a, c, g, h & i also on Epic/Legacy ZK 52979 [CD] titled THE BEST OF PATTI AUSTIN. a, f & d also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-627 [CD] titled KISS HER SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED. d also on CTI (Jap) KICP-675 [CD] titled CTI CLASSICS FEATURING "GROOVE": SUGAR JAM SHOWCASE. g also on Obsessive (E) EVSLP41, Obsessive (E) EVSCD41 [CD] titled RETURN OF FUNK PHENOMENA.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: a-g: Joe Jorgenson, Alan Varner. h-i: Rudy Van Gelder. 
Notes: Lyrics reprinted on the sleeve.
Jacket: Pete Turner (cover photo). Jim Hadley (liner photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

CAPRICORN PRINCESS
Esther Phillips
Mediasound, New York City and Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: May, July, September 1976
Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Sam Burtis (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (p, caliope); Barry Miles (synth); John Tropea (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Esther Phillips (vcl); Bill Eaton, Babi Floyd, Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders (background vcl); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Lamar Alsop, Julien Barber, Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Jon Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (bass); David Matthews (arr).

a. Magic's In The Air (Vincent Montana, Jr./Ronald B. Walker) - 2:59

Mike Abene (p); Steve Khan (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Steve Gadd (d); Sue Evans (perc); Esther Phillips (vcl); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); John Blair (el-vln); Lamar Alsop, Julien Barber, Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Jon Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr).

b. I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do (Paul Vance/Lee Pockriss) - 3:37

Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Sam Burtis (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Bobby Lyle (clavinet); Eric Gale (g); Allan Holdsworth (pedal steel g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Esther Phillips (vcl); Bill Eaton, Babi Floyd, Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders (background vcl); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Lamar Alsop, Julien Barber, Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Jon Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (bass); David Matthews (arr).

c. Boy, I Really Tied One On (Janis Ian) - 3:46

John Gatchell (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Pee Wee Ellis (ts, arr); Don Grolnick (el-p, prob. synth); Eric Gale (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Steve Gadd (d); Esther Phillips (vcl).

d. Candy (Mack David/Alex Kramer/Joan Whitney) - 5:15

Mike Abene (p); Steve Khan (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Steve Gadd (d); Esther Phillips (vcl); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); John Blair (el-vln); Lamar Alsop, Julien Barber, Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Jon Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (bass); David Matthews (arr).

e. A Beautiful Friendship (Stanley Styne/Donald Kahn) - 2:52

Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Sam Burtis (tb); Mike Brecker (ts); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Don Grolnick (clavinet); Eric Gale (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Esther Phillips (vcl); Bill Eaton, Babi Floyd, Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders (background vcl); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Lamar Alsop, Julien Barber, Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Jon Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (bass); David Matthews (arr).

f. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher (Gary Jackson/Carl Smith/
     Raynard Miner) - 3:55

Joe Farrell (ts, al-f solo); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Hugh McCracken (hca); Don Grolnick (clavinet); John Tropea (g); Jeff Berlin (b); Andy Newmark (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Esther Phillips (vcl); David Matthews (arr).

g. All The Way Down (C.C. Williamson/T. Lawre/G. Mekler) - 6:22

John Gatchell (tp); Barry Rogers (tb); Pee Wee Ellis (ts solo); Mike Abene (p); Barry Miles (synth); Steve Khan (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Steve Gadd (d); Sue Evans (perc); Esther Phillips (vcl); Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Barry Finclair, Paul Gershman, Kathryn Kienke, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, David Nadien, Raoul Poliakin, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi, Richard Sortomme (vln); Lamar Alsop, Julien Barber, Al Brown, Manny Vardi (viola); Jon Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); Chuck Israels (bass); David Matthews (arr).

h. Dream (Johnny Mercer) - 3:51

Note: John Blair is credited on the sleeve of Kudu KU-31 as appearing on "I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do" only but also probably appears on "A Beautiful Friendship" as well.

Issues: a-h on Kudu KU-31, Reel Music 66748-78020-2 [CD], CTI (Au) 6489 018, Kudu (Jap) GP-3082, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3262, Kudu (Jap) K20P-6847. 
Singles: c (3:46 edit) & a (2:55 edit) on Kudu KU-926 [45], Kudu (Ger) 33004 [45]. c/a (7:14 edit) on Kudu KU-3316/3317 [12] (as KU-3316). f (3:25 edit) & g (3:25 edit) on Kudu KU-938 [45]. g (Slow & Local remix) also on Jazid Collective (Nor) AN 34665/A / AN 34666/A [10].
Samplers: b also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-627 [CD] titled KISS HER SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED and Raven (Aus) RVCD-174 [CD] titled THE KUDU YEARS 1971-1977: HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS. b & g also on Soul Brother LP SBPJ 16, Soul Brother (E) CD SBPJ 16 [CD] titled ANTHOLOGY. c also on CTI (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled GROOVE PRESENTS CTI CLASSICS: FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK - URBAN FUNK SHOWCASE and King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. e also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Joe Jorgenson, Alan Varner, Rudy Van Gelder. 
Notes: A. Scott Gallloway (Reel Music 66748-78020-2 [CD]).
Jacket: Richard Alcorn (cover photos). Rene Schumacher (design). 

VELVET DARKNESS
Allan Holdsworth
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: May 24, 25 and 26 and June 18, 1976
Allan Holdsworth (el-g); Alan Pasqua (key); Alphonse Johnson (el-b); Narada (Michael Walden) (d). 

a. Good Clean Filth (Allan Holdsworth) - 5:20
b. Good Clean Filth (alt. take) - 5:38

Allan Holdsworth (g).

c. Floppy Hat (Allan Holdsworth) - 2:46
d. Floppy Hat (alt. take) - 2:46

Allan Holdsworth (el-g); Alan Pasqua (el-p); Alphonse Johnson (el-b); Narada (Michael Walden) (d). 

e. Wish (Allan Holdsworth) - 4:20

Allan Holdsworth (g).

f. Kinder (Allan Holdsworth) - 3:07
g. Kinder (alt. take) - 3:07

Allan Holdsworth (el-g); Alan Pasqua (el-p,key); Alphonse Johnson (el-b); Narada (Michael Walden) (d). 

h. Velvet Darkness (Allan Holdsworth) - 4:42
i. Velvet Darkness (alt. take) - 4:44

Allan Holdsworth (el-g,vln); Alan Pasqua (key); Alphonse Johnson (el-b); Narada (Michael Walden) (d). 

j. Karzie Key (Allan Holdsworth) - 3:11

Allan Holdsworth (el-g); Alan Pasqua (key); Alphonse Johnson (el-b); Narada (Michael Walden) (d). 

k. Karzie Key (alt. take) - 2:15

Allan Holdsworth (g).

l. Last May (Allan Holdsworth) - 1:38

Allan Holdsworth (el-g); Alan Pasqua (el-p,key); Alphonse Johnson (el-b); Narada (Michael Walden) (d). 

m. Gattox (Allan Holdsworth) - 4:51
n. Gattox - 6:47

Note: (1) Selection "c" is not listed as an alternative take on Epic/Legacy ZK 45482 [CD], but there are clearly differences between the versions of this title heard on CTI 6068 and Epic/Legacy ZK 45482 [CD]. (2) Holdsworth probably overdubs several guitar parts on selections c, d, f, g & l. 

Issues: a, c, e, f, h, j, l & m on CTI 6068, CTI (Jap) GP-3086, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8066 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8215 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-8319 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2189 [CD]. a-b & d-n on Epic/Legacy ZK 45482 [CD].
Samplers: e also on Polydor (E) PPLP 034 titled PLAY IT AGAIN SAM!. h also on CTI (Jap) GXC-3003/4 titled GENEALOGY OF CROSSOVER GUITARISTS, CTI (Jap) K18P-9106/7 titled THE WORLD OF FUSION GUITAR and Realm A3K 58872 [CD] titled CTI JAZZ CLASSICS.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Didier C. Deutsch (Epic/Legacy ZK 45482 [CD]). Setsuo Saitoh (CTI (Jap) KICJ-8215 [CD]).
Jacket: Mitchell Funk (cover/liner photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

YELLOW & GREEN
Ron Carter
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: May 17, 18 and 20, 1976
Kenny Barron (p); Hugh McCracken (g); Ron Carter (b); Billy Cobham (d).

a. Tenaj (Ron Carter) - 7:41

Don Grolnick (p,el-p); Hugh McCracken (g); Ron Carter (b,picc-b,cowbell,tamb); Billy Cobham (d); Dom Um Romao (perc)

b. Receipt, Please (Ron Carter) - 7:02

Ron Carter (picc-b).

c. Willow Weep For Me (Ann Ronell) - 2:35

Don Grolnick (el-p); Hugh McCracken (hca); Ron Carter (b,el-b,picc-b,cowbell,tamb); Billy Cobham (d)

d. Yellow & Green (Ron Carter) - 6:10

Kenny Barron (p); Hugh McCracken (g); Ron Carter (b); Billy Cobham (d); Dom Um Romao (perc).

e. Opus 1.5 (Ron Carter) - 6:54

Kenny Barron (p); Ron Carter (b); Ben Riley (d).

f. Epistrophy (Thelonius Monk/K. Clarke) - 6:06

Note: For additional titles on CBS Associated ZK 40928 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-450894-2 [CD], see ANYTHING GOES.

Issues: a-f on CTI 6064 S1, CTI (Jap) GP-3075, CTI (Jap) LAX-3199, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8114 [CD], PJL (Jap) MTCJ 4003 [CD]. a-f also on CBS Associated ZK 40928 [CD], Epic (Eu) EPC-450894-2 [CD]. 
Samplers: b, c & d also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-2132 [CD] titled THE BEST OF RON CARTER IN THE CTI YEARS. c, d & f  also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-2143 [CD] titled CTI/KUDU BEST OF RON CARTER. d also on CTI (Jap) GXC-3003/4 titled GENEALOGY OF CROSSOVER GUITARISTS (as by "Hugh McCracken"), CTI (Jap) K18P-9106/7 titled THE WORLD OF FUSION GUITAR (as by "Hugh McCracken"), CBS Associated ZK 40937 [CD] titled FIRE INTO MUSIC: VOLUME 3 and Realm A3K 58872 [CD] titled CTI JAZZ CLASSICS.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Ron Carter (CTI 6064 S1/CTI (Jap) KICJ-8114 [CD]). Ron Carter, Didier Deutsch (CBS Associated ZK 40928 [CD]). Takashi Tannaka (PJL (Jap) MTCJ 4003 [CD]).
Jacket: Alen MacWeeney (cover/liner photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

24 PRELUDES, BOOK 1
Roland Hanna
Tokyo, Japan: June 24, 25 and 29, 1976
Roland Hanna (p).

a. Prelude No. 1 In B Flat Major (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p); George Mraz (b).

b. Prelude No. 2 In G Major (Blue, Green, Brown and Black) (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p).

c. Prelude No. 3 In B Minor (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p); George Mraz (b).

d. Prelude No. 4 In C Minor (München) (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p).

e. Prelude No. 5 In D Minor (Roland Hanna) 

Roland Hanna (p); George Mraz (b).

f. Prelude No. 6 In D Major (Round Robin) (Roland Hanna)
g. Prelude No. 7 In A Minor (El Toro And The Geisha) (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p).

h. Prelude No. 8 In F Major (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p); George Mraz (b).

i. Prelude No. 9 In F Sharp Minor 
     (After Paris - Tribute To Coleman Hawkins) (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p).

j. Prelude No. 10 In E Major (Small Red Piano) (Roland Hanna)
k. Prelude No. 11 In F Sharp Minor (Roland Hanna)

Roland Hanna (p); George Mraz (b).

l. Prelude No. 12 In E Minor (Humming Bird) (Roland Hanna)

Issues: a-l on Salvation (Jap) GP-3072. a-l also on Paddle Wheel (Jap) KICJ-9018 [CD] titled 24 PRELUDES BOOK and PJL (Jap) MTCJ-4021 [CD] titled PRELUDES VOL. 1 & VOL 2.
Producer: Motohiko Takawa
Engineer: Yoshiharu Fukushima
Notes: Hisamitsu Noguchi
Jacket: keiichi Toyoizumi (photos). Goro Kunisada (art direction).

SEAWIND
Seawind
Record Plant and Chateau Sound, California: July, August and September 1976
collective personnel inc. Jerry Hey (tp,flhrn,frhrn); Kim Hutchcroft (ts,as,bari-s,ss, sop-recorder,vcl); Larry Williams (ts,as,al-f,p,el-p,synth,clavinet,vcl); Bud Nuanez (el-g, steel g, "Nashville" g,vcl); Ken Wild (el-b,b,vcl); Bob Wilson (d,perc,Roto-toms); Pauline Wilson (vcl); Seawind (arr) plus Harvey Mason (cga,perc). 

a. We Got A Way (Seawind) - 3:35
b. You Gotta Be Willin' To Lose (Part II) (Bob Wilson) - 2:41

same or similar, except, add Ralph MacDonald (cga,perc) and Bob Wilson (arr).

c. He Loves You (Bob Wilson) - 4:57

same or similar except Paulinho Da Costa (cga,perc); Pauline Wilson (tamb,vcl); Harvey Mason (vcl arr); Seawind horns (horn arr).

d. The Devil Is A Liar (Bob Wilson) - 4:35

same or similar except on "A Love Song": Kim Hutchcroft (sop-recorder); Bob Nuanez (vcl); Harvey Mason (perc); Seawind (arr) and on "Seawind": Harvey Mason (tympani); Bob Wilson (gong, tubular bells, arr).

e. A Love Song/Seawind (Bud Nuanez/Bob Wilson) - 5:45

same or similar except Pauline Wilson, Ken Wild, Kim Hutchcroft (vcl); Ralph MacDonald (cga); Harvey Mason (vcl,vcl arr).

f. Make Up Your Mind (Larry Williams/Harvey Mason) - 4:14

same or similar except Ralph MacDonald (cga); Bob Wilson (arr).

g. Praise (Part I) (Bob Wilson) - 6:08

same or similar Pauline Wilson (perc,vcl); Ian Underwood (synth programming); Bob Wilson (arr).

h. Roadways (Parts I & II) (Bob Wilson) - 9:01

same or similar.

i. Can't Wait (Bob Wilson) - 4:15
j. Please Say Yes (Bob Wilson) - 3:53

Note: "Seawind" = Pauline Wilson, Bob Wilson, Bud Nuanez, Ken Wild, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams.

Issues: a-h on CTI 5002, SWjazz 7603 [CD], CTI (Jap) GP-3103, CTI (Jap) LAX-3274, CTI (Jap) K20P-6823, Vivid (Jap) VSCD-716 [CD]. a-j on Village Music (Jap) VRCL-20002 [CD] (issued April 2009).
Singles: f (2:27 edit) & d (3:24 edit) on CTI OJ-35 [45]. 
Samplers: a-e & h also on Noteworthy NWR-9503 [CD] titled REMEMBER (issued 1995). b also on Polydor (E) PPLP 034 titled PLAY IT AGAIN SAM!. c also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-627 [CD] titled KISS HER SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED, CTI (Jap) KICJ-304 [CD] titled J-WAVE "STILL LIFE" PRESENTS THE GROOVE OF CTI, CTI (Jap) KICP-634 [CD] titled CTI CLUB CLASSICS: "SHUYA OKINO SELECTION", Epic/Legacy (E) 5133642 [CD] titled THE SOUL JAZZ LEGACY: CTI THE MASTER COLLECTION VOLUME 2, Esp (E) MIDCD041 [CD] titled ULTIMATE LATIN JAZZ: THE DEFINITIVE LATINO EXPERIENCE and Jazz FM (E) JAZZFMCD18 [CD] titled THE MOST OF LATIN JAZZ: A LITTER OF LATIN LOVELIES Irma (It) 488688 [CD] titled THE LATIN BEAT: LATIN SOUND FOR THE DANCEFLOOR CLUBBERS. f also on CTI (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled CTI CLASSICS: FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK - URBAN SHOWCASE.  
Producer: Harvey Mason (in association with Bob Wirtz) (a-h). Seawind and Tommy Viacti (i-j).
Engineer: Phil Schier, Joan DeCola Schier. Assistant Engineers: Mike  Beiriger Rick Smith, Frank Fisher.
Notes: N/A
Jacket: White Gate (cover photo). Douglas Kirkland (liner photo). Rene Schumacher (design). 

THE FOX
Urbie Green
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: July, October, November 1976
prob. Urbie Green (tb); prob. Jeremy Steig or Joe Farrell (f); Fred Gripper (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Mike Mainieri (vib); prob. Toots Thielmans (hca); David Matthews (arr).

a. Foxglove Suite (from Tristan and Isolde) (R. Wagner) - 7:29

prob. Urbie Green (tb); Joe Farrell (ss); Fred Gripper (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); David Matthews (arr).

b. Mertensia (David Matthews) - 4:58

prob. Urbie Green (tb); Fred Gripper (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Andy Newmark (d); Toots Thielmans (hca); David Matthews (arr).

c. Please Send Me Someone To Love (Percy Mayfield) - 5:37

prob. Urbie Green (tb); Jeremy Steig (f); Barry Miles (key); George Mraz (b); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Jimmy Madison (d); prob. Mike Mainieri (vib); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

d. Manteca (J. Gillespie/W.G. Fuller/L. Gonzales) - 6:35

prob. Urbie Green (tb); Jeremy Steig (f); Barry Miles (prob. p, key); George Mraz (b); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Jimmy Madison (d); prob. Mike Mainieri (vib); Sue Evans (perc); prob. Toots Thielmans (hca); David Matthews (arr).

e. Another Star (Stevie Wonder) - 7:15

prob. Urbie Green (tb); Mike Abene (p); Mike Mainieri (vib); Nicky Marrero (?) (perc); Toots Thielmans (hca); David Matthews (arr).

f. Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins) - 2:57

prob. Urbie Green (tb); Anthony Jackson (el-b); Mike Mainieri (vib); Nicky Marrero (?) (perc); Toots Thielmans (hca,whistle); David Matthews (arr,footsteps).

g. You Don't Know What Love Is (Raye/DePaul) - 3:58

Issues: a-g on CTI 7070, CTI (Ger) 63017, CTI (Jap) GP-3090, CTI (Jap) LAX-3270, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8337 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2160 [CD]. 
Samplers: b also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET and CTI (Jap) KICP-764 [CD] titled LEGACY: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS CTI BEST COLLECTION. d also on VAP (Jap) VPCL-85244 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 004: JAZZ BOSSA & LATIN GROOVES. e also on CTI CTS-3 (promo only) titled STAR-MAKER JAZZ: SPRING '77, CTI (Jap) KICP-675 [CD] titled CTI CLASSICS FEATURING "GROOVE": SUGAR JAM SHOWCASE and CTI (Jap) KICJ-295 [CD] titled CTI: ACID JAZZ GROOVES. 
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: N/A  
Jacket: White Gate (cover/liner photos). Rene Schumacher (design). 

A SECRET PLACE
Grover Washington, Jr.
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: October 1976
John Gatchell (tp); Gerry Niewood (as); Grover Washington, Jr. (ss); Dave Grusin (el-p); Eric Gale (el-g); Anthony Jackson (b); Harvey Mason (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); David Matthews (horn arr).

a. A Secret Place (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 8:10

same or similar except Grover Washington (ts).

b. Not Yet (Grover Washington, Jr.) - 8:33

same or similar except Grover Washington (ts,ss).

c. Love Makes It Better (H. & H. Mason) - 8:05 

Grover Washington, Jr. (ss); Dave Grusin (el-p,synth); Steve Khan (g); George Mraz (b); Harvey Mason (d).

d. Dolphin Dance (Herbie Hancock) - 8:45

Note: (1) Grover Washington, Jr. probably overdubs soprano sax parts on "Dolphin Dance." (2) Grover Washington, Jr. probably overdubs soprano sax on top of his tenor part on "Love Makes It Better." (3) Motown MCD9028MD [CD] indicates release date of 12/15/76.

Issues: a-d on Kudu KU-32 S1, Kudu (Jap) GP-3088, Verve B001269502 [CD], Verve (Eu) 0602517995666 [CD], Kudu (Jap) LAX-3254, Motown M5-165V1, Motown MCD9028MD [CD], Motown MOTD-5165 [CD]. a-d also on Motown MCD0830MD [CD] titled A SECRET PLACE/ALL THE KING'S HORSES. a-d also on Raven (Aus) RVCD-153 [CD] titled FEELS SO GOOD/A SECRET PLACE.
Singles: a (3:21 edit) & 3:55 edit) on Kudu KU-937-F [45].
Samplers: a also on Motown M9-940AZ titled BADDEST, Motown M9-961AZ titled ANTHOLOGY, Motown 5307ML titled GREATEST PERFORMANCES, Motown 012 157 617-2 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GROVER WASHINGTON/ MILLENNIUM COLLECTION: 20TH CENTURY MASTERS and Hip-o B0006073-02 [CD] titled GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. GOLD. d also on Motown 31453-0620-2 [CD] titled THE BEST OF GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. (aka GROVER WASHINGTON, JR. ANTHOLOGY).
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: N/A  
Jacket: Richard Alcorn (cover photos). Rene Schumacher (design). 

HANK CRAWFORD'S BACK
Hank Crawford
Mediasound; New York City: c. late 1976
prob. Fred Wesley (tb); Hank Crawford (as); Jeremy Steig (f); Richard Tee (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); Nicky Marrero (perc); David Matthews (arr).

a. Funky Pigeon (David Matthews) - 6:05

prob. Hank Crawford (as); Richard Tee (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Andy Newmark (d); David Matthews (arr).

b. I Can't Stop Loving You (Don Gibson) - 3:04

prob. same, add Jeremy Steig (f); Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders, Ray Simpson (vcl).

c. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (Gamble/Huff) - 6:45

prob. Fred Wesley (tb); Hank Crawford (as); Richard Tee (el-p); Eric Gale (g); Anthony Jackson (b); Steve Gadd (d); Nicky Marrero (perc); Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders, Ray Simpson (vcl); David Matthews (arr). 

d. Canadian Sunset (Gimbel/Heywood) - 6:06
e. Midnight Over Memphis (John Stubblefield) - 11:30

Issues: a-e on Kudu KU-33 S1, Kudu (Jap) GP-3089, Kudu (Jap) KICJ-2220 [CD]. 
Samplers: a also on Polydor (E) PPLP 034 titled PLAY IT AGAIN SAM! and Longfellow Music (no #) [CD promo] titled FUNK SAMPLER II. b also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-800 [CD] titled LEGACY 2: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS KUDU BEST COLLECTION. c also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-628 [CD] titled TOUCH HIS SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED. d also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Joe Jorgensen, Alan Varner, Alec Head. Assistant engineers: Ramona Janquitto, Doug Epstein. Mix and Master: Rudy Van Gelder.
Notes: N/A  
Jacket: Wendy Lombardi (cover photos). Rene Schumacher (design). 

TOWERING TOCCATA
Lalo Schifrin
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: October 18, 1976
Burt Collins, John Frosk, John Gatchell (tp); Urbie Green (tb); Joe Farrell (f solo); Jeremy Steig (f); Ronnie Cuber (sax); Lou Marini (sax,f); Gerry Niewood (sax), David Tofani (sax,f); Lalo Schifrin (p solo, key, arr, cond); Clark Spangler (key); Eric Gale, John Tropea (g); Will Lee (b); Steve Gadd (d); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Charles Libove, Marvin Morgenstern, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Lamar Alsop, Manny Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello).

a. Midnight Woman (Lalo Schifrin) - 6:09 

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: October 20, 1976
same or similar, add John Blair (vitar).

b. Most Wanted theme (Lalo Schifrin) - 2:42 

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: December 20, 1976
same or similar, except Eric Gale, John Tropea (g solo).

c. Theme from King King (John Barry) - 4:12 

same or similar, except Andrew Smith (d) replaces Steve Gadd.

d. Roller Coaster (from the Universal film) (Lalo Schifrin) - 4:48 

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: December 21, 1976
same or similar, except jeremy Steig (f solo); Steve Gadd (d) replaces Andrew Smith.

e. Towering Toccata (based on D Minor Toccata & Fugue for Organ) 
     (J.S. Bach) - 5:02
f. Frances' Theme (from the motion picture "The Day of the Animals")  
     (Lalo Schifrin) - 4:19 

same or similar.

g. Eagles in Love (love theme from "The Eagle Has Landed")  
     (aka The Swan and On Rainy Afternoons) (Lalo Schifrin) - 2:49 
h. Eagles in Love (alt. take) - 4:42 

same or similar, except Jeremy Steig (f solo); Eric Gale (g solo), Steve Gadd (dahka-de-bello).

i. Macumba (Lalo Schifrin) (aka Pure Magic (Lalo Schifrin/Ben Ralieigh)) - 6:31

Issues: a-g & i on CTI 7-5003 (issued March 8, 1977), CTI (Ger) 63.018, CTI (Sp) HCTS 731-40, CTI (Jap) GP-3110, CTI (Jap) LAX-3189, CTI (Jap) KICJ-8330 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-2168 [CD], CTI (Jap) KICJ-98517 [CD]. a-i on , Epic/Legacy (E) 5127982 [CD].
Singles: d (3:33 edit) & g on CTI OJ-36 [45]. b & d also on CTI (E) CTSP-008 [45], CTI (Holl) OM 36.381 [45]. d & c on CTI (Jap) FMS-37 [45]. e & g also on CTI (Sp) 45-1544 [45].
Samplers: a also on CTI (Jap) KICJ-295 [CD] titled CTI: ACID JAZZ GROOVES. a, c, e & i also on CTI (Jap) K19P-9141 titled LALO SCHIFRIN. b also on Universal (Ger) 00440 0692071, Universal (Ger) 00440 0692072 [CD] titled MOST WANTED: THE BEST OF LALO SCHIFRIN 1968-1979 and Sunshine Entertainment (Eu) 2005 [CD] (unauthorized) titled AFTER THE SUNSET. b-g also on CTI (Jap) KICP-322 [CD] titled THE BEST OF LALO SCHIFRIN. e also on CTI (Aus) 9199 711 titled CTI IS GOOD FOR YOU and CTI (Jap) K16P-9033/4 titled CTI DOUBLE GOLD SUPERDISC. f also on CTI (Jap) KICP-764 [CD] titled LEGACY: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS CTI BEST COLLECTION. g also on CTI (Jap) KICP 1058 [CD] titled TIME & LOVE - THE BOY WHO BECAME A BIRD - A TRIBUTE TO CTI. i also on VAP (Jap) VPCL-85244 [CD] titled ROOM NO. 004: JAZZ BOSSA & LATIN GROOVES and King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. 
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: Didier C. Deutsch (Epic/Legacy (E) 5127982 [CD]).  
Jacket: White Gate (cover/liner photos). Sib Chalawick, Carole Kowalchuk (design). 

Covers: "Pure Magic" (aka Macumba) also performed by George Deffet (GRR Music Inc. 2005, GRR Music Inc. 1103 [12]).

TICO RICO
Hank Crawford
A&R, Mediasound; New York City: November 1976
collective personnel inc. Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Michael Brecker (ts); Hank Crawford (as); Jeremy Steig (f); Cliff Carter (key); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Steve Gadd (d); Nicky Marrero (cga); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

a. Tico Rico (David Matthews) - 4:50
b. Lady Soul (David Matthews) - 4:45
c. Lament (David Matthews) - 5:06
d. Funky Rooster (David Matthews) - 5:54

same or similar, add David Matthews (el-p,arr).

e. I've Just Seen A Face (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 6:30

same or similar, add Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders, Raymond Simpson (vcl). David Matthews (arr).

f. Lullaby of Love (Frank Floyd/J.L. Williams) - 4:46

same or similar add Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Charles Libove, Marvin Morgenstern, David Nadien, Max Pollikoff, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Lamar Alsop, Emanuel Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello); David Matthews (arr). Vocals out.

g. Teach Me Tonight (Gene DePaul/Sammy Cahn) - 4:18

Issues: a-g on Kudu KU-35 S1, Kudu (Jap) GP-3118, Kudu (Jap) LAX-3258. 
Samplers: a & d also on Longfellow Music (no #) [CD promo] titled FUNK SAMPLER II. b also on CTI (Jap) GXC 3009/10 titled MATTHEWS' MARKET. g also on Kudu (Jap) KICP-800 [CD] titled LEGACY 2: TOSHIKI KADOMATSU PRESENTS KUDU BEST COLLECTION. 
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Don Hahn, Joe Jorgensen, Dave Palmer
Notes: N/A  
Jacket: White Gate (cover photos). Sib Chalawick, Carole Kowalchuk (design). 

FOUR
Bob James
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: November, December, 1976
collective personnel inc. Art Farmer (tp,flhrn); John Frosk, John Gatchell (tp); Eddie Daniels (ts,cl,f); Romeo Penque (ts,b-cl,tenor-recorder); Hubert Laws (f,al-f); Sidney Weinberg (oboe,eng-hrn); George Marge (alto-recorder); Bob James (p,el-p,clavinet,synth,key,arr); Eric Gale (g); Gary King (b); Steve Gadd (d); Ralph MacDonald (perc); Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Harry Glickman, Emanuel Green, Harold Kohon, Charles Libove, David Nadien, Matthew Raimondi (vln); Lamar Alsop, Emanuel Vardi (viola); Charles McCracken, Alan Shulman (cello).

a. Pure Imagination (Bricusse/Newley) - 5:22
b. Where The Wind Blows Free (Bob James) - 6:44
c. Tappan Zee (Bob James) - 6:51
d. Nights Are Forever Without You (Parker McGee) - 6:25
e. Treasure Island (Bob James) - 6:25
f. El Verano (Bob James) - 4:55
g. Spring Has Come (Bob James) - 4:45

Note: CTI 7074 also known as BJ4.

Issues: a-f on CTI 7074, Essential (E) ESMCD-429 [CD], CTI (Ger) 0063.020, CTI (Ph) CTA-1001, Melodia (USSR) C6020309000, CTI (Jap) GP-3100, CTI (Jap) LAX-3249, CBS Tappan Zee (Jap) 20AP-2008, CBS (Jap) 32DP-747 [CD], Tappan Zee JC-36838, Columbia CK-36838 [CD], Warner Bros. 45967-2 [CD], Koch KOC-CD-9929 [CD]. a-g on Tappan Zee (Jap) VACM-2005 [CD], Tappan Zee (Jap) VACZ-1018 [CD], Tappan Zee (Jap) VICJ-60974 [CD], Tappan Zee (Jap) VICJ-61196 [CD].
Singles: b (3:40 edit) & f (3:40 edit) on CTI OJ-37 [45]. 
Samplers: a-f on Metro Doubles (E) METRCD515 [CD] titled ONE, TWO, THREE & BJ4: THE LEGENDARY ALBUMS. a also on CBS Sony (Jap) 32DP 580 [CD] titled BEST OF BOB JAMES. a & c also on Snapper (E) SMDCD-334 [CD] titled THAT STEAMIN' FEELIN'. b also on CTI (Ger) 0063.034 titled THE BEST OF BOB JAMES, CTI (Aus) 9199 711 titled CTI IS GOOD FOR YOU, Manteca (E) MANTDCD204 [CD] titled SMOOTH JAZZ: THE ESSENTIAL ALBUM and Koch KOC-CD-9944 [CD], Metro (E) METRDCD504 [CD] titled THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION: 24 SMOOTH JAZZ CLASSICS. b & c also on Castle Music (E) CMDDD-096 [CD] titled BOB JAMES - AN ANTHOLOGY. c also on Renaissance (E) RENCD121 [CD] titled TAPPAN ZEE IS 20! THE BEST OF TAPPAN ZEE, Warner Bros. PRO-CD-7759 [CD] titled BOB JAMES SAMPLER: KEYS TO THE CATALOG, Warner Bros. 9 48220-2 [CD], Warner Bros. (Eu) 9362482202 [CD] titled RESTORATION: THE BEST OF BOB JAMES, WEA (Jap) WPCR11161 [CD] titled GREATEST HITS, Obsessive (E) EVSLP41, Obsessive (E) EVSCD41 [CD] titled RETURN OF FUNK PHENOMENA, Audio Fidelity AAFZ-009, Audio Fidelity CAFZ-009 [SACD] titled BOB JAMES IN HI-FI and Salvo (E) SAVOCDC208 [CD] titled THE VERY BEST OF BOB JAMES. c & e also on CTI (Jap) GXP-6010 titled STEREO LABORATORY VOL. 38.
Producer: Creed Taylor
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Notes: N/A  
Jacket: Wendi Lombardi (cover photo). White Gate (liner photos). Sib Chalawick and Carole Kowalchuk (design). 

TURN THIS MUTHA OUT
Idris Muhammad
Mediasound and Electric Lady; New York City: December 1976 and February 1977
Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis (tp); Mike Brecker (ts); David Tofani (ss); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Cliff Carter (prob. key,synth); Hiram Bullock, Charlie Brown (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d,tom tom); Rubens Bassini, Sue Evans (perc); Margaret Ross (harp); Frank Floyd, Bill Eaton, Zachary Sanders, Ray Simpson (vcl); David Matthews (arr).

a. Could Heaven Ever Be Like This (David Matthews) - 8:37

Randy Brecker (tp); Jeremy Steig (f); Charlie Brown, Hugh McCracken (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d,tom tom); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

b. Camby Bolongo (David Matthews) - 3:50

Cliff Carter (key); Hiram Bullock (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d,tom tom); Sue Evans (perc); Frank Floyd, Zachary Sanders, Ken Williams (vcl).

c. Turn This Mutha Out (David Matthews/Tony Sarafino) - 6:50
d. Tasty Cakes (David Matthews/Tony Sarafino) - 4:23

Mike Brecker (ts); David Tofani (ss); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Cliff Carter (synth); Hiram Bullock, Charlie Brown (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d,tom tom); Sue Evans (perc);  David Matthews (arr).

e. Crab Apple (David Matthews) - 5:07

David Tofani (ss); Ronnie Cuber (bs); Cliff Carter (synth); Charlie Brown (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d,tom tom); Sue Evans (perc);  David Matthews (arr).

f. Moon Hymn (David Matthews) - 4:22

Jeremy Steig (f); Eric Gale, Charlie Brown, Hugh McCracken (g); Wilbur Bascomb (b); Idris Muhammad (d,tom tom); Sue Evans (perc); David Matthews (arr).

g. Say What (David Matthews) - 4:05

Issues: a-g on Kudu KU-34. 
Singles: a (3:23 edit) & a (3:35 edit) on Kudu KU-939 [45]. c (3:40 edit) & c (3:55 edit) on Kudu KU-940 [45]. a & d on Kudu (Can) 12K-1819 [12], Kudu (Sp) 45-9001 [12]. a, c & d on Kudu KU-3318/KU-3319 [12]. 
Samplers: a also on Mastercuts (E) CUTSCD47 [CD] titled THE BEST OF JAZZ FUNK: CLASSICS OF YESTERDAY - INSPIRATION FOR TODAY, Sessions (E) SESHCD226 [CD] titled JAZZ FUNK SESSIONS, CTI (Jap) KICJ-509 [CD] titled KYOTO JAZZ CLASSICS PRESENTS "STAR BORNE" - A COLLECTION OF BLACK FUSION FROM CTI & KUDU and Harmless (E) HURTCD084 [CD] titled DISCO DISCHARGE - CLASSIC DISCO. c also on  Kudu (Jap) KICP-624 [CD], Kudu (Jap) KICJ-148 [CD] titled CATCH MY SOUL: JAZZ & FUNK RECOMMENDED, CTI (Jap) KICP-674 [CD] titled GROOVE PRESENTS CTI CLASSICS: FEATURING CAPTAIN FUNK - URBAN FUNK SHOWCASE and King (Jap) KICJ-601 [CD] titled WAX POETICS JAPAN - COMPILED SERIES: DANCE CLASSICS OF CTI RECORDS. e also on Harmless (Eu) HURTCD003 [CD] titled PULP FUSION. e & g also on Longfellow Music (no #) [CD] (PROMO) titled FUNK FOR SAMPLING. 
Producer: David Matthews
Engineer: Joe Jorgensen, Dave Whitman, Dave Palmer
Notes: N/A  
Jacket: White Gate (cover photos). Sib Chalawick, Carole Kowalchuk (design).