Somewhere I’ve Never Travelled is the second album by American symphonic/art-rock band Ambrosia, produced by Alan Parsons and released in 1976 on 20th Century Records. A gala of sound and spectacle, the album spins with the xylophone gusts that course through “The Brunt” and the spiraling ivory of “Danse With Me George.” Earlier on, “Cowboy […]
Liquid Love is a jazz-funk album by American trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, released in 1975 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Midnight at the Oasis” (5:29) A2. “Put It in the Pocket” (4:17) A3. “Lost Dream” (12:27) B1. “Liquid Love” (5:44) B2. “Yesterday’s Thoughts” (3:39) B3. “Kuntu” (13:20) Credits: Freddie Hubbard — trumpet, vocals, arrangements, flugel horn, producer […]
Earth Mover is the second album by American jazz-funk percussionist/composer Harvey Mason, released in 1976 on Arista. Tracklist: A1. “K.Y. and the Curb” (4:56) A2. “Sho Nuff Groove” (3:56) A3. “The Mase” (4:10) A4. “Sweet Mercy” (5:49) B1. “Earthmover Prelude” (0:57) B2. “Bertha Baptist” (5:43) B3. “First Summer” (6:10) B4. “No Lands Man” (4:22) B5. […]
Heat for the Feets is the only album by American R&B vocalist/songwriter Lee Garrett, released in 1976 on Chrysalis. Tracklist: A1. “Better Than Walkin’ Out” (4:42) A2. “Heart Be Still” (4:58) A3. “You’re My Everything” (3:24) A4. “How Can I Be a Man” (7:20) B1. “Broken Down D.J.” (3:42) B2. “Sad, Sad Story” (5:44) B3. […]
Eye to Eye is the first of two albums by the namesake English jazz-pop duo, produced by Gary Katz at LA’s Village Recorder and released in 1982 on Warner Bros. Instrumentation is provided by veteran rock guitarist Rick Derringer, journeyman jazz-funk bassist Chuck Rainey, and Toto drummer Jeff Porcaro, with guest spots by Zappa percussionist […]
Sometimes Late at Night is the third album by American industry songwriter/balladeer Carole Bayer Sager, co-produced by her then-fiancé Burt Bacharach and released in 1981 on Boardwalk. The couple co-wrote most of the songs with additional input on select cuts by Bruce Roberts, Neil Diamond, and Peter Allen. Tracklist: Prologue (0:30) A1. “I Won’t Break” […]
The Man Incognito is the fourth album by American jazz-funk drummer Alphonse Mouzon, released in 1976 on Blue Note. Tracklist: A1. “Take Your Troubles Away” (5:03) A2. “Snake Walk” (3:49) A3. “Before You Leave” (4:26) A4. “Just Like the Sun” (6:30) B1. “You Are My Dream” (3:30) B2. “New York City” (4:06) B3. “Without a […]
