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Lou Donaldson made
two Cotillion albums at the tail-end of the 70s; "Different Scene"
and this one. Although not looked upon favourably Donaldson does not
disappoint. He is joined by veteran horn players Ernie Royal and Seldon Powell,
and just those guys alone bolster the album.
There are some
sweet moments here despite the routine arrangements, sterile production and
cut-rate roster, close to half of whom count this album as either their only
credit or one of less than a handful. Except for drummer Jimmie Young most of
the rhythm section were nobodies and both horn and string sections were split
down the middle as far as seasoned session vet vs. unknowns is concerned. On
the plus side, it's obvious a lot of these guys were going for broke and giving
it their best shot, especially William Phipps on the rhodes (check out the
sweet washes and nimble solos he sprinkles throughout) and A.C. Drummer on the
guitar (this man loves the phased wah-wah sound for better or worse).
A couple cookers,
a few ballads and a bit of funk make it worth the minimal fee but don't expect
any revelations from Lou, who maintains his standard of techical excellence
even though he tends to get buried in the busy arrangements or lost in the mix.
Not essential by any means but it will have appeal for the more forgiving fans
of LD and those of Jazz-Disco-Funk fusion in general. ~ soundological
Cotillion Records,
SD 9915, 1977
Recorded December,
1976 at Groove Sound Studios, New York City
Personnel:
Lou Donaldson -
Alto Saxophone
Ernie Royal -
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
John Drew Kelly -
Trombone, Bass Trombone
Paul G. Bogosian -
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Seldon Powell -
Flute, Baritone Saxophone
William Phipps -
Fender Rhodes, Clavinet
A.C. Drummer, Jr.
- Guitar
Jacob Hunter -
Bass
Jimmie Young -
Drums
Raphael Cruz -
Percussion, Conga
Irving Spice -
Violin
Elliott Rosoff -
Violin
David Sackson -
Violin
Louis Stone -
Violin
Jacqueline
Copeland - Vocals (#A3)
Track Listing:
A1. Too Much Too
Explain {Al Broomfield} (4:15)
A2. Love For Sale
{Cole Porter} (5:05)
A3. A Piece Of
Your World {Al Broomfield} (4:33)
A4. Passion Fruit
{Lou Donaldson, Johnny Brantley, Rick Willard} (4:04)
B1. [Comin' Thru]
The Backdoor {Al Broomfield} (3:44)
B2. Ebb Tide {Carl
Sigman, Robert Maxwell} (5:24)
B3. Maker's Dream
{Lou Donaldson} (4:57)
B4. Walkin' Sally
{Lou Donaldson} (4:47)
Credits:
Producer - John
Brantley, Rick Willard
Arranger - Mike
Goldberg
Engineer - Eddie
Youngblood
Mastering - Dennis
King (Atlantic Recording Studios)
Notes:
Mixed at Music Farm Studio, New York City
