This album highlights one of
singer Mark Murphy's best all-round sessions. Most memorable are his renditions
of Freddie Hubbard's "Red Clay" (here renamed "On The Red
Clay"), "Body And Soul" and "Canteloupe Island."
Joined by a fine rhythm section led by keyboardist Don Grolnick along with
occasional contributions from altoist David Sanborn, tenor saxophonist Michael
Brecker and trumpeter Randy Brecker, Murphy is heard throughout in prime form,
constantly stretching himself. ~ Extract by Scott Yanow, AMG.
Muse Records, MR 5078, 1975
Recorded 17th-18th
June, 1975 At Basement Recording Studio, New York, NY
Musicians:
Mark Murphy - Vocals
Randy Brecker - Trumpet
Dave Sanborn - Alto Saxophone
Mike Brecker - Tenor
Saxophone
Don Grolnick - Fender Rhodes,
Keyboards, Organ, Piano
Joe Puma - Guitar
Harvie Swartz - Bass
Jimmy Madison - Drums
Sue Evans - Percussion
Tracks:
A1. On The Red Clay {Freddie
Hubbard, Mark Murphy} (4:37)
A2. Naima {John Coltrane}
(4:550)
A3. Body And Soul {Frank
Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour} (5:17)
A4. Young And Foolish {Albert
Hague, Arnold B. Horwitt} (2:52)
B1. Empty Faces {Lani Hall,
Milton Nascimento} (5:16)
B2. Maiden Voyage {Herbie
Hancock, Jean Hancock} (5:23)
B3. How Are You Dreaming {Bob
Crewe, Alan Shatkin} (4:32)
B4. Canteloupe Island {Herbie
Hancock, Mark Murphy} (5:33)
Credits:
Producer - Helen Keane
Arranger, Co-Producer - Dave Matthews
Recording & Remixing
Engineer - Wieslaw Woszczyk
Art Direction, Cover
Illustration - Hal Wilson
Liner Notes - Michael Bourne
