I had some positive feedback about my Noriyuki Makihara posts, so I thought people might like these two albums as well. This time the ‘western’ treatment gets given to a bunch of songs by Tatsuro Yamashita.
Voclaists that take a turn are Joseph Williams, Philip Bailey, Tom Keane and Maxine & Julie Waters. These are really nice albums, that interpret these great songs sympathetically and tastefully.
Songs From L.A. 1 (1990)
Musicians:
Guitars: Michael Thompson, James Harrah, Tim Pierce
Keyboards: Tom Keane, Steve Goldstein
Bass: Neil Stubenhaus
Drums: John Robinson
Horns: Gary Grant, Lew McCreary, Bill Reichenbach
Sax: Marc Russo, David Koz
Background Vocals: Yvonne Williams, E. Wolfgram
Tracklist:
1. Christmas Eve (Joseph Williams)
2. Sparkle (Elizabeth Wolfgram)
3. Touch Me Lightly (Dianne Reeves)
4. Windy Lady (Philip Bailey)
5. Your Eyes (Dianne Reeves)
6. The Whispering Sea (Elizabeth Wolfgram)
7. The Girl In White (Tom Keane)
8. Lady Blue (Tom Keane)
Songs From L.A. 2 (1991)
Producer: Kaz Masumoto
Musicians:
Guitars: Tim Pierce, Michael Thompson, James Harrah
Bass: Neil Stubenhaus
Keyboards : Steve Goldstein, Kohtaro Horiuchi, H. Koizumi
Drums: John “JR” Robinson
Percussion: Rafael Padilla
Sax: Dan Higgins, Dave Koz, Marc Russo
Horns: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach
Background vocals: Carmen Twillie, Julia & Maxine Waters
Tracklist:
1. Get Back In Love (Joseph Williams)
2. Ride On Time (Gene Miller)
3. Merry Go Round (Philip Bailey)
4. Kokiatsu Girl (Gene Miller)
5. Saturday Is For Lovers (Maxine & Julia Waters, Carmen Twillie)
6. The Two Of Us -Futari- (Joseph Williams)
7. Wonderful Afternoon (Gene Miller)
8. Meditation (Gail Lopata Lennon)
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