Rendezvous was released in 1984, about the time classic rock and jazz fans of the 60's and 70's music were quickly losing interest in their music heroes as increasing influence from the music industry put a stranglehold on genuine artistic freedom.
Some great albums were released in that span, but for me those gems are few and far between.
RENDEZVOUS was produced by George, who wrote or co-wrote all but two of the tracks. Featured musicians on the album included longtime musical associates Byron Miller on bass, Ndugu Chancler on drums, Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, Josie James and Lynn Davis on background vocals,Jerry Hey on trumpet and Michael Sembello on guitar with special guests Stanley Clarke, Steve Ferrone (of Average White Band) on drums, Nathan East (on bass).
With a strong Earth, Wind & Fire influence on several tunes such as Stay Awhile, Got To Get Back To Love and She Can Wait Forever, other key cuts on the album include the Brazilian-flavoured Ipanema Lady and the mellow smooth jazz- styled, Thinking Of You.
Rendezvous is definitely one of them, a solid effort that showcases all of Duke's immeasurable skills as a composer, arranger, producer, performer, and so on. The album does have that tinny 80's digital sound, especially in the gated drums.
Side one
1. Got To Get Back To Love - 5:28
2. Stay Awhile - 2:58
3. Secret Rendezvous - 4:50
4. Thinking Of You - 4:06
Side two
1. Take It On - 3:51
2. She Can Wait Forever - 4:01
3. Better Ways - 4:23
4. Your Life - 2:55
5. Ipanema Lady - 3:36
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
- Copyright © – CBS Inc.
- Produced For – George Duke Enterprises
- Recorded At – Le Gonks West
- Recorded At – A&M Studios
- Recorded At – Fantasy Studios
- Recorded At – Westlake Audio
- Recorded At – Sound Labs, Hollywood
- Recorded At – Soundcastle
- Recorded At – The Complex
- Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Published By – Mycenae Music
- Published By – Almo Music Corp.
- Published By – Evan Paul Music
- Published By – Leibraphone Music
Credits
- Art Direction – Lane/Donald
- Artwork – Mati Klarwein
- Concertmaster – Charles Veal Jr. (tracks: A4)
- Drum Programming [Simmons] – John Gilston
- Engineer [Additional] – Norm Kenny (tracks: A1, A3)
- Engineer [Assistant] – James "Chip" Orlando, Erik Zobler, Jim Cassell, Mark Ettel, Mitch Gibson, Murray Dvorkin, Nick Spigel, Wally Buck
- Engineer, Remix – Tommy Vicari
- Management – Herb Cohen Management
- Mastered By – Brian Gardner, Brian Gardner
- Photography By – Sam Emerson
- Producer – George Duke
- Producer [Assistant] – Connie de Guzman
- Technician [Assistant] – Brent Averi
Notes
Release: 1984
Format: LP
Genre: Jazz-funk
Label: Epic Records
Catalog# EPC 26059
Vinyl: Excellent
Cover: Excellent
Prijs: €10,00
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