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The first album of the new label Eighty-Eight's
This super session album makes the music scene of 21st century really hot!!
Over Crystal Green / Will & Rainbow
Swing Journal Gold Disc
VRCL 6001(CD)\3,045(tax in)
VRGL 8801 (SACD)\3,360(tax in)
VRJL 7001(LP)\3,360(tax in)
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1. A Song For You (Leon Russell) 
2. I'll Fly Away (Will Boulware)
3. Seascape (Johnny Mandel)
4. Appearance (Will Boulware)
5. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight (James Taylor)
6. Scenery (Will Boulware)
7. Waltz For Debby (Bill Evans)
8. Voyage (Kenny Barron)
9. Bells (Will Boulware)
all songs arranged by Will Boulware except "A Song For You" by Jon Werking
Recorded at Avatar Studio, New York on January 15 and 16, 2002
Produced by Yasohachi "88" Itoh
Recorded and Mixed by David Baker
Eighty-Eight's will record all master tapes using both Direct Stream Digital (1-bit digital),
the latest technology which is completely different from PCM system, and traditional analog formats simultaneously.
In addition, in a first for the recording industry, three audio formats - SACD (Super Audio CD), analog LP, and traditional CD
- will be released simultaneously for every item in the catalog. Analog LP masters will be cut from 2 track half inch master tapes.
Each master will be created based on the format in which it will be heard, to produce the highest quality sound and best recreate
the recording studio environment. The Eighty-Eight's label is the perfect answer to the audiophile's needs.
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Personnel:
Will Boulware (acoustic piano, Hammond B3 organ and synthesizer)
Will Lee (bass)
Steve Gadd (drums)
Peter Bernstein (guitar)
Jon Werking (synthesizers)
Michael Brecker (tenor saxphone)
Randy Brecker (trumpet)
Bob Berg (tenor saxophone) |
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| The super session revived !
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It started from "Crystal Green / Rainbow - featuring Will Boulware" - the great album of the early fusion scene
"Crystal Green/Rainbow-featuring Will Boulware"(East Wind / current Universal Music) is one of a great album released in 1976, the dawn of fusion era. The members on the album included Michael Brecker(ts) and Steve Gadd(ds) who now are indispensable artists in the current jazz/fusion scene, and also the members of STUFF before they released their debut album. The album was filled with such young lions' brilliant talent and energy, which leads to their success in today's scene. Will Boulware's impressive performance and arrangements are greatly featured in the album, and it is no exaggeration to say that he was a key artist who led the album to be successful.
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Will Boulware
Born July 6, 1952, in Bardstown,Kentucky. Born in the musical family that his mother sings along when father was playing a guitar. He started learning piano since his family has moved to Atlanta, Georgia, when he was 6 years old. He started playing at night clubs from Florida to Indiana as a member of the R&B group when he was 14. At the age of 17, he organized his organ trio playing his own music and started performing around in the Southeast. He was recognized by those activities, and when he became 19, he began to write music to artists such as B.B King and Paul Davis, and joined their recording sessions. He moved to New York when he became 21. After that, he joined many recordings and tours, expressing his talent as not only a performer but also a composer. Since 90's, he has been an indispensable member of The Maceo Parker Band. He has also toured with The Blues Brothers Band World Tour in '98, The John Scofield quartet in '99, Carla Bley Europe Tour in '00. He has recorded and performed with George Coleman, David Liebman, Michael Brecker, Rodney Jones, just to name a few.
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| Seven gorgeous members supports Will Boulware
After 26 years from the original "Crystal Green" session, Will Boulware assembles the wonderful musicians for today. Basically, it is difficult to call for a session with such talented musician altogether, but the character and the talent of Will Boulware made it possible. The musicians who supports Will Boulware as the rhythm section are: Will Lee(b), Steve Gadd(ds), Peter Bernstein(g) and Jon Werking(key). Michael Brecker(ts), Randy Brecker(tp) and Bob Berb(ts) makes each music distinguished. You should not miss this album!
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