Saturday, November 3, 2018

Steve Gadd - 1984 "Gaddabout" [Japan Import]

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician. Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry, recognized by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1984. Gadd's performance on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and Steely Dan's "Aja" are examples of his style. He has worked with popular musicians from many genres, including Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Kate Bush, Joe Cocker, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, and Al Di Meola.

Track listing:

1. Gaddabout 6:12
2. My Little Brother 4:47
3. Montauk Moon 6:40
4. The Duke 6:35
5. Lucky 13 4:11
6. Leavin' Tomorrow 7:33

Personnel:

Drums, Vocals – Steve Gadd
Baritone Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber
Electric Guitar – Jeff Mironov
Bass – Neil Jason
Electric Piano, Piano, Synthesizer [Dx7] – Richard Tee
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – George Young (2)
Trumpet – Lew Soloff

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