Marty Grebb - Smooth Sailin`

Artist:

Grebb, Marty

UPC:

089408347825

Description:

Personnel includes: Marty Grebb (vocals, various instruments); Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt (vocals, guitar); Ivan Neville (vocals); Doyle Bramhall II, Steve Cropper, Amos Garrett, Rick Vito (guitar); Harry Grebb (saxophone); Rick Braun (trumpet); Reggie McBride, Hutch Hutchinson (bass); Jim Keltner (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).
Includes liner notes by Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack.
Personnel: Doyle Bramhall II, Johnny Lee Schell, Amos Garrett, Steve Cropper, B.B. Chung King (guitars); Bill Payne (strings, Wurlitzer piano); Joe Sublett, Jim Calire, Harry Grebb (saxophone); Darrell Leonard, Rick Braun (trumpet); Walt Richmond (piano); Dave Widow, Reggie McBride, Rick Vito, Fred Tackett, Larry Fulcher, James "Hutch" Hutchinson, Bob Glaub, Jon Woodhead (bass instrument); Denny Seiwell, Jim Keltner, Richie Hayward, Tony Braunagel, Alvino Bennett, Mario Calire (drums); Lenny Castro, Arno Lucas (percussion).
Additional personnel: Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt (vocals, guitars); Gerald Johnson (vocals, bass instrument); James Gadson (vocals, drums); Ivan Neville, Jackie Gouchee Farris, Maxine Willard Waters, Mike Finnigan, Ren?e Geyer, Rick Nelson, Valerie Pinkston, Teresa James, Taneka Beard, Chris Bolton , Anna Grebb (vocals).
Smooth Sailin` is the debut release by multi-instrumentalist Marty Grebb. Back in the mid-`60s, Grebb was a founding member of the pop band the Buckinghams, and was also a backup musician who played with the Dells, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. On his Telarc debut, Grebb plays piano, B-3, a bevy of saxophones, and guitar, and also handles lead vocals. He surrounds himself with high-profile guests, including Raitt, Taj Mahal, Steve Cropper, Amos Garrett, and Rick Braun. The 13 tunes are all originals by Grebb or are co-written by him, and range from horn-saturated soul-blues, lazy New Orleans grooves, and gospel-funk to smooth radio-ready contemporary blues. ~ Al Campbell

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Smooth Sailin`
2. High Wire Walker
3. Soul Mate
4. Mississippi Muddy Water
5. Hen House
6. On the Lookout
7. Real Thing, The
8. Godsend, A
9. Bad Blood
10. Sweet Girl
11. Heaven on Earth
12. Memphis Shuffle
13. Love and Shelter

Album Information

Release Date:

09/28/1999

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Contemporary Blues

Label:

Telarc Distribution

Catalog Number:

CD 83478

Original Release Year:

1999

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

57 : 5

Guest Artist:

Bonnie Raitt; Taj Mahal; Doyle Bramhall II; Rick Vito; Steve Cropper; Ivan Neville; Amos Garrett

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