Odyssey (1981) - I Got The Melody (LP.)

SIDE A: 1. I Got The Melody
                   (P.Austin) Sunbury Music, Ltd.
                   Guitars: Bob Mann and Jeff Mironov Fender rhodes: Paul Shaffer bass: Neil Jason Drums: Allan Schwartzberg Percussion: Jimmy Maelen Vibes and orchstra bells: George Devens Vocal solo: Ellen Dedrick Arranged and conducted by Chriss Dedrick
              2. Roots Suite: Ajomora/Going Back To My Roots/Baba Awa
                   a) (Gorgoni) Gorgoni Mus./Crystalante Mus.
                   b) (L.Dozier) April Mus. Ltd.
                   c) (Gorgoni) Gorgoni Mus./Crystalante Mus.
                   Guitars: John Tropea and Jeff Mironov Synthesizer: Bob Christianson Acoustic piano and Yamaha CP30: Paul Shaffer Drums: Allan Schwartzberg bass: Neil Jason Percussion: Jimmy Maelen Soprano sax solo: Michael Brecker Guitar solo: Bob Mann Flugelhorn solo: Gary Grant Arranged and conducted by Al Gorgoni
              3. I Can't Keep Holding Back
                   (Ware, Clay) Rondor Mus. (Ldn.) Ltd.
                   Guitars: Bob Mann and Jeff Mironov Keyboards: Paul Shafter Drums: Allan Schwartzberg Bass: Neil Jason Synthesizer: Bob Christianson Guitar solo: Bob Mann Arranged by Bob Mann
SIDE B: 1. Baby That's All I Want
                   (Gode, Snow) Rondor Mus. (Ldn.) Ltd.
                   Guitars: Jeff Mironov and John Tropea Acoustid piano and Yamaha CP30: Paul Schaffer Drums: Allan Schwartzberg Bass: Neil Jason Percussion: Jimmy Maelen and Steve Tyrell Vibes: George Devens Tenor sax solo: Michael Brecker Guitar solo: Jeff Mironov Arranged by Chris Dedrick
              2. It Will Be Alright
                   (Foster, Willis, Graydon) Rondor Mus. (Ldn.) Ltd./Baby Shoes Mus.
                   Acoustic and electric guitars: Bob Mann Keyboards: Paul Shaffer Drums: Allan Schwartzberg Bass: Neil Jason Arranged by Chris Dedrick
              3. Oh No Not My Baby
                   (Goffin, King) Screen Gems-EMI Mus. Ltd.
                   Acoustic and electric guitars: John Tropea and Hugh McCracken Yamaha CP30 and Fender rhodes: Paul Shaffer Drums: Allan Schwartzberg: Bass: Neil Jason Percussion: Jimmy Maelen Vibes: George Devens Harmony vocals: Maxine Brown Arranged by Al Gorgoni
              4. Hold On To Love
                   (B.Wilson) Carlin Mus. Corp.
                   Guitars: Hugh McCracken, Bob Mann, John Tropea Fender rhodes: Paul Shaffer Bass: Neil Jason Drums: Allan Schwartzberg Percussion: Jimmy Maelen Guitar solo: Bob Mann Arranged by Al Gorgoni

Produced by Steve Tyrell Vocals: Lillian Lopez, Louise Lopez, Billy McEachern Additional background vocals: Maeretha Stewart, Ullanda McCullough, Yvonne Lewis, Frank Floyd, Dennis Collins Vocal arrangements by Steve Tyrell Horn section: trumpet and flugehorn: Randy Brecker and Alan Rubin Saxophone and flutes: Michael Brecker and Lou Marini Trombone: Barry Rogers Concertmaster: David Nadien Associate production: Al Gorgoni and Bob mann Production assiatant: Greg Cooper Production coordinator: Rochelle Randolph Recorded by Pat Martin, Michael H.Brauer and Michael Barbiero at RCA Studios and Media Sound, new York City Assisted by Tom Brown and Carl Beatty Remixed by Michael H.Brauer and Steve Tyrell at Sound Citu, Van Nuys, California Assieted by Brian Kornfield Costume: Louise Lopez Hair: Sonia Bullock Make-up: Quiet Fire Cover concept and photography: Anthony Barboza Art direction: Joseph Stelmach (P) 1981 RCA Corporation (P) 1981. RCA RCALP 5028 (England)

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