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| 1-1 | –Roy Ayers | The Boogie BackArranged By – Roy AyersBass – Wilbur BascombDrums – Bernard "Pretty" Purdie*, Wilby FletcherLead Guitar – Calvin BrownPercussion – Chano O'FerralPiano, Electric Piano, Clavinet – Harry Whitaker, Leon PendarvisProducer – Jerry SchoenbaumRhythm Guitar – Gil Silva, Jerry FriedmanSoprano Saxophone – George BraithSynthesizer [Synthesizers], Synthesizer [Arp] – Pat RebillotVibraphone [Vibes], Vocals – Roy AyersWritten-By – Harry Whitaker |
4:36 |
| 1-2 | –Ahmad Jamal | SuperstitionKeyboards – Ahmad JamalProducer – Ahmad JamalProducer, Arranged By, Conductor – Richard Evans Written-By – Stevie Wonder |
4:03 |
| 1-3 | –Kool & The Gang | DujiiAlto Saxophone, Flute, Congas – Dennis "D.T." Thomas*Arranged By – Khalis BayyanBass – Robert "Kool" Bell*Drums – George "Funky" Brown*Guitar – Charles Smith*Keyboards – Ricky WestProducer – Gene Redd*Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Khalis BayyanTrumpet – Robert "Spike" Mickens*Written-By – Ricky Westfield* |
5:54 |
| 1-4 | –Jimmy Smith | Eight Counts For RitaArranged By, Conductor – Jimmy SmithBass – Kevin BrandonDrums – Kenny Dixon*Flute [C Flute] – Stanley BehrensGuitar – Ray CrawfordOrgan, Piano, Synthesizer [String Ensemble], Synthesizer – Jimmy SmithPercussion – Buck Clarke, Stephanie Sprull*Producer – Lola SmithTenor Saxophone, Flute [C Flute], Alto Flute – John Phillips Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Nolan SmithWritten-By – Jimmy Smith |
5:18 |
| 1-5 | –The J.B.'s W/ James Brown | To My BrotherAlto Flute [Alto Flute Overdubs] – Eddie DanielsAlto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerArranged By – Dave Matthews Bass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – Alfred ThomasFlute [Overdubs], Oboe [Overdubs] – Joe FarrellGuitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Robert ColemanPercussion [Overdubs] – Sue EvansPiano, Organ – James BrownProducer – James BrownSaxophone [Overdubs] – Michael BreckerSaxophone [Overdubs], Flute [Overdubs] – David Tofani*Tenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrombone [Overdubs] – Tom HarrellTrumpet – Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*Trumpet [Overdubs] – Randy BreckerWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown |
4:09 |
| 1-6 | –Randy Weston | In Memory OfAlto Saxophone, Piccolo Flute – Norris TurneyArranged By, Conductor – Melba ListonAshiko – Taiwo Yusve DivallBaritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute – Danny BankBass – Ron CarterBass Trombone – Jack JeffersCongas – Candido Camero*Congas, Karkabas [Kakabar] – Azzedin WestonDrums – Rudy CollinsElectric Piano – Randolph E. "Randy" Weston*French Horn – Julius WatkinsMarimba, Timpani – Omar ClayPercussion – Earl WilliamsProducer – Randy WestonSoloist [Trumpet] – Ray CopelandTenor Saxophone, Flute – Billy HarperTenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet – Budd JohnsonTrombone – Al GreyTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Ernie Royal, Jon FaddisWritten-By – Randy Weston |
5:54 |
| 1-7 | –Chick Corea | Fickle FunkDrums – Tom BrechtleinElectric Piano – Chick CoreaFlugelhorn – Al Vizzutti*Fretless Bass – Bunny BrunelHihat – Airto MoreiraSoprano Saxophone – Joe FarrellWritten-By, Producer, Arranged By – Chick Corea |
5:03 |
| 1-8 | –Bennie Maupin | Water TortureArranged By, Conductor – Onaje Allen Gumbs*Bass [G3 Gibson Bass] – Ralph Armstrong*Drums – James LeviElectric Guitar – Blackbird McKnight*Piano [Acoustic Piano], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet – Patrice RushenProducer – Pat Gleeson*Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Saxello, Piccolo Flute, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Synthesizer [Oberheim Polyphonic Synthesizer] – Bennie MaupinSynthesizer [Oberheim], Synthesizer [E-Mu Polyphonic] – Pat Gleeson*Trombone – Craig Kilby*Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Eddie HendersonWritten-By – Bennie Maupin |
4:50 |
| 1-9 | –Monty Alexander | MonticelloBass – "Senator" Eugene Wright*Drums – Bobby DurhamPiano – Monty AlexanderProducer – Don SchlittenWritten-By – Monty Alexander |
3:50 |
| 1-10 | –Chico Hamilton | The BaronAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Arthur BlytheAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Gary Gordon Bass – Bruce Johnson*Drums, Percussion – Chico HamiltonGuitar – Marvin Horne, Michael Santiago*Producer – Chico Hamilton, Robin McBrideWritten-By – Bruce Johnson* |
3:33 |
| 1-11 | –Roy Ayers | Move To Groove (Live)Bass – Clint HoustonDrums – David Lee Piano – Harry WhitakerProducer – Roy AyersVibraphone [Vibes], Percussion – Roy AyersWritten-By – Edwin Birdsong |
8:00 |
| 1-12 | –George Duke | The AuraBass – Alphonso "Slim" Johnson*Drums, Congas – Leon "Ndugu" Chancler*Keyboards – George DukeProducer – Baldhard Falk*Written-By – George Duke |
1:24 |
| 1-13 | –Candido | Candido's FunkPercussion – Candido Camero*Producer – Jerry SchoenbaumWritten-By – Candido, Chico O'Farrill |
4:13 |
| 1-14 | –Mandrill | Lord Of The Golden BaboonBass – Fudgie KaeDrums, Percussion – Charles PadroGuitar, Percussion – Omar MesaKeyboards – Claude "Coffee" CavePiano – Greg MathiesonProducer – Alfred V. Brown*, MandrillSaxophone – Rich Wilson*Saxophone, Flute – Carlos WilsonTrumpet, Percussion – Lou Wilson*Written-By – Mandrill |
3:33 |
| 1-15 | –Alphonse Mouzon | Do I Have To?Bass – Scott Edwards Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer [Arp String] – Alphonse MouzonElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Herbie HancockExecutive-Producer – Joachim Ernst Berandt*Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry HeyFlute, Alto Saxophone [Solo] – Kim HutchcroftGuitar – Lee Ritenour, Paul Jackson, Jr.*Horns – The Seawind HornsProducer, Arranged By, Conductor – Alphonse MouzonTenor Saxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsWritten-By – Alphonse Mouzon |
8:51 |
| 2-1 | –Wayne Henderson | Hot StuffBaritone Saxophone, Flute – Bob Greve*Bass – Donnie Beck*Drums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Roland BautistaKeyboards – Bobby LyleTenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsTenor Saxophone, Flute – Chuck BrookeTrombone – Donald Cooke*, George Bohanon, John ErvinTrombone [Lead] – Wayne HendersonTrumpet – Dave Grover*, Oscar Brashear, Steven Madaio*Written-By, Producer – Wayne Henderson |
4:21 |
| 2-2 | –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* | Use MeArranged By – Dave Matthews , Fred WesleyBass – Gordon EdwardsConductor – Dave Matthews Drums – Jimmy MadisonElectric Piano – Dave Matthews Guitar – Charlie Brown , Sam Brown Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldProducer – James BrownSaxophone – Joe Farrell, Michael BreckerSaxophone [Possibly] – Jim Temperle*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Jon Faddis, Randy BreckerVocals – Debbie McDuffie*, Hilda Harris, Maeretha StewartWritten-By – Bill Withers |
3:42 |
| 2-3 | –Jess Roden | On BroadwayArranged By – Jess RodenBass – Mickey Feat*Congas – Alan Sharp*Drums – Richard BaileyElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet – Roy DaviesFlute – Steve GregoryPercussion – Chief & JProducer – Allen Toussaint, Chris BlackwellStrings – Harry RobinsonVocals, Guitar – Jess RodenWritten-By – Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller*, Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil* |
7:02 |
| 2-4 | –Coke Escovedo | What Are You UnderArranged By – Coke*, Mark Phillips Backing Vocals – Julia Tillman*, Maxine Willard*Bass – Mark Phillips Drums – Pete RissoExecutive-Producer – Coke EscovedoGuitar – Joe RubinoHorns – Forrest Buchtel, Mike Kirkhouse, Ron Smith , Vince DenimKeyboards – Frank MercurioLead Vocals – Calvin Tillery, Linda TilleryProducer – Patrick GleesonStrings – Joanna Hervig, Miriam Dye, Nathan Rubin, Roy Malan, Teressa Adams*Timbales, Congas, Percussion – Coke EscovedoWritten-By – Joe Rubino, Linda Tillery |
2:52 |
| 2-5 | –Ahmad Jamal | BoatrideKeyboards – Ahmad JamalProducer – Paul GaytenWritten-By – Ahmad Jamal |
4:58 |
| 2-6 | –Kool & The Gang | Universal SoundAlto Saxophone, Flute, Congas, Contralto Vocals – Dennis "D.T." Thomas*Arranged By – Kool & The GangBass, Vocals – Robert "Kool" Bell*Drums, Percussion, Vocals – George "Funky" Brown*Executive-Producer – Khalis BayyanGuitar – Charles Smith*Piano – Ricky WestProducer – K.G. Productions*Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, Alto Flute, Piano, Synthesizer [Arp] – Khalis BayyanTrombone – Otha NashTrumpet – Robert "Spike" Mickens*Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Larry GittensWritten-By – Khalis Bayyan, Kool & The Gang |
3:59 |
| 2-7 | –Mandrill | CohelloBass – Fudgie KaeDrums, Percussion, Vocals – Charles PadroGuitar, Percussion, Vocals – Omar MesaKeyboards – Claude "Coffee" CavePiano – Greg MathiesonProducer – Alfred V. Brown*, MandrillSaxophone – Rich Wilson*Saxophone, Flute, Vocals – Carlos WilsonTrumpet, Percussion, Vocals – Lou Wilson*Written-By – Claude "Coffee" Cave |
1:42 |
| 2-8 | –Jimmy Smith | Give Up The BootyAlto Saxophone – Fred JacksonArranged By – Alan Silvestri, Eugene McDanielsArranged By [Horns] – Jerry PetersArranged By [Vocals] – Carmen TwillieBass – Abraham LaborielDrums – Lenny WhiteGuitar – Alan SilvestriHarmonica – Stanley BehrensOrgan, Synthesizer – Jimmy SmithPercussion – Steve FormanPiano – Herbie HancockProducer – Eugene McDanielsTenor Saxophone – Ernie WattsTrombone – George BohanonTrumpet – Nolan SmithVocals – William Champlin*, Carmen Twillie, Vennette Gloud*Written-By – Alan Silvestri, Eugene McDaniels |
8:11 |
| 2-9 | –Roy Ayers | Party SexBass – Clint HoustonDrums – Dennis DavisGuitar – Bob FuscoGuitar [Possibly] – Billy Nichols, David BarronVibraphone [Vibes], Keyboards – Harry WhitakerWhistle, Tambourine – Unknown ArtistWritten-By – Roy Ayers |
7:01 |
| 2-10 | –Sea Level | Sneakers (Fifty-Four) (12" Version)Bass – Lamar WilliamsDrums, Percussion – Joe EnglishElectric Guitar – Davis CauseyGuitar – Jimmy Nails*Keyboards, Percussion – Chuck LeavellKeyboards, Saxophone, Percussion – Randall BramblettProducer – Stewart LevineWritten-By – Jimmy Nalls |
6:38 |
| 2-11 | –Ohio Players | There It IsBass – Marshall JonesCongas – Robert "Kuumba" JonesDrums – James "Diamond" WilliamsFlute – Clarence "Satch" Satchell*Guitar – Leroy "Sugarfoot" BonnerKeyboards – William "Billy" Beck*Producer – Ohio PlayersRhythm Guitar – Clarence "Chet" WillisTrumpet [Not Playing] – Marvin "Merv" Pierce, Ralph "Pee Wee" MiddlebrooksWritten-By – William Beck*, Clarence Willis*, Clarence Satchell, James Williams*, Leroy Bonner*, Marshall Jones, Marvin Pierce*, Ralph Middlebrooks* |
5:42 |
| 2-12 | –Hugh Masekela | The Boy's Doin' ItBass, Vocals – Yaw OpokuCongas – Kwasi "Rocki" Dzidzomu*Drums – Papa Frankie ToddElectric Piano – Adelaja Gboyega*Guitar, Vocals – Stanley Todd KwesiHorn, Vocals – Hugh Masekela, O.J Ekemode*Producer – Hugh Masekela, Stewart LevineShekere, Bells, Vocals – Odinga "Guy" WarrenTalking Drum, Vocals – Asante*Written-By – Gboyega Adelaja, Hugh Masekela, Odinga Warren*, O.J. Ekemode*, Frankie Todd*, Stanley Kwesi*, Yaw Opoku |
4:01 |
| 2-13 | –Houston Person | I No Get Eye For BackArranged By, Conductor – Horace OttBaritone Saxophone, Flute – Babe Clarke*Congas, Percussion – "Master" Henry Gibson*, Lawrence KillianElectric Bass – Wilbur BascombElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Jerry Friedman, John TropeaPiano, Clavinet, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Horace OttProducer – Houston Person, Robin McBrideTenor Saxophone – Houston PersonTenor Saxophone, Flute – Dave TofaniTrombone – Warren CovingtonTrumpet – Jon FaddisTrumpet, Piccolo Trumpet – Burt CollinsWritten-By – Fela Ransome Kuti* |
11:23 |
| 2-14 | –Roy Ayers / Wayne Henderson | No Deposit, No ReturnBass – Nathaniel PhillipsCongas – Chano O'FerralDrums – Bernard Purdie, Bruce CarterElectric Piano, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Roy AyersGuitar – Chuck AnthonyPiano [Acoustic Piano] – Armand Donelian*Producer – Roy Ayers, Wayne HendersonSynthesizer [Oberheim] – Philip WooTrombone – Wayne HendersonVocals – Carla Vaughn, Jim Gilstrap, Judi Brown*, Stephanie SpruillWritten-By – Roy Ayers |
2:42 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. – D 203642
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- Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Verve Records
- Marketed By – Verve Records
- Remastered At – PolyGram Studios
- Pressed By – PMDC, USA
Credits
- Art Direction – David Lau
- Compilation Producer – Alan Leeds, Harry Weinger
- Consultant [Creative Consultant] – Jerry Rappaport
- Design – Lisa Po-Ying Huang
- Executive-Producer – Bill Levenson, Chuck Mitchell
- Liner Notes [Essay] – Greg Casseus
- Photography By [Candido And Chico Hamilton] – Chuck Stewart
- Remastered By [Digitally] – Gary N. Mayo*
Notes
Tracks Information CD11. Roy Ayers - The Boogie Back (from the Polydor album "Change Up To The Groove", 1974).
2. Ahmad Jamal - Superstition (from the 20th Century album "Ahmad Jamal", 1973).
3. Kool & The Gang - Dujii (from the De-Lite album "Live At P.J.'s", 1972).
4. Jimmy Smith - Eight Counts For Rita (from the Mercury album "Unfinished Business", 1978).
5. The J.B.'s W/James Brown - To My Brother (previously unreleased long version of track from the Polydor soundtrack album "Slaughter's Big Rip-Off", 1973).
6. Randy Weston - In Memory Of (Remixed version from the Verve CD Tanjah, 1995; original album released on Polydor, 1973).
7. Chick Corea - Fickle Funk (from the Polydor album "Secret Agent", 1978).
8. Bennie Maupin - Water Torture (from the Mercury album "Slow Traffic To The Right", 1977).
9. Monty Alexander - Monticello (from the MPS album "We've Only Just Begun", 1973. Previously unreleased in U.S.).
10. Chico Hamilton - The Baron (from the Mercury album "Catwalk", 1977).
11. Roy Ayers - Move To Groove (Live) - (from the Polydor album "Live At Montreaux", 1972. Previously unreleased in the U.S.).
12. George Duke - The Aura (from the MPS CD "Three Originals"; originally released on the album "The Aura Will Prevail", 1975).
13. Candido - Candido's Funk (from the Polydor album "Drum Fever", 1973).
14. Mandrill - Lord Of The Golden Baboon (from the Polydor album "Mandrill Is", 1972).
15. Alphonse Mouzon - Do I Have To? (from the MPS album "By All Means" 1980; U.S. release on Pausa, 1981).
Tracks Information CD2
1. Wayne Henderson - Hot Stuff (from the Polydor album "Living On A Dream", 1978).
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Use Me (People single B-side release only 1972).
3. Jess Roden - On Broadway (from the Island album "Jess Roden", 1974).
4. Coke Escovedo - What Are You Under (from the Mercury album "Coke", 1975).
5. Ahmad Jamal - Boatride (from the 20th Century album "Intervals", 1980).
6. Kool & The Gang - Universal Sound (from the De-Lite album (Love And Understanding, 1975).
7. Mandrill - Cohelo (from the Polydor album "Mandrill Is", 1972).
8. Jimmy Smith - Give Up The Booty (from the Mercury album "Sit On It!", 1977).
9. Roy Ayers - Party Sex (Previously unreleased), recorded October 20, 1972 during the Red Black and Green sessions.
10. Sea Level - Sneakers (Fifty-Four) (12" version of track from the Capricorn album "On The Edge", 1978).
11. Ohio Players - There It Is (1976 jam session; first issued on "Funk On Fire: The Mercury Anthology", 1995).
12. Hugh Masekela - The Boy's Doin' It (from the Casablanca album "The Boy's Doin' It", 1975).
13. Houston Person - I No Get Eye For Back (from the Mercury album "Harmony", 1977).
14. Roy Ayers / Wayne Henderson - No Deposit, No Return (from the Polydor album "Step Into Our Life", 1978).
Photographs and LP jackets courtesy of PolyGram Archives
Printed in USA
This release was available through BMG Music Club membership program in 1995.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): IFPI L007 314 525 798-2 02% A
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): IFPI L007 314 525 799-2 02% C
- Matrix / Runout (Mould Hub CD1): MADE IN USA BY PMDC IFPI 0306
- Matrix / Runout (Mould Hub CD2): MADE IN USA BY PMDC IFPI 0334
- Mastering SID Code (CD1 & CD2): IFPI L007
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0306
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0334
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 797-2 | Various | Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk (2xCD, Comp) | Verve Records, Chronicles | 525 797-2 | UK & Europe | 1995 |
| 314 525 797-2 | Various | Move To Groove -The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk (2xCD, Comp) | Verve Records, Chronicles | 314 525 797-2 | US | 1995 |
| 525 797-2 | Various | Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk (2xCD, Comp) | Verve Records, Chronicles | 525 797-2 | Europe | 1995 |

