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| A1 | Pack Up Your BagsArranged By [Rhythm, Backing Vocals] – Harvey MasonArranged By [Strings] – Jerry PetersBacking Vocals – Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, Vonetta Fields*Bass – Nate Watt*Drums, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bells, Congas, Percussion – Harvey MasonGuitar – Al McKay, Mike Simbello*Harp – Dorothy AshbyPiano – Jerry PetersStrings – Charles Veal*Vocals, Soloist – Art Wilson Written-By – Art Wilson , Harvey Mason, Skip Scarborough |
5:00 |
| A2 | Till You Take My LoveArranged By [Horns] – Greg AdamsArranged By [Rhythm] – David Foster, Harvey MasonArranged By [Strings] – Jerry PetersBacking Vocals – Paulette McWilliams, Stephanie SpruillBass – Mike PorcaroDrums, Congas, Percussion – Harvey MasonElectric Piano – David FosterGuitar – Jay Graydon, Phil Upchurch, Ray Parker*Horns – Tower Of PowerPercussion – Steve FormanPiano – David PaichStrings – Charles Veal*Vocals, Soloist – Merry ClaytonWritten-By – David Foster, Harvey Mason |
3:30 |
| A3 | Space CadetsBass – Louis JohnsonEffects [Special Effects] – Hoppy MasonElectric Piano, Synthesizer – Dave GrusinGuitar – Ray Parker*Percussion, Drums, Vocals – Harvey MasonWritten-By – Dave Grusin, Harvey Mason, Louis Johnson, Ray Parker* |
3:32 |
| A4 | Freedom Either WayArranged By [Horns] – Larry WilliamsArranged By [Rhythm] – Harvey MasonBass – Louis JohnsonDrums, Congas, Percussion – Harvey MasonGuitar – Jay GraydonHorns – Sea Wind Horns*Percussion – Steve FormanPiano – David FosterVocals, Soloist – Harvey MasonWritten-By – Harvey Mason, S. Mason* |
3:30 |
| A5 | Funk In A Mason JarArranged By [Rhythm, Horns] – Harvey MasonVocals – Harvey Mason, Kenny Mason, Marvin Mason, Merry Clayton, Sylvia CoxWritten-By – Harvey Mason |
1:50 |
| B1 | What's Going On?Bass – Stanley BanksCello – Denyse Buffum, Renita Koven, Rollice Dale, Ronald Cooper, Selene Hurford, Virginia MajewskiDrums, Vibraphone [Vibes], Congas, Percussion, Arranged By [Rhythm, Strings] – Harvey MasonElectric Piano – Ronnie FosterPercussion – Steve FormanSoloist, Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Jorge DaltoStrings – Charles Veal*Violin – Arnold Belnick, Dorothy Wade, Harrison Goldman*, Henry Roth, Karen Jones , Marsha Van Dyke*, Bob Lipsett*, Robert Sushel, Garvey Winterton*Vocals, Soloist, Guitar – George BensonWritten-By – Alfred Cleveland*, Marvin Gaye, Renaldo Benson |
8:23 |
| B2 | Set It FreeArranged By [Rhyhtm] – Bob JamesArranged By [Strings] – Jerry PetersArranged By [Vocals] – Harvey MasonBass – Verdine WhiteCongas – Ralph McDonald*Drums – Harvey MasonGuitar – David T. WalkerGuitar, Acoustic Guitar – Lee RitenourPercussion – Victor FeldmanSoloist, Piano – Bob JamesSoloist, Tenor Saxophone – Tom ScottStrings – Charles Veal*Synthesizer – Dave GrusinVocals – Paulette McWilliams, Stephanie SpruillWritten-By – Eva Ein, Kenny Loggins |
5:49 |
| B3 | PhantaziaArranged By [Horns] – Harvey MasonArranged By [Rhythm] – Dave GrusinElectric Piano – Dave GrusinPercussion – Steve FormanPercussion, Drums – Harvey MasonSoloist, Bass – Anthony JacksonSoloist, Guitar – Lee RitenourSoloist, Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – Ronnie FosterSynthesizer – Ian UnderwoodTrombone – Bill Watrous, Dick "Slyde" Hyde*Trumpet – Chuck Finley*, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Kenny MasonWritten-By – Dave Grusin |
4:25 |
| B4 | LiquidArranged By [Horns] – Kenny MasonArranged By [Rhythm] – Bob JamesBass – Verdine WhiteCello – Denyse Buffum, Renita Koven, Rollice Dale, Ronald Cooper, Selene Hurford, Virginia MajewskiDrums – Harvey MasonGuitar – David T. Walker, Lee RitenourPercussion – Victor FeldmanPiano – Bob JamesSynthesizer – Dave GrusinTenor Saxophone – Tom ScottTrombone – Bill Watrous, Dick "Slyde" Hyde*Trumpet – Chuck Finley*, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Kenny MasonViolin – Arnold Belnick, Dorothy Wade, Harrison Goldman*, Henry Roth, Karen Jones , Marsha Van Dyke*, Bob Lipsett*, Robert Sushel, Garvey Winterton*Written-By – Harvey Mason |
4:37 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Howard Fritzson
- Design [Sleeve] – Miguel Sanchez
- Engineer – Barney Perkins, Don Murray, Frank Byron Clark*, Gary O, John Fischbach, John Neal, Peter Chaikin, Phil Schier
- Engineer [Assistant] – Bill Hudson , Chris Gordon, Cisco Deluna*
- Mixed By – Peter Chaikin
- Photography By – Blue Johnson
- Producer – Harvey Mason
- Typography [Hand Lettering] – Hal Fiedler
Notes
Harvey plays Roger Drums, Remo Drum Heads & Avedis Zildjian CymbalsRecorded at Conway Recorders, Crystal Recording, Burbank Studios, TBS Studio, Total Experience, ABC Recording Studios & Western United Studios.
Mixed at Conway Studios
© ℗ 1977 Arista Records, Inc.
Comes in plain white sleeve
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A Side): AB 4157 SA 1B
- Matrix / Runout (B Side): AB 4157 SB 1C
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 4157 | Harvey Mason | Funk In A Mason Jar (LP, Album) | Arista | AB 4157 | US | 1977 |
| 5N 058-60172 | Harvey Mason | Funk In A Mason Jar (LP, Album) | Arista | 5N 058-60172 | Netherlands | 1977 |
| BVCJ-34416 | Harvey Mason | Funk In A Mason Jar (CD, Album, RM, SHM) | Arista | BVCJ-34416 | Japan | 2008 |
| B19D-47031 | Harvey Mason | Funk In A Mason Jar (CD, Album, RE) | BMG | B19D-47031 | Japan | 1990 |
| IES-80997 | Harvey Mason | Funk In A Mason Jar (LP, Album) | Arista | IES-80997 | Japan | 1977 |

