Another album from the 70's I mainly bought because it said " Arrangements: Fred Wesley". You never can go wrong. Released in 1979. I love how jazz influenced this funk album is, like many records during this time. Chameleon was found by saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a saxophonist with an interesting career between jazz and r&b, from Elvin Jones to Roberta Flack, Earth Wind & Fire and Busta Rhymes.. and still performing, as a matter of fact, this weekend at Dizzy's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City with his jazz quintet. You know who plays drums? The name rang a bell... and yes, it's not coincidence they are family: Ronald Bruner. He's the father of Ronald Bruner, Jr, Stephen Bruner (Thundercat) and Jameel Bruner of The Internet. Thanks to Discogs, we can also have a look at some of the other musicians: Delbert Taylor, the trumpet player, played also in Slave and also plays on Fred's "House Party". Michael E. Stanton: played with Marvin Gaye, on the same live album as bass player Gerald Brown. I wonder how they met. Did they tour with this project? Or was it the funky dream come true of Azar Lawrence? I'll ask him and if I get an answer I'll let you know.
This is one of my favourites of the album, the instrumental "Mysteryoso. Clear signature of Fred. I always wonder if he influenced the Brecker Brothers during the Parliament period or they influence them. Or both? Questions, questions, questions :-)
Read the latest newsletterAnd if you want:Sign up for the newsletter - Another album from the 70's I mainly bought because it said Arrangements: Fred Wesley. You never can go wrong. Released in 1979. I love how jazz influenced this funk album is, like many records during this time. Chameleon was found by saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a saxophonist with an interesting career between jazz and r&b, from Elvin Jones to Roberta Flack, Earth Wind & Fire and Busta Rhymes.. and still performing, as a matter of fact, this weekend at Dizzy's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City with his jazz quintet.You know who plays drums? The name rang a bell... and yes, it's not coincidence they are family: Ronald Bruner. He's the father of Ronald Bruner, Jr, Stephen Bruner (Thundercat) and Jameel Bruner of The Internet. Thanks to Discogs, we can also have a look at some of the other musicians: Delbert Taylor, the trumpet player, played also in Slave and also plays on Fred's House Party. Michael E. Stanton: played with Marvin Gaye, on the same live album as bass player Gerald Brown. I wonder how they met. Did they tour with this project? Or was it the funky dream come true of Azar Lawrence? I'll ask him and if I get an answer I'll let you know.This is one of my favourites of the album, the instrumental Mysteryoso. Clear signature of Fred. I always wonder if he influenced the Brecker Brothers during the Parliament period or they influence them. Or both? Questions, questions, questions :-)
