Recorded with an exemplary supporting cast featuring pianist Don Blackman, guitarist Eric Gale, and saxophonist Michael Brecker, Sinbad explores the extremes of Weldon Irvine's music, juxtaposing several of the keyboardist's funkiest, most energetic grooves to date alongside mellow, contemplative performances of uncommon intricacy and beauty. Inspired in both sound and spirit by the soul-searching Motown efforts of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, complete with covers of their respective "What's Going On" and "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing," Sinbad contrasts the elegant soul-jazz contours and luminous, horn-driven arrangements of the title cut and "Do Something for Yourself" alongside the nuances and soft pastels of "I Love You" and "Music Is the Key." The resiliency of Irvine's vision and the vibrant performances of his collaborators nevertheless create a kind of yin-yang dynamic that enables the album's divided soul to operate in harmony.
by Jason Ankeny
Tracklist:
1
Sinbad 6:25
W. Irvine
2
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing 5:53
Stevie Wonder
3
What's Goin' On? 4:39
Marvin Gaye
4
I Love You 3:04
D. Blackman
5
Do Something For Yourself 4:48
W. Irvine
6
Music is the Key 7:37
Weldon Irvine / Tommy Smith
7
Here's Where I Came In 3:47
W. Irvine
8
Gospel Feeling 4:16
W. Irvine
Credits
Alto Saxophone – George Young
Backing Vocals – Adrienne Albert, Bunny McCullough, Deborah McDuffie
Baritone Saxophone – Phil Bodner
Bass – Gordon Edwards
Bass Trombone – Alan Raph
Congas – Martin Charles
Drums – Chris Parker, Steve Gadd
(tracks: 2)
Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale
Percussion – Napoleon Revels-Bey
Piano [Acoustic], Lead Vocals – Don Blackman
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor, Keyboards, Synthesizer – Weldon Irvine
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
Trombone – Wayne Andre
Trumpet – Randy Brecker
WELDON IRVINE - Simbad [1976]
RE [2011] Sony / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
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