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 Various Artists
Casino Lights
Label: Warner Brothers
Catalog Nº: 23718-1
Year Released: 1982
Producer(s): Tommy LiPuma
Track Listing:
This album was a live recording from the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. While not a Yellowjackets album per se, various 'Jackets performed on many of the tracks. The group (with Robben Ford and Lenny Castro) performs "Monmouth College Fight Song", composed by Russ, which he describes as "a march of sorts, but a little demented". They're also featured on "Tee Time For Eric" (CD only), which apppeared on the Robben Ford album "The Inside Story". The group also accompanies Randy Crawford (whom they backed up on tour) on John Lennon's "Imagine". Marathon man Ricky Lawson plays on the Al Jarreau/Randy Crawford duets of "Your Precious Love", "Who's Right, Who's Wrong" and "Sure Enough". Ricky and Robben Ford also backed up David Sanborn on "Theme from Love Is Not Enough" and "Hideaway"; the band also featured Marcus Miller. Neil Larsen and Buzz Feiten provide the title track, which featured Mike Mainieri on vibes, Robben on guitar and Marcus Miller on bass. Elsewhere on this album, Larry Carlton and Lenny Castro are featured artists.
This album was originally conceived as a double album by producer Tommy LiPuma, but it was reduced to one LP at the last minute. There was a second volume released in Europe, Casino Lights II. The original LP, plus a few tracks from the 2nd volume (including "Tee Time For Eric"), is included on the Casino Lights CD.
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