The Gadd Gang - The Gadd Gang (1986) [2008 SACD]

Although he has appeared on a countless number of studio sessions, this release was (with the exception of an obscure Japanese date in 1984) drummer Steve Gadd's debut as a leader. The Gadd Gang (comprised of the drummer, guitarist Cornell Dupree, bassist Eddie Gómez and Richard Tee on keyboards) was a likable unit that blended together jazz, R&B and some groovin' funk. With the addition of a horn section arranged by David Matthews, the group plays Bob Dylan's "Watching the River Flow," and Wilton Felder's "Way Back Home," a medley of "Honky Tonk" and "I Can't Stop Loving You," and some basic band originals that can appeal to a wide audience.

Tracks:

01. Watching The River Flow
02. Strength
03. Way Back Home
04. Morning Love
05. Duke's Lullaby
06. Everything You Do
07. Honky Tonk/I Can't Stop Loving You

Personnel:

Steve Gadd - Percussion, Conga, Drums
Cornell Dupree - Guitar
Richard Tee - Piano, Organ (Hammond)
Eddie Gomez - Bass
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Michael Brecker - Sax (Tenor)
Jon Faddis - Trumpet
George Young - Sax (Tenor)
Ronnie Cuber - Horn, Sax (Baritone)
Barry Rogers - Trombone
Lew Soloff - Trumpet
David Taylor - Trombone