Michael White - The X Factor (1978) {Wounded Bird}

Posted By: tiburon
Date: March 1, 2019

Michael White - The X Factor (1978) {Wounded Bird}
EAC 1.0b3 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 400dpi | 276MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 94MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Fusion

Still relatively unknown nearing the end of the 1970s, this talented violinist turned to George Duke to produce, arrange and hopefully reach some ears. The result for the most part is enjoyable but unremarkable jazz-pop-soul. On tunes like "The Red Planet," though, he's right there with the glory days of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Billy Cobham. It suggests what might have been for White before Jean-Luc Ponty staked out the high ground on the jazz violin landscape.

An overlooked soulful gem from Michael White – one of his smoother albums, but with a tight sound that really makes the whole thing great! The set was produced by George Duke, and it's got the same feel as some of Duke's best work of the time – soaring, soulful, with a style that blends fusion and soul – and which often features vocals. White plays his usual electric violin, and the album also features work by Patrice Rushen, Greg Phillinganes, and Duke himself performing as Dawili Gonga on keyboards. Titles include "Smile In Your Eyes", "You Are My Heartbeat", "Love Call", "The Red Planet", "Well Do It Then", and "Let Love Be Your Magic Carpet".
Track List
01. You Are My Heartbeat
02. Life As Always
03. Love Call
04. Well, Do It Then
05. The Red Planet
06. We Don't Eat No Meat
07. Let Love Be Your Magic Carpet
08. Smile in Your Eyes
09. X Factor

musicians
Michael White Violectra, Violin (Electric), Vocals
George Duke Celeste, Moog Synthesizer, Piano (Electric), Synthesizer
Patrice Rushen Piano (Electric)
Greg Phillinganes Piano (Electric)
Hubert Laws Flute, Piccolo
Byron Miller Bass
Airto Moreira Percussion
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler Drums
Babatunde Congas, Drums
Joseph Barboza Cowbell, Drums, Percussion
Roland Bautista Guitar
Marvin Boxley Guitar
Napoleon Murphy Brock Vocals
Pattie Brooks Vocals, Vocals (Background)
David Daniels Bass
Bruce Fowler Trombone
Walt Fowler Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Muffy Hendrix Vocals
Josie James Vocals, Vocals (Background)
King Errisson Congas, Percussion
Edward Myers Congas, Cowbell, Percussion, Tambourine, Timbales
Petsye Powell Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Muziki Roberson Piano (Electric)
Michael Sembello Guitar
Albert Wing Sax (Tenor)

Produced by George Duke


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Michael White / The X Factor

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