Dave Grusin - The Gershwin Connection

Because many of Dave Grusin's albums have been rather commercial and overproduced, it is often forgotten how excellent a pianist he could be. This CD, which includes a 40-page booklet, features an enjoyable program of George and Ira Gershwin tunes played by a continually changing all-star lineup that includes the leader's piano, clarinetist Eddie Daniels, vibraphonist Gary Burton, altoist Eric Marienthal, trumpeter Sal Marquez, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist John Patitucci, drummer Dave Weckl and guest spots for pianist Chick Corea (who duets with Grusin on "'S Wonderful") and Don Grusin. A few of the numbers are given light funk rhythms and made to sound slightly "contemporary" (particularly "I've Got Plenty O' Nuthin'," which has an electric Ramsey Lewis-type groove), but overall, this is a very tasteful and respectful set -- a classy package. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Andy Baltimore Director Andy Ruggirello Design Bernie Kirsch Engineer Bud Katzel Liner Notes Carol Weinberg Photography Chick Corea Piano Dan Serrano Design Dave Grusin Arranger, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Executive Producer Dave Weckl Drums David Gibb Design David Nadien Choir Master Don Grusin Clavinet Don Murray Engineer, Mixing Ed Rak Engineer Eddie Daniels Clarinet Eric Marienthal Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto) Eric Rudd Assistant Engineer Gary Burton Vibraphone Geoff Gillette Engineer John Patitucci Bass Joseph Doughney Producer Larry Rosen Executive Producer Lee Ritenour Guitar (Acoustic) Mark Guilbeault Assistant Engineer Michael Landy Producer Michael Pollard Production Coordination Michelle Lewis Production Coordination Mike Kloster Mixing, Assistant Engineer Robert Read Assistant Engineer Robert Vosgien Editing Sal Marquez Trumpet Scott Johnson Design Sonny Emory Drums Sonny Mediana Design Troy Halderson Assistant Engineer Wally Traugott Mastering