Released 1976 Sinbad
(1976) The Sisters
(1977) Release date 1976 Genre Jazz | Length 40:29 Artist Weldon Irvine Label RCA Victor | |
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Recorded 1976 at RCA Studios, 'B' and 'E', New York City, New York Producers Weldon Irvine, Mike Lipskin Similar Spirit Man, Cosmic Vortex ‑ Justice Di, What's Going On | ||
Weldon irvine sinbad
Sinbad is a 1976 album by jazz keyboardist, Weldon Irvine.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Jason Ankeny awarded the album 4 stars stating:
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.
Track listings
All songs written by Weldon Irvine; unless noted
- "Sinbad" 6:21
- "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" - (Stevie Wonder) 5:51
- "What's Goin' On?" - (Marvin Gaye) 4:38
- "I Love You" - (Don Blackman) 3:03
- "Do Something for Yourself" 4:45
- "Music is the Key" - (Weldon Irvine, T. Smith) 7:36
- "Here's Where I Came In" 3:36
- "Gospel Feeling" 4:16
Personnel
Songs
1Sinbad6:25
2Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing5:55
3What's Going On4:40