Name: The Great Johnny Adams Jazz Album by Johnny Adams
Brand: Johnny Adams
SKU: 1166121842
Price: 9.9 USD
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If any label has the means to exploit its catalog, it's Rounder, and in its Perfect Ten series, the label picked ten of its best-known artists and chose representative selections from what they issued. Most of these artists -- Ruth Brown, Ted Hawkins, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Loudon Wainwright III, Solomon Burke, Duke Robillard, Mississippi John Hurt, Johnny Copeland, Tracy Nelson, as well as the subject of this collection, the great Johnny Adams -- did record better material elsewhere, but the sides chosen do capture them at particular and sometimes poignant and important places in their careers. This set by Adams is unusual in that it covers not his signature rhythm & blues and soul shouting styles -- those he is by far best known for -- but his wonderfully articulate dip into jazz in the mid-'90s. These cuts are culled from three albums cut between 1993 and 1996, all of which were recorded in New Orleans and feature many excellent studio sidemen, among them Dr. Lonnie Smith on the B-3, Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, the great soul-jazz guitarist Jimmy Ponder, tenor boss Houston Person, Harry Connick, Jr., and baritone saxophonist Kidd Jordan, to name a few. The arrangements on a pair of these cuts -- "Come Rain or Come Shine" and "Good Morning Heartache" -- were handled by Crescent City legend Wardell Quezergue. This set walks a beautiful line between blues, jazz, and a soulful kind of swing. While it may not be representative of the rest of Adams career, it is a wonderful departure and well worth checking out.
© Thom Jurek /TiVo

1. Come Rain Or Come Shine

by Johnny Adams

Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Joe Saulsbury Jnr.; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Edward "kidd" Jordan; Performer
Double Bass: James Singleton; Performer
Drums: Johnny Vidacovich; Performer
Flugelhorn: Clyde Kerr Jnr.; Performer
Keyboard: David Torkanowsky; Performer
Performer: Tony Dagradi
David Torkanowsky
Johnny Adams
Johnny Vidacovich
James Singleton
Jamil Sharif
Maynard Chatters
Clyde Kerr Jnr.
Joe Saulsbury Jnr.
Edward "kidd" Jordan; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Dagradi; Performer
Trombone: Maynard Chatters; Performer
Trumpet: Jamil Sharif; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Composer: Harold Arlen
Johnny Mercer; Composer
Conductor: Wardell Quezergue; Conductor
Producer: Scott Billington; Production

2. Love For Sale

by Johnny Adams

Performer: Johnny Adams
Steve Masakowski
James Singleton; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Steve Masakowski; Performer
Double Bass: James Singleton; Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Assistant Producer: David Torkanowsky; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing: David Farrell; Production
Mixing Assistant: Steve Reynolds; Production
Producer: David Torkanowsky
Scott Billington; Production
Recording: David Farrell; Production
Recording Assistant: Steve Reynolds; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Studio Personnel: David Farrell
Tom Coyne
Steve Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other

3. Angel Eyes

by Johnny Adams

Guitar: Jimmy Ponder; Performer
Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Dr. Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: Jimmy Ponder
Johnny Adams
Dr. Lonnie Smith; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Composer: Earl Brent
Matt Dennis; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing: David Farrell; Production
Mixing Assistant: Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Recording: David Farrell; Production
Recording Assistant: Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Studio Personnel: David Farrell
Tom Coyne
Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Composer Lyricist: Earl Brent
Matt Dennis; Other

4. Why Do I

by Johnny Adams

Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Bill "foots" Samuel; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bill "foots" Samuel; Performer
Bass Guitar: Darrel Francis Sr.; Performer
Mixing: Glenn Berger; Production
Producer: Scott Billington
Jeff Hannusch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Roger Ebacher; Other
Recording: Jay Gallagher; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Drums: Wilbert Arnold; Performer
Guitar: Walter "wolfman" Washington; Performer
Organ: Craig Wroten; Performer
Percussion: George "geeje" Jackson Jr.; Performer
Performer: Alvin "red" Tyler
Johnny Adams
Walter "wolfman" Washington
Bill "foots" Samuel
Craig Wroten
Terry Tullos
Darrel Francis Sr.
George "geeje" Jackson Jr.
Wilbert Arnold; Performer
Piano: Craig Wroten; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Alvin "red" Tyler
Bill "foots" Samuel; Performer
Trumpet: Terry Tullos; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Assistant Producer: Jeff Hannusch; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Coyne
Glenn Berger
Jay Gallagher; Production
Conga: George "geeje" Jackson Jr.; Other
Composer: Roger Ebacher; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production

5. Ill Wind

by Johnny Adams

Guitar: Jimmy Ponder; Performer
Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing Assistant: Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Recording: David Farrell; Production
Recording Assistant: Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Studio Personnel: David Farrell
Tom Coyne
Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Composer Lyricist: Harold Arlen
Ted Koehler; Other
Drums: Shannon Powell; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Dr. Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: Jimmy Ponder
Johnny Adams
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Ed Petersen
Shannon Powell; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ed Petersen; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Composer: Harold Arlen
Ted Koehler; Composer
Mixing: David Farrell; Production

6. Good Morning Heartache

by Johnny Adams

Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Joe Saulsbury Jnr.; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Edward "kidd" Jordan; Performer
Double Bass: James Singleton; Performer
Drums: Johnny Vidacovich; Performer
Flugelhorn: Clyde Kerr Jnr.; Performer
Keyboard: David Torkanowsky; Performer
Performer: Tony Dagradi
David Torkanowsky
Johnny Adams
Johnny Vidacovich
James Singleton
Jamil Sharif
Maynard Chatters
Clyde Kerr Jnr.
Joe Saulsbury Jnr.
Edward "kidd" Jordan; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Dagradi; Performer
Trombone: Maynard Chatters; Performer
Trumpet: Jamil Sharif; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Composer: Dan Fisher
Ervin Drake
Irene Higginbotham; Composer
Conductor: Wardell Quezergue; Conductor
Producer: Scott Billington; Production

7. Blue Gardenia

by Johnny Adams

Performer: Johnny Adams
Harry Connick Jr; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Piano: Harry Connick Jr; Performer
Composer: Lester Lee
Sidney Russell; Composer
Assistant Producer: David Torkanowsky; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing: David Farrell; Production
Mixing Assistant: Steve Reynolds; Production
Producer: David Torkanowsky
Scott Billington; Production
Recording: David Farrell; Production
Recording Assistant: Steve Reynolds; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Studio Personnel: David Farrell
Tom Coyne
Steve Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Lester Lee
Sidney Russell; Other

8. I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You

by Johnny Adams

Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Double Bass: James Singleton; Performer
Drums: Johnny Vidacovich; Performer
Performer: Ralph Johnson
David Torkanowsky
Johnny Adams
Johnny Vidacovich
James Singleton; Performer
Piano: David Torkanowsky; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ralph Johnson; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Composer: Arthur Kent
David Mann
Redd Evans; Composer
Producer: Scott Billington; Production

9. I Cover The Waterfront

by Johnny Adams

Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Double Bass: James Singleton; Performer
Drums: Shannon Powell; Performer
Performer: David Torkanowsky
Johnny Adams
Houston Person
Shannon Powell
James Singleton; Performer
Piano: David Torkanowsky; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Houston Person; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Assistant Producer: David Torkanowsky; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing Assistant: Steve Reynolds; Production
Producer: David Torkanowsky
Scott Billington; Production
Recording: David Farrell; Production
Recording Assistant: Steve Reynolds; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Studio Personnel: David Farrell
Tom Coyne
Steve Reynolds; Production
Composer Lyricist: Edward Heyman
John Green; Other
Composer: Edward Heyman
John Green; Composer
Mixing: David Farrell; Production

10. Cookin' In Style

by Johnny Adams

Primary Artist: Johnny Adams; Main Performer
Alto Saxophone: Donald Harrison; Performer
Drums: Shannon Powell; Performer
Guitar: Jimmy Ponder; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing Assistant: Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Recording: David Farrell; Production
Recording Assistant: Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Studio Personnel: David Farrell
Tom Coyne
Steve Reynolds
Matt Coby; Production
Composer Lyricist: Percy Mayfield; Other
Hammond B3 Organ: Dr. Lonnie Smith; Performer
Performer: Jimmy Ponder
Johnny Adams
Donald Harrison
Dr. Lonnie Smith
Ed Petersen
Shannon Powell; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ed Petersen; Performer
Vocals: Johnny Adams; Performer
Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Recording Producer: Scott Billington; Production
Jr.: Donald Harrison; Other
Composer: Percy Mayfield; Composer
Mixing: David Farrell; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz

Label

Universal Music Group International

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2009

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Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

1166121842

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The Great Johnny Adams Jazz Album

1. Come Rain Or Come Shine

2. Love For Sale

3. Angel Eyes

4. Why Do I

5. Ill Wind

6. Good Morning Heartache

7. Blue Gardenia

8. I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You

9. I Cover The Waterfront

10. Cookin' In Style

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The Great Johnny Adams Jazz Album

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1. Come Rain Or Come Shine

2. Love For Sale

3. Angel Eyes

4. Why Do I

5. Ill Wind

6. Good Morning Heartache

7. Blue Gardenia

8. I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You

9. I Cover The Waterfront

10. Cookin' In Style

Technical Specifications