Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society (2LP)
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Esperanza Spalding - vocals, electric and acoustic bass
Leo Genovese: piano, Rhodes electric piano, keyboards (A1–3, B3, C2 to D3), guembri (C3)
Daniel Blake: saxophones, flute (A1–3, C2 to D1)
Darren Barrett: trumpet (A1–3, 9, D1, D3)
Jeff Galindo: trombone (A1, A3, 8, D1, D3)
Terri Lyne Carrington: drums (A1–3, B2, C3, D2)
Gretchen Parlato: background vocals, spoken word (A1, B3, D1)
Becca Stevens, Justin Brown: background vocals (A1, B3)
Alan Hampton, Chris Turner: background vocals (A1)
Jamie Haddad: percussion (A1)
Jef Lee Johnson: guitar (A2, C3)
Olivia Deprado: violin (A2)
Jody Redhage: cello (A2)
James Weidman: organ (B1)
Algebra Blessett: vocals (B2)
Savannah Children's Choir: choral voices (B2)
Lionel Loueke: guitar, voice (B2)
Raymond Angry: organ (B2)
Tivon Penicott:tenor saxophone (B2)
Igmar Thomas, Corey King: trumpet (B2)
Joe Lovano: tenor saxophone (B3)
Ricardo Vogt: guitar (B3, C2, D2)
Lyndon Rochelle: drums (B3)
Janice Scroggins: piano (B4)
Billy Hart: drums (B4)
Jack DeJohnette: drums (C2, D1, D3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jack DeJohnette]
Lalah Hathaway: vocals (C3)
Raydar Ellis: spoken word, sounds (D1)
Leni Stern: background vocals (D1)
Anthony Diamond: saxophone (D2)
Q-Tip: vocals, glockenspiel (D2)
Gilad Hekselman: guitar (D3)
American Music Program Big Band (A1, C2, D2) arranged and conducted by Thara Memory:
- Kama Bell: clarinet
- Renato Caranto, John Carey, Andrew Olsen, Sam Seacrest, Kyle Zimmerman: alto saxophone
- Hayden Conrad, Nicole Glover, Aaron Reihs, Adam Reihs: tenor saxophone
- Stanley Matabane: tenor and alto saxophone
- Jeff Rathbone: baritone saxophone
- Kiran Bosely, Noah Conrad, Noah Hocker, Benjamin C. McDonald, Tree Palmedo, Benjamin Seacrest: trumpet
- Stan Bock, Dan Brewster, Ian Garner, Javier Nero, Ashton Summers, Matt Warming: trombone
- Jerry Stalnaker: bass trombone
Written by Esperanza Spalding (A1-3, B1-2, C1-2, lyrics C3, D1-3), Algebra Blessett (A3), Stevie Wonder (B3), Susaye Greene-Brown (B3), Joseph Vitarelli (C3), Wayne Shorter (C3)
2 LPs, gatefold jacket with insert
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : RTI
Label : Craft Recordings
Original Label : Heads Up International
Produced by Esperanza Spalding, Q-Tip (A3, D2)
Originally released in August 1971
Reissued in March 2012
Tracks:
Side A:
- Radio Song
- Cinnamon Tree
- Crowned & Kissed
Side B:
- Land of the Free
- Black Gold feat. Algebra Blessett and Lionel Loueke
- I Can't Help It feat. Joe Lovano
Side C:
- Hold On Me
- Vague Suspicions
- Endangered Species feat. Lalah Hathaway
Side D:
- Let Her
- City of Roses
- Smile Like That
Awards:
2013 Grammy Award Winner:
- Best Jazz Vocal Album: Radio Music Society
- Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): "City Of Roses"
Reviews:
“Esperanza Spalding's fourth album, Radio Music Society (a companion piece to Chamber Music Society in name only) is one of enormous ambition -- polished production, sophisticated, busy charts, and classy songwriting -- that consciously juxtaposes neo-soul and adult-oriented jazz-tinged pop. It employs a stellar cast, largely of jazz musicians, to pull it off. She produced the set, with help from Q-Tip on a couple of numbers, and wrote all but two songs here: a cover of "I Can't Help It" (a Michael Jackson cover written by Stevie Wonder) and Wayne Shorter's "Endangered Species." There are truckloads of players, including three different all-star drummers in Terri Lyne Carrington, Jack DeJohnette, and Billy Hart, saxophonist Joe Lovano, and guitarists Jef Lee Johnson and Lionel Loueke on "Black Gold" (which also contains his vocals and an appearance by the Savannah Children's Choir). Though Ms. Spalding takes most lead vocals, there are also duet appearances from Lalah Hathaway and Algebra Blessett. Backing vocalists include Gretchen Parlato (who also anchors a chorus on several tunes) and Leni Stern. The American Music Program horn section appears on three cuts. The highlights here include "Crowned & Kissed" (a Q-Tip co-production) with its rubbery bassline, contrapuntal horns, Leo Genovese's artful pianism, and Carrington's impeccable sense of swing that bridges funk, neo-soul, jazz, and hip-hop. "Radio Song" contains layered interpolated rhythms (again courtesy of Carrington), sparkling Rhodes piano, syncopated horns and backing chorus, Spalding's alto croon, and a taut, popping bassline. Lovano's saxophone adds a truly elegant and graceful dimension to "I Can't Help It." The charts on Shorter's tune (with lyrics by Spalding) illuminate what may have been the composer's intent all along -- and nod at Pastorius-era Weather Report simultaneously. DeJohnette's funky subtlety drives the knotty fingerpop of "Let Her," and Hart's trademark, shimmering cymbal work on "Hold on Me" complements Spalding's sultry vocal in retro bluesy pop -- it's one of only a couple of places on the record where she plays acoustic bass. While Radio Music Society may play better to younger pop audiences than more die-hard jazzheads, this program is so diverse and well executed -- despite a little overreaching -- it's anybody's guess.” AllMusic Review by Thom Jurek
Ratings :
AllMusic : 3.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.33 / 5