Stan Getz - Marrakesh Express
Stan Getz, tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Stan Getz]
Unidentified orchestra conducted by Richard Hewson
Arranged by Richard Hewson
Written by Graham Nash (A1), Johnny Mandel (A2), Burt Bacharach & Hal David (A3, B2b, B3-4), Joni Mitchell (A4), Harry Nilsson (A5), Paul Simon (A6), Nino Rota (B1), John Lennon and Paul McCartney (B2a)
B3 from The 20th Century-Fox Film "Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid"
B4 from The Cinema Center Film "The April Fools"
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12''
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Third Man Pressing, Detroit, MI
Label : Verve - Verve By Request Series
Original Label : MGM
Recorded in 1969 at Abbey Road, London
Engineered by Jeff Jarratt
Produced by George Martin
Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound
Originally released in 1970
Reissued in October 2023
Tracks :
Side A:
- Marrakesh Express
- Just A Child
- I'll Never Fall In Love Again - From the Broadway Musical Promises, Promises
- Both Sides Now
- Without Her
- Cecilia
Side B:
- Love Theme from Romeo And Juliet
- Medley: Because / Do You Know the Way to San Jose
- Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
- The April Fools
Reviews :
This 1970 album, Marrakesh Express, sees master saxophonist Stan Getz cover hits of the day with Beatles producer George Martin at the controls. Getz tries his hand at songs by Paul Simon, Bacharach-David, a heartfelt take on Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" and Graham Nash's title track.
“Not one of Stan's greatest albums, but one that's got some pretty wonderful moments! The album features larger arrangements by Richard Hewson, set to production by George Martin -- done in an easy jazzy style, with Stan out front on lead solo, blowing in a mellow way, as he did on albums of the sort done for Verve in the late 60s. A few of the tracks are a bit sleepy, but there's some well-chosen pop tunes that provide a whole new vehicle for Getz's always-great tone. Titles include "Without Her", "Cecilia", "Marrakesh Express", "The April Fools", and "Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head".” Dusty Groove
Rating:
AllMusic 3 / 5 , Discogs 4.13 / 5