• Verve By Request SERIES

• 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE QUALITY VINYL

Released in 1977, Bennie Maupin’s second album as a leader, and first for Mercury puts his time as part of the Headhunters on full display. The album as a whole is satisfying blend of funk and darker textured moments supported by a solid band including Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson, Eddie Henderson and more.

PERSONNEL:
Bennie Maupin - (bass clarinet, soprano & tenor sax, flute, backing vocals)
Onaje Allen Gumbs - (piano)
Patrice Rushen - (clavinet, Rhodes electric piano, pianos)
Nathan Rubin - (Concertmaster, Strings
James Levi - (drumss)
Eddie Henderson - (flugelhorn, trumpets)
Blackbird McKnight - (electric guitars)
Pat Gleeson - (synthesizers (Oberheim Polyphonic, E-mu Polyphonic)
Craig Kilby - (trombones)
Paul Jackson - (bass)

TRACKS:
A1. It Remains to Be Seen
A2. Eternal Flame
A3. Water Torture

B1. You Know the Deal
B2. Lament
B3. Quasar