Charlie Haden – Closeness
Not to be confused with the French electronic duo, Long Island’s Air is a jazz-rock band from the 70’s consisting of four core members – Tom Coppola, John Siegler, Mark Rosengarden, and Googie Coppola. The group released one masterpiece album on Embryo Records in 1971 that has since become highly sought after and touted as “one of the great long lost records of the 70’s.” Produced by Herbie Mann, the album is a perfect blend of soul, rock, and jazz with complex time signature changes, Hammond organ, the Brecker Brothers, extended solo sections, and an absolutely tremendous vocal performance from Googie Coppola. Coppola’s voice is reminiscent of the all-time great vocalists and one that’s hard to forget after hearing it for the first time. Essential listening – we recommend everyone seek out a copy for their collection.
– Phil Cho
Recommended – Full Listen
Tags: Cult Classic / Essential Listening / Folk / Progressive Rock / Soul
Tracklist:
A1 Realize
A2 Mr. Man
A3 Baby, I Don’t Know Where Love
A4 Martin
A5 In Our Time
B1 Man Is Free
B2 Sister Bessie
B3 Lipstick
B4 Man’s Got Style
B5 Jail Cell
B6 I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
Credits:
Bass – John Siegler (tracks: A1-A5,B1-B6)
Congas – Dave Johnson (11) (tracks: A2,A3,B1,B3,B4)
Design Concept – Haig Adishian
Drums – Mark Rosengarden (tracks: A1-A5,B1-B6)
Electric Guitar – Robert Kogel (tracks: A5)
Engineer – Fred Christie, Mark Rosengarden, Tony Bongiovi
Harpsichord – Googie Coppola (tracks: A5)
Lead Vocals – Googie Coppola (tracks: A1-A5,B1-B6)
Organ – Googie Coppola (tracks: A2,A3,A4), Tom Coppola (tracks: A1,A5,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5)
Percussion – Herbie Mann (tracks: B3), Jan Hammer (tracks: B3)
Photography By – Joel Brodsky, Raeane Rubenstein
Piano – Googie Coppola (tracks: A1,A5,B1-B6), Googie Coppola (tracks: A1,A5,B1-B6), Tom Coppola (tracks: A2,A3,A4)
Producer – Herbie Mann
Soprano Saxophone – Michael Brecker (tracks: B3)
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker (tracks: A1,B2)
Timbales – Dave Johnson (11) (tracks: B5)
Trombone – Barry Rogers (tracks: A1,B2)
Trumpet – Randy Brecker (tracks: A1,A2,B1,B2)
Vibraphone – Bobby Rosengarden (tracks: A5)
Written By – Googie Coppola (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5)
