Eddie Chacon – Sundown
The followup to Lucien’s 1973 surprise breakthrough album Rashida, Mind’s Eye brings even more of the baritone singer’s Caribbean roots into his delicate and deeply romantic soul-jazz sound. Bossa guitar and various percussions meet the masterful arrangements and orchestration of Dave Grusin for a world-infused soul-jazz sound that completely stood out amongst Lucien’s peers. B2 “World Of Joy,” in particular, has a sort of dreamlike quality to it with echo’d and phased out Rhodes and synthesizers swirling alongside strings and a deep electric bassline. A1 “A Sunny Day” is another great tune that beams with upbeat percussion and Lucien’s signature vocalizations.
Recommended – Full Listen
Tags: Caribbean
Tracklist:
A1 A Sunny Day
A2 A Prayer For Peace
A3 Adoration
A4 So Little Time
A5 Listen Love
B1 The Pleasure Of Your Garden
B2 World Of Joy
B3 The Ghetto Song
B4 Soul Chant
B5 When The Morning Comes
Credits:
Arranged By, Composed By – Jon Lucien
Backing Vocals – Albertine Robinson, Christine Spencer, Maeretha Stewart, Marti McCall
Bass – Cameron Brown
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion – Jon Lucien
Concertmaster – Norman Carr
Conductor [Orchestra], Arranged By [Orchestra] – Dave Grusin
Congas – Steve Thornton
Drums – Richard Harrigan
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Mitch Kerper
Engineer [Mixing], Engineer [Recording] – Ray Hall
Engineer [Recording] – Dick Baxter, Jim Crotty
Guitar – Billy Butler, John Tropea
Liner Notes – Morganames*
Percussion – Jorge Fatturoso*, Ralph MacDonald
Photography By [Liner Photos] – Andy Baltimore
Piano, Percussion – Dave Grusin
Producer – Larry Rosen
Trombone – Garnett Brown
Trumpet – Marvin Stamm
Woodwind – Lew Del Gatto, Bobby Keller*
