Singer: Ralph MacDonald Title: The Path Released: 1978 Country: US Style: Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz Genre: Jazz Rating: 4.6 Votes: 763 Formats: RA WAV VOX APE MP2 MMF MP4 MP3 size: 1788 mb
Tracklist Hide Credits
The Path
17:15
A1a
Part One
Chorus – Alfred Lerefolo, Busie Dlamini, Hugh Masakela*, Junior Tshabalala, Linda Tshabalala*, Miriam Makeba, Samuel Hlatshwayo, Simon Nkosi, Thembi MtshaliPercussion [Log Drums] – Idris MuhammadPercussion [Syndrum, All Percussion] – Ralph MacDonaldVoice [Spoken Voice] – Jimi Solanke
5:46
A1b
Part Two
Cello – Mike SorzanoClarinet [Solo] – Clinton "Came To Play" Thobourne*Steel Drums [Double Second] – Alston JackSteel Drums [Tenor] – Roger Sardinha
5:07
A1c
Part Three
Alto Saxophone – David SanbornSynthesizer [Solo] – Bob JamesTenor Saxophone – Mike Brecker*Trombone – Barry RogersTrumpet – Randy Brecker
6:22
-
B1
Smoke Rings And Wine
Backing Vocals – Hilda Harris, Jerry Keller, Kenny Karen, Leslie Miller, Patti Austin, Tony Wells , Valerie SimpsonHarmonica – Jean "Toots" Thielemans*
5:25
B2
I Cross My Heart
Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Jerry PetersTenor Saxophone, Saxophone [Lead & Solo] – Grover Washington, Jr.
4:45
B3
It Feels So Good
Cowbell, Congas [Solo] – Ralph MacDonaldGuitar [Solo] – Eric GaleTimbales – Nicky MarreroVibraphone [Lead & Solo] – Dave Friedman*
Arranged By, Conductor
–
Arthur Jenkins, Jr.* (tracks: B4),
William Eaton (tracks: A1a to B3)
Bass
–
Chuck Rainey,
Will Lee (tracks: B4),
William Salter (tracks: B3)
Clavinet
–
Arthur Jenkins, Jr.*
Congas, Percussion
–
Ralph MacDonald
Drums
–
Charles Collins (tracks: B4),
Rick Marotta (tracks: A1b, B2),
Steve Gadd (tracks: A1c, B1)
Engineer
–
Richard Anderson*
Engineer [Assistant]
–
Eddie Heath, Jr.*
Guitar
–
Eric Gale,
Hugh McCracken (tracks: B4)
Piano
–
Arthur Jenkins, Jr.* (tracks: B4),
Richard Tee
Producer
–
Ralph MacDonald,
William Eaton,
William Salter
Strings
–
Al Brown*,
Gene Orloff,
Guy Lumia,
Harold Kohon,
Jesse Levy,
Joe Malin,
Julien Barber,
Kermit Moore,
Matthew Raimondi,
Mitsue Takayama,
Paul Gershman,
Sanford Allen,
Selwart Clarke
Written-By
–
Ralph MacDonald,
William Eaton (tracks: A1a to A1c),
William Salter
Notes
Recorded at Rosebud Recording, Inc.
Second catalogue number is on label in brackets.
Includes insert.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 1ΔMX186352 SBP237141-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 1ΔMX186353 SBP237141-2
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX186352
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX186353
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
MARLIN 2210
Ralph MacDonald
The Path (LP, Album)
Marlin
MARLIN 2210
US
1978
TKR 82515
Ralph MacDonald
The Path (LP, Album)
T.K. Records
TKR 82515
Europe
1978
TKR 82515
Ralph MacDonald
The Path (LP, Album)
T.K. Records
TKR 82515
UK
1978
ARI1103
Ralph MacDonald
The Path (CD, Album)
Antisia Records Inc.
ARI1103
US
1999
VACM-1103
Ralph MacDonald
The Path (CD, Album)
Videoarts Music Inc.
VACM-1103
Japan
1995
Tracklist Hide Credits
The Path
17:15
A1a
Part One
Chorus – Alfred Lerefolo, Busie Dlamini, Hugh Masakela*, Junior Tshabalala, Linda Tshabalala*, Miriam Makeba, Samuel Hlatshwayo, Simon Nkosi, Thembi MtshaliPercussion [Log Drums] – Idris MuhammadPercussion [Syndrum, All Percussion] – Ralph MacDonaldVoice [Spoken Voice] – Jimi Solanke
5:46
A1b
Part Two
Cello – Mike SorzanoClarinet [Solo] – Clinton "Came To Play" Thobourne*Steel Drums [Double Second] – Alston JackSteel Drums [Tenor] – Roger Sardinha
5:07
A1c
Part Three
Saxophone [Alto] – David SanbornSaxophone [Tenor] – Mike Brecker*Synthesizer [Solo] – Bob JamesTrombone – Barry RogersTrumpet – Randy Brecker
6:22
-
B1
Smoke Rings And Wine
Backing Vocals – Hilda Harris, Jerry Keller, Kenny Karen, Leslie Miller, Patti Austin, Tony Wells , Valerie SimpsonHarmonica – Jean "Toots" Thielemans*
5:25
B2
I Cross My Heart
Saxophone [Tenor, Lead & Solo] – Grover Washington, Jr.Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Jerry Peters
4:45
B3
It Feels So Good
Cowbell, Congas [Solo] – Ralph MacDonaldGuitar [Solo] – Eric GaleTimbales – Nicky MarreroVibraphone [Lead & Solo] – Dave Friedman*
Arranged By, Conductor
–
Arthur Jenkins, Jr.* (tracks: B4),
William Eaton (tracks: A1a to B3)
Bass
–
Chuck Rainey,
Will Lee (tracks: B4),
William Salter (tracks: B3)
Clavinet
–
Arthur Jenkins, Jr.*
Congas, Percussion
–
Ralph MacDonald
Drums
–
Charles Collins (tracks: B4),
Rick Marotta (tracks: A1b, B2),
Steve Gadd (tracks: A1c, B1)
Engineer
–
Richard Anderson*
Engineer [Assistant]
–
Eddie Heath, Jr.*
Guitar
–
Eric Gale,
Hugh McCracken (tracks: B4)
Piano
–
Arthur Jenkins, Jr.* (tracks: B4),
Richard Tee
Producer
–
Ralph MacDonald,
William Eaton,
William Salter
Strings
–
Al Brown*,
Gene Orloff,
Guy Lumia,
Harold Kohon,
Jesse Levy,
Joe Malin,
Julien Barber,
Kermit Moore,
Matthew Raimondi,
Mitsue Takayama,
Paul Gershman,
Sanford Allen,
Selwart Clarke
Written-By
–
Ralph MacDonald,
William Eaton (tracks: A1a to A1c),
William Salter
Notes
Gatefold cover with Label text arranged different. Lp housed in Marlin Poly Sleeve.
Included 11x11 parchment paper insert with comments about the LP.
Recorded at Rosebud Recording, Inc. "Antisia Music" logo on rear cover. 1978 T.K. Productions
495 S.E. 10th Court Hialeah, Florida 33010.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Other (Deadwax info side A): MAR-2210-A T 1/6/78 STERLING
Other (Deadwax info side B): MAR-2210-B 1/6/78 STERLING