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The Blackbyrds - City Life Unfinished Business
Review by Mario Circello
City Life Unfinished Business by Blackbyrds is a classic funk and soul album that takes listeners on a journey through the bustling streets of the city. The album features a collection of groovy tracks, each with its own unique style and flavor.
From the smooth and soulful vocals on "Do It, Fluid" to the funky basslines on "Gut Level," the Blackbyrds have crafted a sound that is both timeless and fresh. The album also features some great instrumental tracks, such as "Reggins" and "Rock Creek Park," which showcase the band's musical prowess.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Park | 4:40 | |
| Enter In | 4:41 | |
| Party Land | 5:20 | |
| Thankful 'Bout Yourself | 5:13 | |
| City Life | 5:25 | |
| Love So Fine | 5:03 | |
| In Life | 5:15 | |
| Hash And Eggs | 5:10 | |
| Time Is Movin' | 4:46 | |
| Flying High | 3:33 | |
| Happy Music | 4:58 | |
| Unfinished Business | 5:53 | |
| You've Got That Something | 4:18 | |
| All I Ask | 3:55 | |
| Lady | 6:32 |
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The Blackbyrds - City Life
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Catalog Numbers
- CDBGPD 089
- FCD-24751-2
Labels
- BGP Records
- Fantasy
Listen online
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- lytte på nettet
- online anhören
- online luisteren
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Compilation
- Reissue
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Fantasy, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Ace Records Ltd. |
| Licensed To | Ace Records Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | PDO, UK |
| Published By | EMI Music Publishing Ltd. |
| Produced For | Blackbyrd Productions, Inc. |
| Remastered At | Fantasy Studios |
| Record Company | Fantasy Records |
| Glass Mastered At | DADC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Wade Marcus (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Other | Wade Marcus (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Conductor | Wade Marcus (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Art Direction | Phil Carroll |
| Artwork | Stewart Daniels (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Bass | Joe Hall |
| Bass Trombone | Lew McCreary (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Contractor | George Bohannon (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Design | Philip Barker |
| Drums | Keith Killgo |
| Engineer | Dave Hassinger (tracks: 1 to 8), Jim Nipar, Serge Reyes (tracks: 9 to 15), Val Garay (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Flute | Ernie Watts (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Tenor Saxophone | The Black Boy Orchestra (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Baritone Saxophone | The Black Boy Orchestra (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| French Horn | Alan Robinson (tracks: 9 to 15), Marilyn Robinson (tracks: 9 to 15), Vincent DeRosa (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Guitar | Orville Saunders, Ray Parker (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Harmonica | Tommy Morgan (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Keyboards | Kevin Toney |
| Mastered By | Mike Reese |
| Photography By | Gerald Panopoulos |
| Producer | Donald Byrd |
| Saxophone | Stephen Johnson (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Trombone | Charles Loper (tracks: 9 to 15), George Bohannon (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Trumpet | Steve Madaio (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Flugelhorn | Chuck Findley (tracks: 9 to 15), Gary Grant (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Vocals | Alex Brown (tracks: 9 to 15), Charlie Barnett (tracks: 9 to 15), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: 9 to 15), John Lehman (tracks: 9 to 15), Kenny Moore (tracks: 9 to 15), Marti McCall (tracks: 9 to 15), Myrna Matthews (tracks: 9 to 15), The Blackbyrds (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Engineer [Recording | Jim Nipar, Serge Reyes (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Remix] | Jim Nipar, Serge Reyes (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Liner Notes | Larry Kelp |
| Performer | Ernie Watts (tracks: 1 to 8), Gary Bartz (tracks: 1 to 8), Larry Mizell & Fonce Mizell (tracks: 1 to 8), Merry Clayton (tracks: 1 to 8), Patrice Rushen (tracks: 1 to 8), Tommy Morgan (tracks: 1 to 8) |
| Photography | Gerald Panopoulos (tracks: 9 to 15) |
| Remastered By | Kirk Felton (tracks: 9 to 15) |
Notes
- 4 page liner contains credits, artwork and photos
- Two albums on 1 CD. Originally released as:
- City Life ©1975 (Fantasy 9490)
- Very special thanks to:
- Merry Clayton
- George Bohanon
- Ernie Watts
- Patrice Rushen
- Gary Bartz
- Larry Mizell
- Fonce Mizell
- Tommy Morgan
- Unfinished Business ©1976 (Fantasy 9518)
- Jackie Kelso & William Green credited as The Black Boy Orchestra
- Two albums on 1 CD
- Produced for Blackbyrd Productions, Inc.
- Remastering, 1999 (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
- #1-8 originally released in 1975 as City Life (Fantasy 9490); #9-15 released in 1976 as Unfinished Business (Fantasy 9518).
- Total time 74:48
- ℗ & © 1999, Fantasy, Inc.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 0 29667 27892 8
- Barcode (String): 029667278928
- Matrix / Runout: CDBGPD 089 10317561 01 % MADE IN U.K. BY PDO
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0450
- Barcode: 0 25218-2451-2 8
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-067953 5
- SPARS Code: AAD
About The Blackbyrds
American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, inspired by trumpeter .
Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1973, & released seven original albums and one remixes compilation for between 1974 and 1980.
Reformed in 2012 by Keith Killgo.
Had members:
Allan Barnes (b.1949, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) (reeds)
Barney Perry (b.1953, Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.) (guitar)
Kevin Toney (b.1953 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) (keyboards)
Joseph Hall III (b.1954, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.) (bass)
Pericles Jacobs Jr. (b.1951, Washington D.C., U.S.A.) (percussion)
Keith Killgo (b.1954, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.) (drums)
Name Vars
- Black Birds
- Black Byrd
- Black Byrds
- Blackbyrds
- Donald Byrd And The Blackbirds
- The Black Bird
- The Black Byrds
- The Blackbirds
- ÖéïÐüº
- ดް಄ঈ
Members
- Allan Barnes
- David Williams
- Orville Saunders
- Joe Hall
- Keith Killgo
- Stephen Johnson
- Kevin Toney
- Barney Perry
- Perk Jacobs
- Wesley Jackson
- James Garrett
Summary by Mario Circello
Comments
Hymn !! Donald was a genius, as Jazzer and Funkateer.
DC!! H U !!!!
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Love these guys music it be heard play it
High school memories
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Magical Music...5.29.2020
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This song is great