WELDON IRVINE

SINBAD

1LP

Before Weldon Irvine became known as a musician himself, he served as the bandleader for jazz singer Nina Simone. On his 1976 album Sinbad he's exploring the extremes of his music capabilities. The energetic grooves he brought together with Don Blackman, guitarist Eric Gale, and saxophonist Michael Brecker.

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  • 180 gram audiophile vinyl
  • Recorded with supporting cast featuring pianist Don Blackman, guitarist Eric Gale, and saxophonist Michael Brecker
  • covers "What's Going On" and "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing"
Catalog # : MOVLP2371 Format : 1 LP, 180 gram Releasedate : September 20 2019
Barcode : 8719262009271 Sleeve : 3mm Original Release : 1976 

Before Weldon Irvine became known as a musician himself, he served as the bandleader for jazz singer Nina Simone. On his 1976 album Sinbad he's exploring the extremes of his music capabilities. The energetic grooves he brought together with Don Blackman, guitarist Eric Gale, and saxophonist Michael Brecker. He's mixing original songs with covers by Marvin Gaye (“What's Goin' On”) and Stevie Wonder (“Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing”). Afterwards, Irvine found further success in writing musical stage production, leaving this album behind as one of his best recordings.

Side A

1. Sinbad
2. Don't You Worry ‘Bout A Thing
3. What's Goin' On?
4. I Love You

Side B

1. Do Something For Yourself
2. Music Is The Key
3. Here's Where I Came In
4. Gospel Feeling