CD of the Day - "Ralph MacDonald: The Path"

CD of the Day
Ralph MacDonald: "The Path" (Marlin/Antisia) 1978

Tracklist:
1. The Path (Part One, Part Two, Part Three)
2. Smoke Rings and Wine
3. I Cross My Heart
4. It Feels So Good
5. If I'm Still Around Tomorrow

Produced by Ralph MacDonald, William Salter & William Eaton.
Arranged and conducted by William Eaton (except 'It Feels So Good' by Arthur Jenkins, Jr.)
Engineered by Richard Alderson.

Musicians:
Ralph MacDonald - Conga, Percussion and Syndrum
Rick Marotta - Drums (1, 3)
Steve Gadd - Drums (1, 2)
Charles Collins - Drums (5)
Chuck Rainey - Bass
William Salter - Bass (4)
Will Lee - Bass (5)
Eric Gale - Guitar
Hugh McCracken - Guitar (5)
Richard Tee - Piano
Arthur Jenkins, Jr - Piano (4), Clavinet
Idris Muhammad - Log Drums (1)
Jimi Solanke - Spoken Voice (1)
Bob James - Synthesizer Solo (1)
Mick Brecker - Tenor Saxophone (1)
Randy Brecker - Trumpet (1)
Barry Rogers - Trombone (1)
David Sanborn - Alto Saxophone (1)
Jean "Toots" Thielemans - Harmonica (2)
Grover Washington, Jr - Tenor Saxophone, Lead & Solo (3)
Jerry Peters - Oberheim (3)
Dave Friedman - Vibraphone, Lead & Solo (4)
Nicky Marrero - Timbales (4)
Gwen Guthrie - Lead Vocal (5)

Bamboo Steel Band: (1)
Mike Sorzano - Cello
Roger Sarinha - Tenor
Alston Jack - Double Second
Clinton "Came To Play" Thobourne - Clarinet Solo

Chorus: (1)
Miriam Makeba, Jugh Massakela, Busie Diamini, Samuel Hiatshwayo, Alfred Lerefolo, Thembi Mtshali, Simon Nkosi, Linda Tshabalala, Junior Tshabalala

Backing Vocals: (2)
Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson, Leslie Miller, Hilda Harris, Jerry Keller, Kenny Karen, Tony Wells

Backing Vocals: (5)
Lani Groves, Brenda White, Yollanda McCullough