Michael Omartian: "Adam Again"

Released in 1976,

this is Michael Omartian's second (2nd) solo album.

It is thematic; essentially a mini rock opera.

As always, the music and the production quality

are excellent.  The band credits read like a Who's Who

of '70s session stars:

Ernie Watts

Paul Hubinon

Dean Parks

Lee Ritenour

Larry Carlton

Ed Greene

Victor Feldman

Richard Bennett

Wilton Felder

David Hungate

Scott Edwards

Here is a taste:

HERE HE COMES

Read more about Michael Omartian HERE.

Photography: Harry Langdon

The Jazz Crusaders: "Old Socks New Shoes, New Socks Old Shoes"

Released in 1970,

this was "The Jazz Crusaders" eighteenth (18th) album,

thirteenth (13th) studio recording

(plus five live releases);

and their last

as "The Jazz Crusaders."

After this album,

they dropped the "Jazz"

from their name

and were known simply as

"The Crusaders."

This is an entertaining album

nice, easy but soulful and funky,

a great mix of original tunes

and memorable covers of a few then-recent

pop hits.

Here is their version of "Thank You Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Agin"

Read more about The Crusaders HERE.

Photography: Barry Feinstein and Tom Wilkes