Marty Grebb - Smooth Sailin' (1999)

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Smooth Sailin' is the debut release by multi-instrumentalist Marty Grebb. Back in the mid-'60s, Grebb was a founding member of the pop band the Buckinghams, and was also a backup musician who played with the Dells, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. On his Telarc debut, Grebb plays piano, B-3, a bevy of saxophones, and guitar, and also handles lead vocals. He surrounds himself with high-profile guests, including Raitt, Taj Mahal, Steve Cropper, Amos Garrett, and Rick Braun. The 13 tunes are all originals by Grebb or are co-written by him, and range from horn-saturated soul-blues, lazy New Orleans grooves, and gospel-funk to smooth radio-ready contemporary blues. ~ Al Campbell Living Blues (1-2/00, p.101) - "...an album full of catchy R&B songs, all written by Grebb, with a full sound and strong rhythms."

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Personnel includes:
Marty Grebb (vocals, various instruments); Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt (vocals, guitar); Ivan Neville (vocals); Doyle Bramhall II, Steve Cropper, Amos Garrett, Rick Vito (guitar); Harry Grebb (saxophone); Rick Braun (trumpet); Reggie McBride, Hutch Hutchinson (bass); Jim Keltner (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).

Additional personnel:
Gerald Johnson (vocals, bass instrument); James Gadson (vocals, drums); Ivan Neville, Jackie Gouchee Farris, Maxine Willard Waters, Mike Finnigan, Renée Geyer, Rick Nelson, Valerie Pinkston, Teresa James, Taneka Beard, Chris Bolton, Anna Grebb (vocals).

Tracklist:
01. Smooth Sailin'
02. High Wire Walker
03. Soul Mate
04. Mississippi Muddy Water
05. Hen House
06. On The Lookout
07. The Real Thing
08. A Godsend
09. Bad Blood
10. Sweet Girl
11. Heaven On Earth
12. Memphis Shuffle
13. Love And Shelter

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