Album · 1971
From a Whisper to a Scream
- Released
- 1971
- Label
- Kudu
- Catalogue no.
- KU 05
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 37:00
- Country
- US
“From a Whisper to a Scream” is an album by Esther Phillips, released in 1971 on Kudu. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 37:00. The line-up features Airto Moreira (percussion), Alan Shulman (cello), Alvin Rogers (violin), Barbara Massey (vocals) and Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)).
Who played on From a Whisper to a Scream
- Airto Moreira percussion all tracks
- Alan Shulman cello all tracks
- Alvin Rogers violin all tracks
- Barbara Massey vocals all tracks
- Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drums (drum set) all tracks
- Charles Libove violin all tracks
- Charles McCracken cello all tracks
- Cornell Dupree guitar all tracks
- David Liebman flute, baritone saxophone all tracks
- Dick Griffin trombone all tracks
- Eric Gale guitar all tracks
- Esther Phillips lead vocals all tracks
- Frank Vicari flute, tenor saxophone all tracks
- Gordon Edwards bass all tracks
- Guy Lumia violin all tracks
- Hank Crawford alto saxophone all tracks
- Harold Coletta viola all tracks
- Harry Zaratzian viola all tracks
- Hilda Harris vocals all tracks
- Jack Zayde violin all tracks
- Jo Armstead vocals all tracks
- John Eckert flugelhorn, trumpet all tracks
- John Gatchell flugelhorn, trumpet all tracks
- Leo Kahn violin all tracks
- Louis St. Louis vocals all tracks
- Margaret Ross harp all tracks
- Max Hollander violin all tracks
- Max Pollikoff violin all tracks
- Michael Comins violin all tracks
- Paul Winter violin all tracks
- Pee Wee Ellis arranger, conductor all tracks
- Richard Tee organ, piano all tracks
- Sam Burtis trombone all tracks
- Tasha Thomas vocals all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Home Is Where the Hatred Is — Gil Scott‐Heron 3:25
- A2 From a Whisper to a Scream — Allen Toussaint 4:15
- A3 To Lay Down Beside You 5:00
- A4 That’s All Right With Me — Mayfield Small 3:20
- A5 ’Til Me Back Ain’t Got No Bone 3:15
- B1 Sweet Touch of Love — Allen Toussaint 3:15
- B2 Baby, I’m for Real 4:20
- B3 Your Love Is So Doggone Good 3:55
- B4 Scarred Knees 6:15
Production
- Creed Taylor producer
- Rudy van Gelder mastering, engineer
- Don Sebesky instrument arranger
- Jack Wilson arranger
More albums by Esther Phillips
Frequently asked questions
Who played on From a Whisper to a Scream?
The line-up of From a Whisper to a Scream includes Airto Moreira (percussion), Alan Shulman (cello), Alvin Rogers (violin), Barbara Massey (vocals), Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)), Charles Libove (violin), Charles McCracken (cello) and Cornell Dupree (guitar).
Which label released From a Whisper to a Scream?
From a Whisper to a Scream was released in 1971 on Kudu (KU 05).
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