Album · 1976

In a Special Way

Released
1976
Label
Blue Note
Catalogue no.
BN-LA634-G
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
40:33
Country
US

“In a Special Way” is an album by Gene Harris, released in 1976 on Blue Note. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 40:33. Jazz standards on the record include “Love For Sale” and “Naima”. The line-up features Jerry Peters (arranger, conductor), Jessica Cleaves (vocals), Ann Esther (vocals), Philip Bailey (vocals) and D.J. Rogers (vocals).

Who played on In a Special Way

  • Jerry Peters arranger, conductor, producer, vocals all tracks
  • Jessica Cleaves vocals on 7 tracks
  • Ann Esther vocals on 6 tracks
  • Philip Bailey vocals on 6 tracks
  • D.J. Rogers vocals on 1 track
  • Deniece Williams vocals on 1 track
  • Ed Green violin on 1 track
  • Merry Clayton vocals on 1 track
  • Sigidi Bashir Abdullah arranger, vocals on 1 track
  • Stephanie Spruill vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Theme for Relana 6:35
  2. A2 Rebop 3:59
  3. A3 Zulu 5:00
  4. A4 Always in My Mind 4:32
  5. B1 Love for Sale standard 4:49
  6. B2 It's Your Love 3:02
  7. B3 Soft Cycles 2:30
  8. B4 Five Four 3:45
  9. B5 Naima standard — John Coltrane 6:21

Production

  • F. Byron Clark engineer
  • John Rowin arranger

More albums by Gene Harris

Frequently asked questions

Who played on In a Special Way?

The line-up of In a Special Way includes Jerry Peters (arranger, conductor), Jessica Cleaves (vocals), Ann Esther (vocals), Philip Bailey (vocals), D.J. Rogers (vocals), Deniece Williams (vocals), Ed Green (violin) and Merry Clayton (vocals).

Which label released In a Special Way?

In a Special Way was released in 1976 on Blue Note (BN-LA634-G).

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