Album · 1995
The Promise
- Released
- 21 December 1995
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- 314 529 828-2
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 1:13:40
- Country
- US
“The Promise” is an album by John McLaughlin, released in 1995 on Verve Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 1:13:40. Jazz standards on the record include “Django” and “The Peacocks”. The line-up features John McLaughlin (electric guitar, acoustic guitar), Dennis Chambers (drums (drum set)), Don Alias (percussion), Joey DeFrancesco (Hammond organ, trumpet) and Al Di Meola (acoustic guitar).
Who played on The Promise
- John McLaughlin electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboard on 9 tracks
- Dennis Chambers drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Don Alias percussion on 2 tracks
- Joey DeFrancesco Hammond organ, trumpet on 2 tracks
- Al Di Meola acoustic guitar on 1 track
- David Sanborn alto saxophone on 1 track
- Jeff Beck electric guitar on 1 track
- Michael Brecker tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Paco de Lucía acoustic guitar on 1 track
- Pino Palladino bass on 1 track
- Sting bass on 1 track
- Tony Hymas keyboard on 1 track
- Trilok Gurtu percussion on 1 track
- Vinnie Colaiuta drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Zakir Hussain tabla on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Django standard — John Lewis 7:24
- 2 Thelonius Melodius 5:22
- 3 Amy and Joseph 2:28
- 4 No Return 7:20
- 5 El Ciego 9:10
- 6 Jazz Jungle 14:45
- 7 The Wish 8:39
- 8 English Jam 1:12
- 9 Tokyo Decadence 0:39
- 10 Shin Jin Rui 10:47
- 11 The Peacocks standard — Jimmy Rowles 5:53
More albums by John McLaughlin
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Promise?
The line-up of The Promise includes John McLaughlin (electric guitar, acoustic guitar), Dennis Chambers (drums (drum set)), Don Alias (percussion), Joey DeFrancesco (Hammond organ, trumpet), Al Di Meola (acoustic guitar), David Sanborn (alto saxophone), Jeff Beck (electric guitar) and Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone).
Which label released The Promise?
The Promise was released in 1995 on Verve Records (314 529 828-2).
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