Album · 1978

Touchdown

Released
1978
Label
Columbia
Catalogue no.
JC 35594
Tracklist
5 tracks
Length
34:11
Country
US

“Touchdown” is an album by Bob James, released in 1978 on Columbia. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 34:11. The line-up features Alan Raph (trombone), Bob James (arranger, electric piano), Charles McCracken (cello), Dave Bargeron (trombone) and Diana Halprin (violin).

Who played on Touchdown

  • Alan Raph trombone all tracks
  • Bob James arranger, electric piano, piano, synthesizer, producer all tracks
  • Charles McCracken cello all tracks
  • Dave Bargeron trombone all tracks
  • Diana Halprin violin all tracks
  • Emanuel Vardi viola all tracks
  • George Marge cor anglais, flute, oboe, tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Harold Kohon violin all tracks
  • Harry Cykman violin all tracks
  • Harry Lookofsky violin all tracks
  • Harvey Estrin clarinet all tracks
  • Herbert Sorkin violin all tracks
  • Howard Johnson baritone saxophone all tracks
  • Jean Dane viola all tracks
  • Jerry Dodgion alto saxophone all tracks
  • John Pintavalle violin all tracks
  • Jon Faddis trumpet all tracks
  • Jonathan Abramowitz cello all tracks
  • Lewis Eley violin all tracks
  • Louis Gabowitz violin all tracks
  • Matthew Raimondi violin all tracks
  • Max Ellen violin all tracks
  • Mike Lawrence trumpet all tracks
  • Phil Bodner alto saxophone all tracks
  • Randy Brecker trumpet all tracks
  • Richard Locker cello all tracks
  • Richard Sortomme violin all tracks
  • Ron Tooley trumpet all tracks
  • Seymour Barab cello all tracks
  • Sue Pray viola all tracks
  • Theodore Israel viola all tracks
  • Wayne Andre trombone all tracks
  • Hiram Bullock guitar, vocals on 4 tracks
  • Ralph MacDonald percussion on 4 tracks
  • Steve Gadd drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Earl Klugh acoustic guitar on 3 tracks
  • Hubert Laws flute on 3 tracks
  • Ron Carter double bass on 3 tracks
  • Eric Gale guitar on 2 tracks
  • Gary King bass on 2 tracks
  • Idris Muhammad drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Mongo Santamaría percussion on 1 track
  • Richie Resnicoff acoustic guitar on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Angela (Theme From "Taxi") — Bob James 5:42
  2. A2 Touchdown — Bob James 5:42
  3. A3 I Want to Thank You (Very Much) 7:09
  4. B1 Sun Runner 6:16
  5. B2 Caribbean Nights 9:22

Production

  • Harold Torowsky engineer
  • Ted Brosnan engineer
  • Tim Bomba engineer

More albums by Bob James

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Touchdown?

The line-up of Touchdown includes Alan Raph (trombone), Bob James (arranger, electric piano), Charles McCracken (cello), Dave Bargeron (trombone), Diana Halprin (violin), Emanuel Vardi (viola), George Marge (cor anglais, flute) and Harold Kohon (violin).

Which label released Touchdown?

Touchdown was released in 1978 on Columbia (JC 35594).

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