Description
Tower of Power – East Bay Grease / Audio CD
UPC 081227114527
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
- Label: Rhino Records – R2 71145
- Country: US
- Original Release Year: 1970
- Reissue Release Year: 1992
- Genre: Jazz, Funk/Soul
Overview
Tower of Power’s debut album, East Bay Grease, is a groundbreaking collection of jazz-infused funk and soul that captures the raw, dynamic energy of the band’s early sound. Originally released in 1970 and reissued in 1992 by Rhino Records, this remastered edition highlights the group’s extraordinary musicianship and innovative songwriting.
Featuring timeless tracks like "Knock Yourself Out" and "Sparkling in the Sand," the album showcases Tower of Power’s signature horn-driven sound and powerful rhythms. From intricate solos to energetic ensemble performances, East Bay Grease set the standard for funk bands of its era and remains a cornerstone of the genre.
Track Listing
- Knock Yourself Out – 7:08
- Social Lubrication – 7:28
- The Price – 6:09
- Back on the Streets Again – 5:50
- The Skunk, the Goose, and the Fly – 5:55
- Sparkling in the Sand – 9:06
Key Credits
- Lead Vocals: Rick Stevens, Rufus Miller (tracks 1–5)
- Alto Saxophone, Vocals: Emilio Castillo
- Baritone Saxophone, Backing Vocals: Stephen "Doc" Kupka
- Trumpet, Trombone: Mic Gillette
- Guitar, Backing Vocals: Willy Fulton
- Bass: Frank Prestia
- Drums, Vibraphone, Backing Vocals: Dave Garibaldi
- Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Vocals: Skip Mesquite
- Trumpets: Ken Balzell, Greg Adams, David Padron
- Art Direction (Reissue): Geoff Gans
- Design (Original): Bruce Steinberg
- Remastering Engineers: Bill Inglot, Dan Hersch
