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Mood
Swing
1. We're
Still Here (MacCarty) - 2:58
2. Verbena
Way (MacCarty) - 3:12
3. The Light
(Ferrante) - 4:04
4. Comin'
Home Baby (Benglo/Dorough/Tucker) - 3:56
5. Tidal Wave
(MacCarty) - 3:58
6. Mister
Magic (MacDonald) - 4:33
7. Watermelon
Man (Hancock) - 4:31
8. What's
Up with That? (MacCarty) - 4:18
9. Always
There (Laws) - 3:41
10. Heroes Up
(King/Thompson) - 3:49
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Ray
MacCarty
Mood
Swing
Ray
MacCarty - Guitar
Kyle Brock - Bass
Kevin Conway - Drums
Guest
musicians:
Riley Osborne - B-3 and Wurlitzer organs
Robert Skiles - Piano
Chris Maresh - Bass
Brad Evilsizer - Drums
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As a young musician growing up in San Jose, California
in the 60's and 70's, I became aware of Ray MacCarty early on. Ray
was part of the rich R&B and club scene in the South Bay, playing
and recording with legendary musician Clifford Coulter. Musicians
in San Jose were known for being steeped in the tradition and delivering
the real deal, and Ray was no exception. He had a great sense of
groove, harmony, and -most important- a keen awareness of what a
song most needs from a guitarist.
Later
Ray and I reconnected in Los Angeles, playing in the band of another
Bay Area transplant, vocalist Marilyn Scott. It was in the close
quarters of touring and recording with this band that Ray and I
really got to know one another musically and personally. I always
admired Ray's versatility and unwavering musicality, playing a diversity
of styles from rock to jazz. I also greatly respected his commitment
to family through all the ups and downs that inevitably accompany
a musician's life.
I
am thrilled that Ray has finally been captured front and center
on this recording. It's long overdue! He leads a talented lineup
of players from the Austin, Texas through a collection of familiar
tunes and some very engaging originals. His fire, passion, directness,
and commitment to excellence come through loud and clear! I hope
this will be just the first of many more recordings from this highly
deserving musician.
Russell
Ferrante of The Yellowjackets
Credits:
James Fenner - Percussion
Russell Ferrante - Liner Notes
Ray MacCarty - Guitar, Producer
Dave McNair - Mixing
Larry Seyer - Percussion, Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Mastering,
Mixing
John Mills - Flute, Saxophone
Rod McGhee - Cover Art
Jack Rock - Engineer, Executive Producer
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