1979 Alessi – Words & Music

Alessi, Chuck Findley, David T Walker, Ed Greene, Ernie Watts, Gary Coleman, Jai Winding, James Gadson, James Jamerson Jr, Mike Porcaro, Paul Jackson Jr, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve Madaio, The Waters, Tom Saviano, Tom Scott

Words & Music is the fifth album by Alessi (The Alessi Brothers), released in 1979.

Tracks

1 Gimme Some Lovin’ (Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood, Muff Winwood) 3:25
2 Lover Boy (Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:11
3 Words And Music (Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 4:06
4 As Long As I Still Have You (Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:39
5 Midnight Low (Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 4:14
6 Evilman (Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 5:14
7 Wait For Me (Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 4:15
8 I Wish That I Was Making Love (To You Tonight) (Molly-Ann Leikin, Jerry Corbetta) 3:28
9 Hot Fun In The Summertime (Sylvester Stewart) 5:45

Biography

Alessi Brothers

Musicians

1 Gimme Some Lovin’

Bass	Neil Stubenhaus
Drums	Ed Greene
Guitar	Lee Ritenour
Guitar	Jeff Baxter
Piano	Jai Winding
Synthesizer	Al Kooper
Synthesizer	Billy Alessi
Synthesizer	Ian Underwood
Sax	Bill Green
Sax	Tom Scott
Percussion	Paulinho Da Costa

2 Lover Boy

Bass	Mike Porcaro
Drums	Rick Shlosser
Guitar	Lee Ritenour
Keyboards	Jai Winding
Synthesizer	Billy Alessi
Synthesizer	Ian Underwood
Vibes	Gary Coleman
Background Vocals	Peppi Castro

3 Words And Music

Bass	Chuck Rainey
Drums	Ed Greene
Guitar	David T. Walker
Guitar	Lee Ritenour
Keyboards	Jai Winding
Sax	Ernie Watts
Sax	Tom Scott
Trumpet	Chuck Findley
Trumpet	Steve Madaio
Trombone	Dick Hyde
Background Vocals	Venetta Fields
Background Vocals	Julia Tillman Waters
Background Vocals	Maxine Willard Waters
Background Vocals	Oren Waters
Background Vocals	Luther Waters

4 As Long As I Still Have You

Bass	Neil Stubenhaus
Drums	Ed Greene
Keyboards	Jai Winding
Background Vocals	David Luca

5 Midnight Low

Bass	Raphael Goldfeld
Drums	Yogi Horton
Guitar	Jimmy Rippertoe
Synthesizer	Ian Underwood
Synthesizer	Billy Alessi
Background Vocals	Peppi Castro

6 Evilman

Bass	James Jamerson Jr
Drums	James Gadson
Guitar	Paul Jackson Jr
Keyboards	Peter Reilich
Synthesizer	Billy Alessi
Sax	Ernie Watts
Sax	Tom Scott
Trumpet	Chuck Findley
Trumpet	Steve Madaio
Trombone	Dick Hyde
Background Vocals	Frankie Valli
Background Vocals	Julia Tillman Waters
Background Vocals	Maxine Willard Waters
Background Vocals	Oren Waters
Background Vocals	Luther Waters
Background Vocals	Venetta Fields

7 Wait For Me

Bass	Mike Porcaro
Drums	Rick Shlosser
Guitar	Lee Ritenour
Guitar	Carlos Rios
Keyboards	Jai Winding
Sax	Tom Scott
Woodwinds	Tom Scott
Woodwinds	Bill Green

8 I Wish That I Was Making Love (To You Tonight)

Bass	Neil Stubenhaus
Drums	Rick Shlosser
Guitar	Lee Ritenour
Piano	Jai Winding
Percussion	Paulinho Da Costa
Lyricon	Tom Scott
Background Vocals	Peppi Castro

9 Hot Fun In The Summertime

Bass	Neil Stubenhaus
Drums	Ed Greene
Guitar	Lee Ritenour
Guitar	Jeff Baxter
Keyboards	Jai Winding
Synthesizer	Jimmy Studer
Trumpet	Steve Madaio
Trumpet	Ollie Mitchell
Trumpet	Oscar Brashear
Trombone	Dick Hyde
Trombone	Alan Kaplan
Vocals	Peppi Castro
Background Vocals	Gene Morford
Background Vocals	Gerald Garrett

Liner Notes

Producer – Bob Gaudio (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Producer – Nick DeCaro (Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9)
Production Coordinator – John Forrest
Production Coordinator – Beatrice E. Marks (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Executive Producer – Gary Klein
Arranged By – Nick DeCaro (Track 4)
Arranged By – Bob Gaudio (Track 5)
Arranged By – Tom Saviano (Track 9)
Arranged By (Orchestral) – Gene Page (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8)
Arranged By (Rhythm) – Tom Saviano (Tracks 1, 2, 7, 8)
Arranged By (Rhythm) – Bob Gaudio (Tracks 3, 6)
Contractor & Music – Frank DeCaro
Concertmaster – Harry Bluestone
Engineer – Armin Steiner & Richie Schmitt
Engineered – Joey Bogan, Rick Ruggieri, Tom Wilson (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Assistant Engineers – Don Henderson, Linda Tyler, Frank D’Amico, Stuart Whitmore
Assistant Engineers – Debbie Thompson, George Tutko, Frank D’Amico, Anthony D’Amico, Bev Jones (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Mixed – Rick Ruggieri
Mixed – John Mills (Track 7)
Mixed – Rick Ruggieri (Tracks 3, 5, 6)

Design – Chuck Beeson
Photography – Mark Hanauer

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