Hush is the 23rd solo album by John Klemmer, released in 1981
John Klemmer (born July 3, 1946) is an American saxophonist, composer, songwriter, and arranger.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and began playing guitar at the age of 5 and alto saxophone at the age of 11. His other early interests included graphics and visual art, writing, dance, puppetry, painting, sculpting, and poetry. He studied at The Art Institute of Chicago and began touring with various local midwest “ghost big bands” (Les Elgart, Woody Herman) as well as playing with small local jazz and rock groups. After switching to tenor saxophone in high school, Klemmer participated in the Chicago jazz scene, playing with commercial small groups and big bands while leading his own groups and touring.
Tracks
1 Hush (John Klemmer) 6:35
2 Let’s Make Love (John Klemmer, David Batteau) 4:00
3 Taboo (John Klemmer) 6:05
4 Life Is So Beautiful (John Klemmer) 6:00
5 Magic (John Klemmer) 4:16
6 Hot (John Klemmer) 3:52
7 I Love You, Madly (John Klemmer) 2:45
8 Hummingbird Bay (John Klemmer) 3:40
9 Feelin’ Free (John Klemmer) 6:50
10 Hush (reprise) (John Klemmer) 1:10
Musicians
1 Hush
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Guitar |
Larry Carlton |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Vocals |
Clint Holmes |
2 Let’s Make Love
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Harvey Mason |
Guitar |
Lee Ritenour |
Acoustic Guitar |
Lee Ritenour |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Flute |
John Klemmer |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Percussion |
Roy Armando |
Vocals |
Clint Holmes |
3 Taboo
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Guitar |
Larry Carlton |
Guitar |
Lee Ritenour |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Flute |
John Klemmer |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
4 Life Is So Beautiful
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Keyboards |
Russell Ferrante |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Percussion |
Roy Armando |
Vocals |
Clint Holmes |
5 Magic
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Guitar |
Larry Carlton |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Background Vocals |
Maxine Anderson |
Background Vocals |
Phyllis St. James |
6 Hot
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Guitar |
Lee Ritenour |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Background Vocals |
Maxine Anderson |
Background Vocals |
Phyllis St. James |
7 I Love You, Madly
Bass |
Neil Stubenhaus |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Percussion |
Roy Armando |
8 Hummingbird Bay
Bass |
Neil Stubenhaus |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Guitar |
Lee Ritenour |
Piano |
Russell Ferrante |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Percussion |
Roy Armando |
9 Feelin’ Free
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Steve Schaeffer |
Guitar |
Mitch Holder |
Keyboards |
Russell Ferrante |
Flute |
John Klemmer |
Sax |
John Klemmer |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Vocals |
Clint Holmes |
Other Musicians
Voice (Laughter) – David Batteau, John Klemmer, Tom Ferguson (Track 9)
Liner Notes
Producer – John Klemmer
Executive Producer – Gary Borman
Arranged By – John Klemmer
Coordinator (Production) – Noel Newbolt, Rita Carlisle
Mastered By – Mike Reese
Recorded By – Bill Taylor, Warren Dewey
Remix – Rick Ruggieri
Art Direction – Ron Coro
Design – Denise Minobe
Design Concept (Cover) – John Klemmer
Photography By – Jim Shea
Recorded At – Mama Jo’s
Remixed At – Mama Jo’s
Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation
Pressed By – Allied Record Company
Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
Produced For – John Klemmer Productions, Ltd.
Published By – Remohj Music
Published By – David Batteau Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records