Ports is an album by Perry Botkin Jr, releases in 1977 on A&M Records.
Perry Botkin Jr. (April 16, 1933 – January 18, 2021) was an American composer, producer, arranger, and musician. The tune “Nadia’s Theme”, composed by Botkin and Barry De Vorzon, peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. He was also a major contributor to Incredible Bongo Band, one of the most influential groups of all-time for its Bongo Rock album which is one of the most sampled from records, making it a major influence in the origins of Hip hop.
Tracks
1 The Lovers (Herb Alpert) 03:10
2 Lady Ice (Perry Botkin Jr) 04:24
3 Don’t Believe The Laughter (Gil Garfield; Perry Botkin Jr) 02:53
4 Low Tide (Perry Botkin Jr) 02:53
5 Eternal Sunrise (Gil Garfield; Perry Botkin Jr) 03:08
6 Looking For Home (Perry Botkin Jr) 03:00
7 Nadia’s Theme / Bless The Beasts And Children (Barry DeVorzon; Perry Botkin Jr) 03:13
8 Bridges (Fernando Brant; Milton Nascimento) 03:02
9 You’ve Gone Away (Perry Botkin Jr) 03:20
10 Ports (Perry Botkin Jr) 02:35
11 Gymnopedies #1 (Erik Satie) 02:53
Musicians
| Bass | Anthony Jackson |
| Bass | Max Bennett |
| Bass | Wilton Felder |
| Drums | Harvey Mason Sr |
| Drums | Jim Keltner |
| Guitar | Dennis Budimir |
| Guitar | Lee Ritenour |
| Guitar | Robben Ford |
| Keyboards | Perry Botkin Jr |
| Keyboards | Larry Muhoberac |
| Keyboards | Mike Melvoin |
| Harmonica | Tommy Morgan |
| Sax | Bud Shank |
| Harp | Gayle Levant |
Other Musicians (Solos)
1 The Lovers
2 Lady Ice
| Synthesizer | Perry Botkin Jr |
| Flute | Bud Shank |
| Sax | Bud Shank |
3 Don’t Believe The Laughter
4 Low Tide
| Guitar (solo) | Robben Ford |
| Sax | Bud Shank |
6 Looking For Home
| Piano | Perry Botkin Jr |
| Sax | Bud Shank |
7 Nadia’s Theme / Bless The Beasts And Children
8 Bridges
9 You’ve Gone Away
| Flute | Bud Shank |
| Sax | Bud Shank |
11 Gymnopedies #1
| Fender Rhodes | Larry Muhoberac |
Liner Notes
Producer – Charles Stern, Perry Botkin Jr
Arranged By – Perry Botkin Jr
Concertmaster – James Getzoff
Copyist – Roger Farris
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Orchestrated By – Perry Botkin Jr
Art Direction – Roland Young
Design – Chuck Beeson
Painting – Joe Garnett
Photography – Mark Hanauer
Mastered At A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Mixed At A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
Copyright A&M Records Inc
Ports is an album by Perry Botkin Jr, releases in 1977 on A&M Records.