1995 Tower Of Power – Souled Out

Souled Out is a 1995 album by Tower Of Power on Epic Records. It marked the debut of lead vocalist Brent Carter and drummer Herman Matthews, who, coincidentally, is a distant cousin of original TOP vocalist Rick Stevens. Founding member, baritone saxophone player Stephen “Doc” Kupka graces the front cover of the album. Jeff Lorber co-produced this album with band leader Emilio Castillo.

Tracks

1  Souled Out (Emilio Castillo; Marlon McClain; Stephen Kupka) 03:49
2  Taxed To The Max (Jeff Lorber; Jeff Pescetto; Stephen Kupka) 04:19
3  Keep Comin’ Back (Jeff Lorber; Jeff Pescetto) 03:47
4  Soothe You (Carmen Grillo; Troy Dexter) 03:51
5  Do You Wanna (Make Love To Me) (Emilio Castillo; Jeff Lorber; Stephen Kupka) 03:51
6  Lovin’ You Forever (Billy Trudel; Marlon McClain) 04:15
7  Gotta Make A Change (Barry Danielian; Bob Franceschini; Ozzie Melendez; Stephen Kupka) 03:38
8  Diggin’ On James Brown (Emilio Castillo; Ken Kessie; Stephen Kupka) 04:39
9  Sexy Soul (Emilio Castillo; Stephen Kupka) 04:43
10  Just Like You (Emilio Castillo; Jeff Pescetto; Stephen Kupka) 04:27
11  Once You Get A Taste (Emilio Castillo; James Wirrick; Ken Kessie; Stephen Kupka) 04:01
12  Undercurrent (Barry Danielian; David Mann) 05:01

Musicians

BassFrancis Rocco Prestia
DrumsHerman Matthews
GuitarCarmen Grillo
KeyboardsNick Milo
FlugelhornBill Churchville
SaxEmilio Castillo
SaxStephen Kupka
SaxDavid Mann
TromboneBill Churchville
TrumpetBill Churchville
TrumpetBarry Danielian
PercussionHerman Matthews
Background VocalsEmilio Castillo
Background VocalsCarmen Grillo
VocalsBrent Carter

Other Musicians (solo and lead)

1 Souled Out

TrumpetBarry Danielian


2 Taxed To The Max

ClavinetJeff Lorber
Hammond OrganNick Milo
TrumpetBill Churchville


3 Keep Comin’ Back

Mini MoogNick Milo
SaxBrandon Fields
TrumpetBill Churchville
PercussionLenny Castro


4 Soothe You

SaxBrandon Fields
TrumpetBill Churchville
PercussionLenny Castro


5 Do You Wanna (Make Love To Me)

GuitarJeff Lorber
ClavinetJeff Lorber
TrumpetBarry Danielian


6 Lovin’ You Forever

FlugelhornBarry Danielian
TrumpetBill Churchville


7 Gotta Make A Change

TrumpetBill Churchville
TrumpetBarry Danielian


8 Diggin’ On James Brown

SaxDavid Mann
TrumpetBarry Danielian
VocalsEmilio Castillo


9 Sexy Soul

SaxDavid Mann
TrumpetBill Churchville


10 Just Like You

TrumpetBarry Danielian


11 Once You Get A Taste

TromboneBill Churchville
TrumpetBill Churchville


12 Undercurrent

SaxDavid Mann
TrumpetBarry Danielian

Liner Notes

Producer – Emilio Castillo, Jeff Lorber
Producer (Vocals) – Jeff Pescetto (Tracks 2, 5)
Producer (Associate) – Barry Danielian, David Mann (Track 12)
Arranged By (Horns) – Barry Danielian (Tracks 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Arranged By (Horns) – David Mann (Tracks 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12)
Arranged By (Horns) – Bill Churchville (Tracks 2, 3, 4)
Arranged By (Horns) – Dave Eskridge (Tracks 6, 10)
Arranged By (Horns) – Bob Franceschini, Ozzie Melendez (Track 7)
Engineer (Assistant) – Roland Alvarez, Trent Slatton
Mixed By – Alan Meyerson
Recorded By – Alan Meyerson, Ken Kessie
Recorded By (Overdubs) – Jeff Lorber, Randy Faustino, Richard Bosworth

Art Direction – David Coleman
Photography – Bret Lopez

Mixed At JHL Sound
Recorded At The Complex
Recorded At JHL Sound
Recorded At Stagg Street Studio
Recorded At Wings West Recording
Phonographic Copyright Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Copyright Sony Music Entertainment Inc