1975 Tom Scott – New York Connection

New York Connection is an album by American musician Tom Scott that was released by Ode in December 1975 with a UK release following in April 1976. It entered the Billboard 200 on 20 December to begin a chart stay of 25 weeks, peaking at number 42.

In contrast with the Los Angeles-based Scott’s previous projects, the nine-song set features New York musicians such as Hugh McCracken, Richard Tee, Eric Gale, and Steve Gadd. Following their North American tour together in November−December 1974, George Harrison makes a contribution on the track “Appolonia (Foxtrata)”

Tracks

1  Dirty Old Man (Tom Scott) 5:20
2  Uptown & Country (Tom Scott) 6:19
3  New York Connection (Tom Scott) 4:25
4  Garden (Michel Colombier) 5:37
5  Time And Love (Ralph MacDonald; William Salter) 4:33
6  Midtown Rush (Tom Scott) 4:47
7  Looking Out For Number 7 (Tom Scott) 5:34
8  Appolonia (Tom Scott) 4:01
9  You\’re Gonna Need Me (Richard Tee) 4:41

Musicians

Bass Gary King
Drums Steve Gadd
Guitar Eric Gale
Guitar Hugh McCracken
Keyboards Richard Tee
Piano Bob James
Percussion Ralph MacDonald

Other Musicians

1 Dirty Old Man

Guitar (solo) Eric Gale
Moog Tom Scott
Sax Tom Scott


2 Uptown & Country

Slide Guitar Hugh McCracken
Harmonica Hugh McCracken
Lyricon Tom Scott
Sax Tom Scott


3 New York Connection

Sax Tom Scott
Woodwinds Tom Scott


4 Garden

Synthesizer Tom Scott
Flute Tom Scott
Woodwinds Tom Scott


5 Time And Love

Synthesizer Tom Scott
Flute Tom Scott
Sax Tom Scott


6 Midtown Rush

Synthesizer Tom Scott
Sax Tom Scott


7 Looking Out For Number 7

Synthesizer Tom Scott
Flute Tom Scott
Lyricon Tom Scott
Sax Tom Scott


8 Appolonia

Slide Guitar George Harrison
Flute Tom Scott
Sax Tom Scott


9 You’re Gonna Need Me

Bass Eric Gale
Sax Tom Scott
Trombone Dick Hyde
Trumpet Chuck Findley

Liner Notes

Producer – Tom Scott, Hank Cicalo
Arranged By – Tom Scott
Engineer – Hank Cicalo

Design – Chuck Beeson
Photography – Jim McCrary

Mixed At A&M Studios
Recorded At The Hit Factory
Phonographic Copyright A&M Records
Copyright A&M Records