The Claus Ogerman Orchestra – Gate Of Dreams (Vinyl LP)

The Claus Ogerman Orchestra – Gate Of Dreams is an orchestral album by composer and arranger Claus Ogerman on Warner Bros. (cat. no. BS 3006), released in 1977. It was recorded in September and October 1976 at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, produced by Tommy LiPuma with Al Schmitt as engineer. The soloists are George Benson (guitar), David Sanborn (alto saxophone), Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone) and Joe Sample (keyboards); the liner notes were written by Bill Evans. This copy is the 1977 US original pressing with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. Records BS 3006
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1977
• Genre: Jazz, Classical
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Time Passed Autumn, Part I (Claus Ogerman)
2. Time Passed Autumn, Interlude And Part II (Claus Ogerman)
3. Time Passed Autumn, Part III (Claus Ogerman)
4. Caprice (Claus Ogerman)
5. Air Antique (Claus Ogerman)

Side B

1. Night Will Fall (Claus Ogerman)
2. Night Will Fall, Interlude And Conclusion (Claus Ogerman)
3. A Sketch Of Eden (Claus Ogerman)

Personnel

Claus Ogerman (composition, arrangement, conductor). Soloists: George Benson (guitar; Time Passed Autumn, Interlude And Part II), David Sanborn (alto saxophone; Time Passed Autumn Part III, Night Will Fall), Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone; Time Passed Autumn Part III), Joe Sample (electric piano, organ).

Rhythm section: Chuck Domanico (Fender bass), John Guerin (drums), Chino Valdes (congas), Larry Bunker (percussion), Peter Maunu (rhythm guitar), Joe Sample and Ralph Grierson (keyboards). Concertmaster: Israel Baker.

Producer: Tommy LiPuma. Recorded and mixed by Al Schmitt.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1977 US first edition on Warner Bros., catalogue number BS 3006, with the original inner sleeve.

Who are the soloists?
George Benson on guitar, David Sanborn on alto saxophone, Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone and Joe Sample on electric piano and organ. The liner notes are by pianist Bill Evans, for whom Ogerman had arranged in the 1960s.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light wear that barely affects playback or overall appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Claus Ogerman records?
Yes, for example Claus Ogerman / Michael Brecker – Cityscape from 1982. More titles are in our Jazz collection.