Joanne Grauer Introducing Lorraine Feather (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1978)

Joanne Grauer – Joanne Grauer Introducing Lorraine Feather is an album by pianist and keyboardist Joanne Grauer on MPS Records (cat. no. 0068.198), released in 1978. It was recorded in December 1977 at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and produced by jazz critic Leonard Feather. His daughter, singer Lorraine Feather, appears on three tracks of side B, joined there by Ernie Watts on tenor saxophone. The programme moves from Grauer's own compositions through fusion to bossa nova touches. This copy is the 1978 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MPS Records 0068.198
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1978
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Bossa Nova, Soul Jazz

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 (SKU SH 700).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Gork (Joanne Grauer)
2. Evergreen (Barbra Streisand/Paul Williams)
3. Misty Dreams & Ruffy's Eyes (Joanne Grauer)
4. Longing (Joanne Grauer)
5. Happy (Michel Legrand)

Side B

1. See You Later (Flip Nunez)
2. Can't Sleep (Gene Perla/Lorraine Feather)
3. The Voice (Joanne Grauer)
4. Frog Child (Joanne Grauer)

Personnel

Joanne Grauer (keyboards), Lorraine Feather (vocals; B1–B3), Ernie Watts (tenor saxophone; B1–B3), David Troncoso (bass), Doug Lenier (bass, arrangement; B1–B3), Colin Bailey (drums), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion; A4, B1–B3). Produced by Leonard Feather; recorded by Hugh Davies.

FAQ

Who is Lorraine Feather?
Lorraine Feather is a singer and lyricist and the daughter of jazz critic Leonard Feather, who produced this album. She sings on "See You Later", "Can't Sleep" and "The Voice", and co-wrote "Can't Sleep".

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1978 German first edition on MPS, cat. no. 0068.198. Reissues only followed decades later.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more MPS records?
Yes, for example Rolf Kühn – Cucu Ear or The Roland Hanna Trio – Child Of Gemini. More titles are in our Jazz collection and under Fusion.