Gato Barbieri - Ruby Ruby (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1977)

Gato Barbieri – Ruby Ruby is the second album by Argentine tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri for A&M Records (cat. no. SP 4655), released in 1977 and produced by Herb Alpert. It was recorded at A&R and Media Sound in New York and at A&M Studios in Hollywood, with arrangements by Barbieri, Alpert and Jay Chattaway. The album pairs Barbieri's raw, vocal tone with Latin rhythms, horn sections and jazz-funk grooves; alongside his own pieces it includes the film song "Ruby" and tunes by Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. This copy is the 1977 US original pressing with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: A&M Records SP 4655
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1977
• Genre: Jazz, Latin, Latin Jazz, Jazz-Funk
• Extras: 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 (SKU SH618).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Ruby (Heinz Roemheld/Mitchell Parish)
2. Nostalgia (Gato Barbieri)
3. Latin Reaction (Marvin Gaye)
4. Ngiculela – Es Una Historia – I Am Singing (Stevie Wonder)

Side B

1. Sunride (Gato Barbieri)
2. Adios (Gato Barbieri)
3. Blue Angel (Gato Barbieri)
4. Midnight Tango (Herb Alpert)

Personnel

Gato Barbieri (tenor saxophone), Edy Martinez (keyboards), David Spinozza, Joe Caro (guitar), Gary King (bass), Lenny White (drums), Angel Maldonado (percussion), plus a horn section including Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Marvin Stamm, Alan Rubin (trumpet, flugelhorn), Wayne Andre, David Taylor, Paul Faulise (trombone).

Guests on individual tracks: Lee Ritenour (guitar), Don Grolnick (piano, organ), Ian Underwood (synthesizer), Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Steve Jordan (drums), Chuck Domanico, Eddie Rivera (bass), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), Herb Alpert (trumpet on "Nostalgia"). Produced by Herb Alpert, co-producer: Michelle Barbieri, engineer: Don Hahn.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1977 US first edition on A&M Records with catalogue number SP 4655, including the inner sleeve.

What is the song "Ruby"?
"Ruby" comes from the 1952 film "Ruby Gentry", composed by Heinz Roemheld with lyrics by Mitchell Parish. Barbieri turns it into the album's six-minute opener.

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

Do you have more Gato Barbieri records?
Yes, for example Gato Barbieri – Tropico, Gato Barbieri – El Pampero and Gato Barbieri – Under Fire. More titles are in our Latin collection.