Bill Connors • Step It

 

Review by Ron Wynn
This session accented the funk/R&B and rock elements of Connors' arsenal; the eight selections were dominated both by drummer Dave Weckl's prominent backbeats and Connors' riffs and dashing licks, as well as catchy hooks, progressions, and patterns from bassist Tom Kennedy. Such songs as "A Pedal," "Brody," and the title cut weren't melodically sophisticated, but had a bass-heavy structure and quick, animated solos. Although the date is a bit old, its qualities prove a perfect fit on several new adult contemporary and lite-jazz outlets.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/step-it%21-mw0000623544

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Reseña de Ron Wynn
Esta sesión acentuó los elementos funk/R&B y rock del arsenal de Connors; las ocho selecciones estaban dominadas tanto por los prominentes backbeats del batería Dave Weckl como por los riffs y licks de Connors, así como por los pegadizos ganchos, progresiones y patrones del bajista Tom Kennedy. Canciones como «A Pedal», «Brody» y la que da título al disco no eran sofisticadas melódicamente, pero tenían una estructura cargada de bajos y solos rápidos y animados. Aunque la fecha es un poco antigua, sus cualidades demuestran encajar perfectamente en varias nuevas salidas adult contemporary y lite-jazz.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/step-it%21-mw0000623544


 

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Tracks:
1 - Lydia - 3:36
2 - A Pedal - 8:52
3 - Step It - 4:34
4 - Cookies - 4:51
5 - Brody - 4:15
6 - Twinkle - 5:59
7 - Titan - 6:36
8 - Flickering Lights - 5:11


Credits:
    Art Direction – Rothacker Advertising & Design
    Drums, Mixed By – Dave Weckl
    Electric Bass – Tom Kennedy (2)
    Engineer [Assistant] – Ed O'Connor, Mark Rossi (3), Victor Deyglio
    Executive-Producer – Douglas Lichterman
    Guitar [Second] – Steve Khan (tracks: 6)
    Guitar, Composed By, Mixed By – Bill Connors
    Mastered By – Greg Calbi
    Photography By [Cover Photos] – David Tan
    Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Doug Epstein
    Producer, Mixed By – Steve Khan
    Reissue Producer – Jerry Gordon

Recorded at Mediasound, New York City on June 12–13 & October 15, 1984

Label:    Evidence (5) – ECD 22080-2
Country:    US
Released:    Jan 27, 1994
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Fusion
https://www.discogs.com/release/2375588-Bill-Connors-Step-It

 

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