Taj Mahal - Maestro
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A1 Scratch My Back
Performer [Phantom Blues Band], Bass – Larry FulcherPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Drums – Tony BraunagelPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Guitar – Johnny Lee SchellPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Keyboards – Mike FinniganPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Tenor Saxophone – Joe SublettPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Trumpet – Darrell LeonardWritten-By – James Moore
4:20
A2 Never Let You Go
Backing Vocals – Deva MahalLyrics By – Deva MahalMusic By – Taj MahalPerformer [Los Lobos], Bass – Conrad LozanoPerformer [Los Lobos], Drums – Cougar EstradaPerformer [Los Lobos], Guitar – Cesar Rosas, David HidalgoPerformer [Los Lobos], Jarana – Louie PerezPerformer [Los Lobos], Organ – Steve BerlinPerformer [Los Lobos], Trombone – Angela Wellman
4:44
A3 Dust Me Down
Backing Vocals – C.C. White, Pebbles PhillipsBass – Jesse IngallsDrums, Percussion – Michael JeromeGuitar – Jason MozerskyKeyboards – Jason YatesProducer – Ben HarperRecorded By, Engineer – Danny Kalb Vocals – Ben HarperWritten-By – Ben Harper
3:28
A4 Further On Down The Road
Banjo – Taj MahalPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Bass – Larry FulcherPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Drums – Tony BraunagelPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Guitar – Johnny Lee SchellPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Keyboards – Mike FinniganPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Tenor Saxophone – Joe SublettPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Trumpet, Valve Trombone [Trombonium] – Darrell LeonardRecorded By [Jack Johnson Vocals] – Robert CarranzaVocals – Jack JohnsonWritten-By – Jesse Edwin Davis III*, Taj Mahal
4:51
B1 Black Man, Brown Man
Alto Saxophone – Rudy CostaBanjo – Taj MahalEngineer – Marc MoreauPerformer [Ziggy Marley's Band], Backing Vocals – Tracy HazzardPerformer [Ziggy Marley's Band], Bass – Paul "Pablo" StennettPerformer [Ziggy Marley's Band], Drums – Carlton "Santa" DavisPerformer [Ziggy Marley's Band], Guitar – Takeshi Akimoto Performer [Ziggy Marley's Band], Keyboards – Michael HydePerformer [Ziggy Marley's Band], Percussion – Angel RocheVocals – Ziggy Marley
3:54
B2 Zanzibar
Bass – Bill RichDrums, Percussion – Kester SmithKora – Toumani Diabate*Ngoni – Bassekou KouyatePercussion – Debra DobkinProducer [Angelique Kidjo Vocals] – Jean HebrailVocals – Angelique Kidjo*Written-By – Angelique Kidjo*, Taj Mahal
5:53
B3 TV Mama
Performer [Los Lobos], Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Steve BerlinPerformer [Los Lobos], Bass – Conrad LozanoPerformer [Los Lobos], Drums – Cougar EstradaPerformer [Los Lobos], Guitar – Cesar Rosas, David HidalgoPerformer [Los Lobos], Jarana – Louie PerezWritten-By – Lou Willie Turner
3:42
B4 I Can Make You Happy
Performer [New Orleans Social Club], Bass – George Porter*Performer [New Orleans Social Club], Drums – Raymond WeberPerformer [New Orleans Social Club], Guitar – Leo NocentelliPerformer [New Orleans Social Club], Organ [B3] – Ivan NevillePerformer [New Orleans Social Club], Piano – Henry Butler
4:58
C1 Slow Drag
Banjo – Taj MahalPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Bass – Larry FulcherPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Drums – Tony BraunagelPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Guitar – Johnny Lee SchellPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Keyboards – Mike FinniganPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Tenor Saxophone – Joe SublettPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Trumpet – Darrell Leonard
6:33
C2 Hello Josephine
Performer [New Orleans Social Club], Bass – George Porter*Performer [New Orleans Social Club], Drums, Washboard [Rub Board] – Raymond WeberPerformer [New Orleans Social Club], Guitar – Leo NocentelliPerformer [New Orleans Social Club], Organ [B3] – Ivan NevillePerformer [New Orleans Social Club], Piano – Henry ButlerWritten-By – Dave Bartholomew, Antoine Domino*
4:47
C3 Strong Man Holler
Bass – Bill RichDrums – Kester SmithHarmonica – Billy BranchOrgan [B-3] – Mick Weaver
5:49
D1 Diddy Wah Diddy
Performer [Phantom Blues Band], Baritone Saxophone – Joe SublettPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Bass – Larry FulcherPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Drums – Tony BraunagelPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Guitar – Johnny Lee SchellPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Keyboards – Mike FinniganPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Valve Trombone [Trombonium] – Darrell LeonardWritten-By – Ellas McDaniel, Willie Dixon
4:37
D2 Mambo No.5 (7-11)
Guitar [Epiphone Emperor] – Taj MahalPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Bass – Larry FulcherPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Drums – Tony BraunagelPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Guitar – Johnny Lee SchellPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Organ [B-3] – Mike FinniganPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Joe SublettPerformer [Phantom Blues Band], Trumpet, Valve Trombone [Trombonium] – Darrell LeonardWritten-By – Pérez Prado*
3:40
D3 On A Little Bamboo Bridge
Backing Band – Na Pali*Performer [Na Pali], Acoustic Bass, Guitar [Slack Key] – "Pancho" Graham*Performer [Na Pali], Clarinet – Rudy CostaPerformer [Na Pali], Drums – Kester SmithPerformer [Na Pali], Guitar [Slack Key] – Carlos AndradePerformer [Na Pali], Steel Guitar [Hawaiian] – Fred LuntPerformer [Na Pali], Ukulele, Ukulele [Lili'u] – Pat Cockett*Recorded By, Engineer – Ron PendragonSteel Guitar [National Steelbodied Guitar] – Taj MahalWritten-By – Al Sherman , Archie Fletcher
4:02

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright (c) – Kan-Du Records
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Kan-Du Records
  • Licensed To – Heads Up International
  • Record Company – Concord Music Group, Inc.
  • Mixed At – Ultratone Studios
  • Recorded At – Ultratone Studios
  • Recorded At – Sonikwire Studios
  • Recorded At – Capitol Studios
  • Recorded At – Westlake Studios
  • Recorded At – The Music Shed
  • Recorded At – Fat Tuesday Studios
  • Engineered At – Fat Tuesday Studios
  • Published By – Embassy Music Corp.
  • Published By – Big Toots Tunes
  • Published By – EMI April Music
  • Published By – Three Chord Symphony Music
  • Published By – EMI Blackwood Music
  • Published By – Ayeile Music
  • Published By – MPCA King Of Spades
  • Published By – EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
  • Published By – Arc Music Corp.
  • Published By – Hoochie Coochie Music
  • Published By – APRS
  • Published By – Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc.
  • Published By – MPL Communications

Credits

  • Backing Band – Los Lobos (tracks: A2, B3), New Orleans Social Club (tracks: B4, C2), Phantom Blues Band* (tracks: A1, A4, C1, D1, D2)
  • Booking – Joshua Knight, Monterey International, Paul Goldman
  • Co-producer, Engineer – Gordie Johnson (tracks: B4, C2), Johnny Lee Schell (tracks: B2, C3)
  • Design, Art Direction – Mind Spark Creative, Inc.
  • Engineer – Joe McGrath (tracks: A1, A4, C1, D1, D2), Johnny Lee Schell (tracks: A1, A4, C1, D1, D2), Mark Johnson (tracks: A2, B3)
  • Guest [Special Guest] – Angelique Kidjo*, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, Phantom Blues Band*, Ziggy Marley
  • Guitar – Taj Mahal (tracks: A3, B2, B4, C2, C3)
  • Harmonica – Taj Mahal (tracks: A3, A4, B3, B4, D1)
  • Legal – David Shapiro Lewitt & Hayes, LLP*, Jeff Leven, Laurie Soriano
  • Liner Notes [Uncredited] – Taj Mahal
  • Management – Kevin Morris , Madison House Inc., Shine On Management, Valerie Celene
  • Mastered By – George Horn
  • Mixed By – Joe McGrath
  • Photography By – Jay Blakesberg
  • Photography By [1968 - 1975 Vintage] – Baron Wolman
  • Photography By [Studio] – Michael Crook
  • Producer – Taj Mahal (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1 to B4, C1, C3, D1, D2), Phantom Blues Band* (tracks: A1, A4, C1, D1, D2), Warren Haynes (tracks: B4, C2)
  • Vocals – Taj Mahal (tracks: A1 to D1, D3)
  • Written-By – Taj Mahal (tracks: A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C3)

Notes

This is the Limited Edition 40th Anniversary 180gm Vinyl set. Includes 2 bonus tracks (D2 & D3)

Celebrating 40 Years!

© ℗ 2008 Kan-Du Records under exclusive license to Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

Mixed at Ultratone - Los Angeles, CA
Mastered - Berkeley, CA
Management: Kevin Morris/Madison House Inc. & Valerie Celene/Shine On Management

A1, A4, B2, C1, C3, D1, D2: Recorded at: Ultratone - Los Angeles, CA
A2, B3: Recorded at: Sonikwire Studios - Irvine, CA
A3: Recorded at Capitol Studios - Los Angeles, CA
B1: Recorded at: Westlake Recording Studios - Los Angeles, CA
B4, C2: Recorded at: The Shed - New Orleans, LA
D3 Recorded & Engineered at: Fat Tuesday Recording Studio - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ben Harper appears courtesy of Virgin Records
Jack Johnson appears courtesy of Brushfire Records
Ziggy Marley appears courtesy of Tuff Gong Worldwide
Angelique Kidjo appears courtesy of Razor & Tie
Toumani Diabate appears courtesy of World Circuit Records
Bassekou Kouyate appears courtesy of Outhere Records

A1: Embassy Music Corporation (BMI)
A2, B4, C1, C3: Big Toots Tunes (BMI)
A3: EMI April Music / Three Chord Symphony Music (ASCAP)
A4: EMI Blackwood Music (BMI)
B1: EMI Blackwood Music (BMI)/Big Toots Tunes (BMI)
B2: Big Toots Tunes (BMI) and Ayeile Music (ASCAP)
B3: MPCA, LLC DBA King Of Spades
C2: EMI Unart Catalog, Inc.
D1: Arc Music Corp and Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI)
D2: APRS (BMI)
D3: Edwin H. Morris & Co. Inc. C/O MPL Communications

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 53361 81641 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): HULP-8164-A₁
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): HULP-8164 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, etched): HULP-8164 C.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, etched): HULP-8164 D₁
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Rights Society: ASCAP

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
HUCD3164 Taj Mahal Maestro ‎(CD, Album) Heads Up International HUCD3164 US 2008

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Taj Mahal - Maestro

Performer: Taj Mahal

Album Title: Maestro

Genre: Rock, Blues

Label: Heads Up International ‎– HULP 8164
Type: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, 180 Gram
Country: US
Date of released: 2008
Category: Rock, Blues
Style: Blues Rock

MP3 album zip size: 1565 mb

FLAC album zip size: 1905 mb

Rating: 3.5 / 5

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