Connoisseur's "Alphonso Johnson" Jazz-Funk Trilogy: US Original Pressings

* Moonshadow

Released in 1976, this is the debut album by Philadelphia-born bassist "Alphonso Johnson." Featuring "Gary Bartz" on saxophone, "Lee Ritenour" and "Blackbird McKnight" on guitar, "Patrice Rushen" on keyboards, "Bennie Maupin" on reeds, "Ndugu Leon Chancler" on drums, "Airto" on percussion, and "Flora Purim" on vocals, among others.

"Stump" "Cosmoba Place" "Up From The Celler" "Amarteifio" and the excellent bass solo on "On The Case" are included. US, Epic original (PE-34118) pressing.

* Yesterday's Dream

Released in 1976, this is the 2nd album. Featuring "G. Washington Jr." on saxophone, "L. Ritenour" on guitar, "Mark Jordan," "Patrice Rushen," and "David Foster" on keyboards, "Sheila E" on percussion, and "Flora Purim," "Jon Lucien," "Phillip Bailey," and "Diane Reeves" on vocals, among others.

"Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha" ◎ sung by P. Bailey and D. Reeves. "As Little As You" and "Scapegoat" are cool. "Show Us The Way" sung by J. Lucien "One To One" is included. US, Epic original (PE-34346) pressing. >Note: Jacket and liner notes have tape repair marks.

* Spellbound

Released in 1977, this is the 3rd album. A masterpiece of , mainly using the tapping 10-string instrument "Chapman Stick" and synthesizers. Includes "Face Blaster" with progressive guitar and the grand "Earthtales Suite." US, Epic original (JE-34869) pressing.

** Important Notes: Please be sure to check.
The record surface is in good condition, but there is a feeling of use such as jacket scratches, so please consider purchasing only if you understand used records.