''Coke'' is the first solo album by American percussionist
Coke Escovedo
Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was an American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jaz ...
, after his stints in the bands
Santana
Santana may refer to:
Transportation
* Volkswagen Santana, an automobile
* Santana Cycles, manufacturer of tandem bicycles
* Santana Motors, a former Spanish automobile manufacturer
* Sailboat designs by W. D. Schock Corp
** Santana 20
** Santan ...
and
Azteca. The album was produced by
Patrick Gleeson and released in 1975.
Track listing
#"No One to Depend On"
#"Why Can't We Be Lovers"
#"Rebirth"
#"Easy Come Easy Go"
#"Love Letters"
#"Hall's Delight"
#"If I Ever Lose This Heaven"
#"What Are You Under"
#"Make It Sweet"
#"Life is a Tortured Love Affair"
Personnel
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Coke Escovedo
Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was an American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jaz ...
- Percussion
*
Harvey Mason
Harvey William Mason (born February 22, 1947) is an American jazz drummer, record producer, and member of the band Fourplay. He was the original drummer for Herbie Hancock's band The Headhunters.
Life and career
Mason was born and grew ...
, Pete Risso - Drums
*Mark Philipps - Bass
*Joe Rubino - Guitar
*Frank Mercurio - Keyboards
*Vince Denim - Saxophone on "Hall's Delight"
*Forrest Buchtel, Mike Kirkhouse, Ron Smith, Vince Denim - Horns
*Joanna Hervig, Miriam Dye, Nathan Rubin, Roy Malan, Teresa Adams - Strings
*Calvin Tillery,
Linda Tillery - Lead Vocals
*Julia Tillman, Maxine Willard - Backing Vocals
Charts
References
External links
Coke Escovedo-Coke at Discogs
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1975 debut albums
Coke Escovedo albums
Mercury Records albums