The Deirdre Wilson Tabac(1970)RCA-Soul/Jazz/Pop

Now this really is a melting pot of mixed musical styles.Brought to my attenten by Northern  Jocks who spun a couple of tracks on the scene way,way,back.So i got the album and enjoyed it very much.Recorded in Philadelphia in 1969, The Deirdre Wilson Tabac's sole album is a beautiful blend of funk, jazz and soulful pop. Possessing the complex grooves, thrilling breaks and ethereal weirdness that The Rotary Connection pedalled so brilliantly, the LP failed to connect with audiences upon its original release.
The Tabac were, in fact, a trio. Discovered, managed and produced by Svengali Sonny Casella (who'd earlier managed garage band The Magic Mushrooms), they comprised Deirdre Wilson, Stu Freeman (formerly of said Mushrooms) and Barbara Payne (formerly with the James Brown Revue). They were backed by session players including jazz guitarist Chuck Anderson, bassist Hugh McDonald and keyboardist Roy Bittan (who went on to be a long-term Bruce Springsteen sideman). 

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Tracks

01 - The Other Side Of Life
02 - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
03 - Let's All Join Together
04 - Get Back
05 - Angel Baby
06 - The Last Thing On His Mind
07 - I Can't Keep From Cryin' Sometimes
08 - Look In My Face
09 - Magic One
10 - I Go To You

Line Up

Vocals – Barbara Payne,Deirdre Wilson,Stu Freeman
Bass – Huey McDonald
Bass Trombone – Peter Cioschi
Guitar – Chuck Anderson,Steve Rundel
Keyboards – Stu Freeman
Saxophone – Vince Trombetta
Trumpet – Gary Miller,Mike Natale