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New Beginnings - Morgana King

New Beginnings

Morgana King

1973

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Morgana King's album "New Beginnings" was released in 1973. It marked a comeback for King after a period of semi-retirement, influenced by personal tragedies and a desire to "replenish" her spirit. Managed by Vince Mauro, the album aimed to connect King with a younger audience, blending jazz with contemporary sounds. The album was recorded and mixed at Media Sound in New York City. King's "New Beginnings" includes interpretations of songs by Stevie Wonder, Leon Russell, and Kenny Rankin, among others. The album showcases King's contralto voice and interpretive skills. Arrangements were handled by Bob James and Torrie Zito.

Recording Info

Recorded and mixed at Media Sound, N.Y.C. in 1973. Produced by Vince Mauro for Nickelodeon Inc.

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Personnel

Significance

The album represented a conscious effort to reach a broader, younger audience by incorporating contemporary pop songs into King's established jazz style. It was seen as a "comeback LP" where she embraced the songs of the day.

Morgana King woodshedded the tunes for her Paramount album in a workshop situation at Kenny's Castaways, a NYC rock club.

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Performers

G
Gloria Agostiniharp (tr. 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
RRay Alonge
Ray AlongeFrench horn (tr. 5, 8, 9)
KKenny Ascher
Kenny Ascherkeyboard, piano (tr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
D
Dave Careypercussion (tr. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9)
EEarl Chapin
Earl ChapinFrench horn (tr. 5, 8, 9)
BBob Cranshaw
Bob Cranshawbass (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
B
Bob Daughertyguitar, bass (tr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
PPaul Gershman
Paul Gershmanstrings (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
TTheodore Israel
Theodore Israelstrings (tr. 5, 8, 9)
BBob James
Bob Jameskeyboard (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
M
Morgana Kingvocal (tr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
HHubert Laws
Hubert Lawsflute (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
CCharles Libove
Charles Libovestrings (tr. 5, 8, 9)
RRalph MacDonald
Ralph MacDonaldpercussion, congas (tr. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)
GGeorge Marge
George Margeflute (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
B
Barbara Masseyvocal (tr. 6, 9)
CCharles McCracken
Charles McCrackenstrings (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
SSharon Moe
Sharon MoeFrench horn (tr. 5, 8, 9)
IIdris Muhammad
Idris Muhammaddrums (drum set) (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
DDavid Nadien
David Nadienstrings (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
L
Linda Novembervocal (tr. 6, 9)
MMax Pollikoff
Max Pollikoffstrings (tr. 5, 8, 9)
PPat Rebillot
Pat Rebillotinstrument (tr. 5, 8, 9)
MMargaret Ross
Margaret Rossharp (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
DDavid Spinozza
David Spinozzaguitar (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
MMaeretha Stewart
Maeretha Stewartvocal (tr. 6, 9)
GGerald Tarack
Gerald Tarackstrings (tr. 5, 8, 9)
EEmanuel Vardi
Emanuel Vardistrings (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
R
Ronnie Zitodrums (drum set) (tr. 5, 8, 9)

Producers

V
Vince Mauroproducer (tr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Engineers

J
Jorgen Jorgensenengineer (tr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Other

BBob James
Bob Jamesarranger (tr. 1, 2, 3, 6)
T
Torrie Zitoarranger (tr. 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)

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