Wilbert Longmire is a guitarist discovered by George Benson and introduced to Bob James to launch his Tappan Zee label through CBS. Like Benson, Wilbert Longmire was a master of the fusion jazz style who could also sing and was prolific in the jazz, funk and soul genres for the 3 albums he made with the label.
“Champagne” and “With All My Love” were the second and third albums respectively and this is the first time either have been made available on CD. “With All My Love” contains the jazz funk classic “Hawkeye”, also ”Champgne” features an excllent version of the Earth Wind & Fire smash “Love’s Holiday” (also featured on The Skip Scarborough Songbook) while a full cast of musicians on this album includes Idris Muhammad, Richard Tee, Harvey Mason, Eddie Daniels, Michael Brecker and Eric Gale.
Album to be released simultaneously with Wilbert Longmire’s debut Tappan Zee album “Sunny Side Up” (EXCDM 30)



Tracklist:

Champagne

 Diane's Dilemma   6:27
 Love's Holiday  5:22
 Ragtown  6:23
 Pleasure Island   7:33
 Funshine  4:09

With All My Love

 But I Love You  5:29
 Hawkeye   7:35
 Crystal Clear  5:23
 Music Speaks Louder Than Words 4:09
 Take Your Time ( from "TAXI") 6:32
 Just As Long As We Have Love  4:00
 Strawberry Sunset 5:00

Label : Expansion
Cat No:     EXP2CD14
Ean : 5019421601425

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