Tom Scott: New York Connection

Tom Scott had a great short lifetime playing with George Harrison. Because of that George Harrison played on this LP New York Connection. I am not much of a fan of Tom Scott nor am I a big fan of his music. I try to acquire all of the LP's (CD's) where an ex-Beatle is a guest musician on someone elses LP and this is one. Tom Scott played on 3 of George's LP's, Dark Horse, Extra Texture and Thirty-Three & 1/3. Appolonia (Foxtrata) was recorded during George's Extra Texture sessions. Tom Scott played on 2 of Ringo Starrs LP, Ringo and Bad Boy and also played on Paul McCartney's single, Listen What The Man Said which is on the LP Venus And Mars. Tom's solo was apparently done in 1 take which is pretty good. Good luck if you are looking for this Tom Scott CD because you like Tom Scott or if you are looking for an LP where an ex-Beatle plays on. Either way, for some unknown reason this is a difficult CD to find and you will probably have to pay more money than it is worth, but it can be found if you keep an eye on Amazon or eBay.

One of my all time favorites. Have loved this album since it came out and still listen to it today. Cameo perfromance by George Harrison on slide guitar. Tasty music, top-notch perfromances, arranged to perfection. If you like modern or classical jazz, or jazz-fusion, this is a must have.

Timely delivery, quality product and I am enjoying it.

A true representation of this artist's talent for the jazz genre. Many recordings are his own composition. For backup he has Bob James, another great of jazz music, and on one song George Harrison accompanies him. Reason I bought this was for the song "Uptown and Country." It is a vibrant, happy piece that always makes me feel better for having listened to it.

this was a great album back in 75 and still is

Great CD and it was in excellent condition

Tom Scott and Bob James bring the beautiful harmony. And it is as gorgeous and lush as anything Bob James has ever done.But Gary King (bass) and Steve Gadd (drums) steal the show. Gadd is the drummer on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and Steely Dan's "Aja." Gary King was bassist on many CTI albums and especially on Bob James and Bob James Earl Klugh projects. He plays on Iris Muhammed's "Power of Love" which may be the second best New York Funk Album ever.I've got lots of Stuff, Bob James, Brecker Btothers.....I think this is as good as it gets with respect to NYC funk. (Even if Tom is LA through and through.)If you like Gadd, Eric Gale, Richard Tee, Hugh McCracken and you don't have this, you really need to buy this without delay.

...Recorded with a group of WONDERFUL New York session players, including Bob James, Eric Gale, and Ralph MacDonald, to name a few, this set has a different sound than your typical Tom Scott/LA Express selection. This album relied less on the fusion (which I grew to hate) and more on a melodic, even tempo'd jazz style and moves through different moods and sounds beautifully. Pretty much all the music here is of high quality and a joy to listen to but to me two numbers stand out. The title song, "New York Connection" is a mellow piece that almost makes you feel like someone walking the streets of New York window shopping on a Sunday afternoon. That is the only way I can describe it. It is just a beautiful piece of music. The other is "Appolonia." This is an interesting song that features Scott on soprano sax & flute, and George Harrison on slide guitar. What makes this interesting is that this song got airplay on FM rock stations, at least here in Los Angeles. Remember, back in 1975 FM rock stations were not like they are today, driven solely by money. Back in the early 70's it was ALL about the music, and when a DJ heard something he liked he played it. It would lead to some wonderfully interesting sets to listen to. Since Harrison was a soloist here it began to be heard on the FM stations.Anyway, I would recommend this to any jazz fan looking for a great musical experience. If you were a hugh Tom Scott fusion fan then you may not enjoy this as much, but it would be a great addition to your collection.