The Raven Speaks - Woody Herman

Sandia Chicano

The Raven Speaks

Woody Herman
Produced by Ozzie Cadena
Recording & Remix Engineer: Phil Ramone
Recorded at A & R Studio, New York
August 28, 29 & 30, 1972
Fantasy Records

Trumpets: Al Porcino (lead), Charles Davis, John Tomas & Bill Stapleton - Flugelhorn, Bill Byrne
Trombones: Bob Burgess (lead), Rick Stepton & Harold Garrett - Bass Trombone
Tenor Saxophones: Frank Tiberi - flute, bassoon, cowbell, Greg Herbert - piccolo, flute, alto flute, Steve Lederer & Tom Anastas - Baritone Sax
Drums: Joe LaBarbera
Fender Bass: Al Johnson (Courtesy of Cobblestone Records)
Fender Rhodes Piano: Harold Danko
Guitar: Pat Martino (Courtesy of Cobblestone Records
Congas: John Pacheco

From Billboard - December 16, 1972: The great clarinetist Woody Herman has lost none of his touch over the years, as this set so clearly demonstrates. Still playing with a big band, and not sounding the least bit dated, highlights include "Fat Mama," "Alone Again (Naturally)," "It's Too Late" and "Reunion At Newport" Herman proves himself as capable in the standards as ever, but also able to adapt himself to today's hits.

Fat Mama
Piano Solo: Harold Danko

Alone Again (Naturally)
Alto Solo: Woody Herman
Trombone solo: Bob Burgess
Tenor Solo: Greg Herbert

Sandia Chicano
(Watermelon Man)
Piccolo Solo: Greg Herbert
Tenor Solo: Steve Lederer
Trumpet Solo: Bill Stapleton
Soprano Solo: Woody Herman

It's Too Late
Soprano Solo: Woody Herman
Piano Solo: Harold Danko

The Raven Speaks
Soprano Solo: Woody Herman
Tenor Solo: Frank Tiberi
Trombone Solo: Rick Stepton

Summer Of '42
Tenor Solo: Greg Herbert
Flute Lead: Frank Tiberi

Reunion At Newport 1972
Clarinet Solo: Woody Herman
Piano Solo: Harold Danko
Tenor Solo: Frank Tiberi
Trombone Solos: 1st Bob Burgess
2nd Rick Stepton
Flugelhorn Solo: Bill Stapleton
Drum Solo: Joe LaBarbera

Bill's Blues
Clarinet Solo: Woody Herman
Piano Solo: Harold Danko
Flute Solo: Greg Herbert
Trumpet Solo: Bill Stapleton