Temptation - Eddie Baxter

Temptation

Temptation
The Unique Artistry Of Eddie Baxter
Cover Photography: Phil Howard
Color Jacket Designed and Printed in U.S.A. by Howard Techni-Krome Press
Rendezvous Records RLP 1302
1957

From the back cover: Believing that credit should be given when credit is due, I wish to say that I have managed to surround myself with many enthusiastic, resourceful, creative, and patient people, and this album is the result of their tremendous help and cooperation. Knowing nothing about the technical aspects of instruments, I have been completely dependent upon the talent of other people in that direction, and although I might conceive an idea for sounds or effects I might want to hear, it has taken the resourcefulness and knowledge of others to actually carry out that idea. I believe that we have just touched upon the immense potential and limitless sounds and techniques that will eventually come into being through the realm of electronics.

The "string bass sound" was invented by Fred Krueger, and is known as the "Krueger Percussion Bass." I am indebted to Robert Eby for his "do-it-yourself" set-up, where enthusiasts are able to buy and assemble their own equipment and accessories, and also for finding Douglas Erdman, who assembled percussion instruments such as tambourine, castanets, cymbals, etc., so that they could be played by means of a keyboard. Pat Wade was responsible for being sure that my equipment was in workable and playable order after it was moved into the Capitol Tower.

The seemingly insurmountable task of actually recording this conglomeration fell upon Alan Emig, whose awareness of what I was trying to accomplish was amazing. In addition to his engineering how-how, his musical integrity, ideas and suggestions made this whole effort very interesting and enjoyable. I offer my sincere thanks to those who did the impossible. I hope they never find out that it couldn't be done. – Eddie Baxter

Also from the back cover: Although the Eddie Baxter style may be new to many record buyers, it had been familiar to his listeners for a good many years prior to the release of the Rendezvous albums. His distinctive interpretation of ballads was well-known to television audiences of Renzo Cesana as "The Continental," when the show originated in Hollywood in 1951, and the same Baxter backgrounds were heard on "The Continental's" records. Followers of the Jack McElroy show saw and heard Eddie play his arrangements of "up" tunes daily on NBC-TV for over three years.

The diversified abilities of this talented musician are due in a large measure to his many varied experiences in the music field. Playing for dance classes in Denver at the age of eleven and working with orchestras during high school and while attending UCLA gave him an early start. He gained invaluable experience both as a pianist and arranger during his years on the road with bands such as Glen Gray and Frankie Masters, and then added to his knowledge and skill by working with small groups and as a single.

Also see: This Love Of Mine - Rendezvous RLP 1303

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