CBC Comp 426

THE J.J.’S
The J.J.’s are a group of musicians and singers active in the recording studios around Winnipeg. They do such things as vocal background jingles, station break I.D.’s, back up work to solo artists for television, radio and commercial recording projects. Basically, the same type of group as the Mutual Understanding. The members are Yvette Shaw, Karen Marklinger and Doreen Bingham (all soloists in their own right), lead singers Annis Kozub and Ron Halldorson. The musical director of the group, pianist/arranger Dave Jandrish also happens to be the President of the Winnipeg local of the A.F. of M.

Produced in Winnipeg by Dave Bird
Technician: C. Bennett

HENRY YOUNG
Guitarist Henry Young is well known to west coast jazz and rhythm and blues fans. He broke into the professional scene by working with such people as B.B. Cook, Little Richard and the Righteous Brothers. After touring with Nina Simone for a couple of years, he returned to Vancouver to back various rhythm and blues singers. He wrote these four funky songs especially for this CBC recording.

Produced in Vancouver by George Laverock
Technician: W. Stebich, D. Hardisty

BRIAN RUSSELL
Brian Russell is a very gifted 31 year-old musician who was born in Calcutta, India and moved to Canada with his family as a child. He has been studying music since 1955, especially the guitar, and won 6 Toronto music festivals in the early 60’s, all having been devoted to guitar work. His first exposure to professional music came with being part of a horn section in a folk rock group. This is his first try at arranging and, with Eric Robertson’s horn arrangements, some of the material on “set 40” just came to life for him.

What’s from same group? Russell is one instrument! Over the years he has been a member of Chick Corea’s backup, trio guitarist, and Eric Robertson on horn arrangements.
The session includes Bill Misner, Jim Morgan, Barry Keane, Brian Leonard, Dave Caldwell, Gary Morgan, and Bruce Cassidy.

Produced in Toronto by Ann Hunter
Recording Engineer: D. Dobbs, L. Morey, J. Roberts

RON JOHNSTON
Ron Johnston and his electric keyboard are comfortable in a variety of musical settings, from studio work, composing, arranging. At present, he’s also principal pianist for jazz sextet, composing and recording for the studio.

As well, Ron plays with Paul Horn’s Quintet including concerts throughout Canada.

Produced in Vancouver by George Laverock
Technician: D. Hardisty