Kool and the Gang
Love & Understanding (LP)
De-Lite Records (US) / 1976 / DEP-2018
LP-album 33 ⅓ rpm vinyl record
Genre: Dance
Produced by: K.G. Productions
Arranged by: Kool& The Gang
Instrumentation:
Robert "Kool" Bell -Bass & Vocals
George M. Brown -Drums, Vocals and percussion
Claydes Brown -Guitar
Dennis Thomas - Alto Sax, vocals, flute & congas
Spike Mickens -Trumpet
Ricky West -Piano
Otha Nash -Trombone & vocals
Larry Gittens - Trumpet, fluegelhorn & vocals
Ronald Bell -Tenor sax,alto flute,piano,arp & vocals
Background Vocals:
Tomorrow's Edition & Something Sweet
Executive Producer: Khalis Bayyan
Engineers: H. Goldberg / T. Rosiello / B. Clearwater
Mixing: Terry Rosiello
Mastering: Earl Williams
Recorded at: Media Sound
Portions of this album were recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre in London, England
Side A
1. Love & Undersatnding 7:53
2. Sugar 5:37
3. Do It Right Now 3:55
4. Cosmic Energy 3:09
Side B
1. Hollywood Swinging (Live) 5:41
2. Summer Madness (Live) 8:00
3. Universal Sound (Live) 4:02
4. Come Together 2:49
This followup album after "Spirit Of The Boogie" was disappointing somewhat as they seemed to not achieve any strong offerings in the funk/jazz/pop fusion of previous albums. However the live recorded portions hold up well especially "Summer Madness."
Submitted by originalbigm (23)
This album alone is worth seeking for "Summer Madness." This track is a jazz infused eight minute spaced-out journey with mostly instrumental jams. This track has the individual artists showcase a solo in it. There's an even longer version re-edited by Roy Ayers floating around too. Best heard with the lights dimmed low and stereophonic headphones.