{"product_id":"ralph-macdonald-sound-of-a-drum","title":"Ralph MacDonald - Sound of a Drum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA landmark late-1970s jazz-funk and Caribbean fusion album from master percussionist \u003cstrong\u003eRalph MacDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSound of a Drum\u003c\/em\u003e puts one of the era's most important session musicians firmly in the spotlight. MacDonald's percussion and conga work is surrounded by a remarkable cast of jazz, funk and studio talent, creating a richly rhythmic record that moves effortlessly between sophisticated jazz, soul, funk and Caribbean influences.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe personnel is exceptional, including \u003cstrong\u003eGrover Washington Jr., Bob James, Eric Gale, Richard Tee, Chuck Rainey, Rick Marotta, Arthur Jenkins Jr., Toots Thielemans, Nicholas Marrero\u003c\/strong\u003e and others, with vocal appearances from \u003cstrong\u003ePatti Austin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eZachary Sanders\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album was produced by \u003cstrong\u003eRalph MacDonald and William Salter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the songwriting team also responsible for major hits including “Where Is the Love” and “Just the Two of Us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelections include \u003cstrong\u003e“Sound of a Drum,” “Where Is the Love,” “The Only Time You Say You Love Me (Is When We're Making Love),” “Jam on the Groove,” “Mister Magic”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Calypso Breakdown.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The latter became one of MacDonald's signature compositions and is a standout example of his ability to bring Caribbean rhythm into the sophisticated New York jazz-funk sound of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded and mixed at \u003cstrong\u003eRosebud Recording in New York\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSound of a Drum\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent record for collectors of percussion-driven jazz, 1970s fusion, funk and groove-oriented music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marlin Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51425053638692,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_7752.jpg?v=1788929646","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/ralph-macdonald-sound-of-a-drum","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}