The New York Rock and Soul Revue
The New York Rock and Soul Revue was a musical project which evolved from a series of concerts and musical shows produced by Libby Titus (future wife of Donald Fagen) that lasted from 1989 to 1992.[1] The project was led by Donald Fagen (soloist and co-founder of Steely Dan) and included Phoebe Snow, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Eddie Brigati (formerly of The Rascals), David Brigati (also of The Rascals), Charles Brown, and Walter Becker (soloist and co-founder of Steely Dan). The project also featured Jeff Young and the Youngsters, saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus (who had formerly worked with Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and Boz Scaggs), and violinist Mindy Jostyn.[2] The project is perhaps best known for its 1991 live release entitled The New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beacon, a compilation of material recorded live at New York City's Beacon Theater.[3]
Members
Line up:
- Donald Fagen, vocal and piano
- Jeff Young, piano
- Michael McDonald, piano and vocals
Other musicians:
- Drew Zingg, guitar
- John Hagen, Cornelius Bumpus tenor sax
- Dennis McDermott, drums
- Lincoln Schleifer, bass
- Chris Anderson, trumpet
Background vocals:
- Catherine Russell
- Diane Sorel
- Ula Hedwig
References
- Holden, Stephen (April 8, 1990). "Review/Music; Soloists Team Up in the New York Rock and Soul Revue". The New York Times. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- Larkin, Colin (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music. Virgin Books p. 234. ISBN 978-0-7535-0159-7.
- "Picks and Pans Review: The New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beacon". People. January 20, 1992. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
External links
The New York Rock and Soul Revue performing Pretzel Logic (song) as Donald Fagen's New York Rock and Soul Revue, March, 1991. A&E Television