1976 Louie Ramirez – A Different Shade Of Black
A Different Shade Of Black is a 1976 studio album by the legendary American percussionist, vibraphonist, and Latin jazz innovator Louie Ramirez. Released via Cotique Records.
Tracks
1 Salsa (Randy Ortiz) 06:56
2 You Need A Man (Kenny Loggins; Jim Messina) 02:47
3 A Different Shade Of Black (Louie Ramirez) 05:19
4 Latin Rhapsody (Louie Ramirez) 03:15
5 Laura (David Raksin) 03:48
6 Do It Any Way You Wanna (Leon Huff) 03:53
7 School (Rick Davies; Roger Hodgson) 03:09
8 Bad Luck (John Whitehead; Gene McFadden; Victor Carstarphen) 04:20
9 Barrio Nuevo (Louie Ramirez) 06:10
10 If I Should Lose You (Leo Robin; Ralph Rainger) 04:47
Musicians
| Bass | Gordon Edwards |
| Bass | Rasan Mfalme |
| Bass | William Salter |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Cornell Dupree |
| Piano | Paul Griffin |
| Sax | Bobby Porcelli |
| Congas | Arthur Jenkins |
| Timbales | Louie Ramirez |
| Vibraphone | Louie Ramirez |
| Percussion | Johnny Rodriguez |
| Background Vocals | Erik Alexander |
| Background Vocals | Liz Lampert |
| Background Vocals | Susan Skye |
Liner Notes
Producer – Jerry Masucci, Louie Ramirez (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Producer – Frankie Crocker (Track 5)
Arranged By – Randy Ortiz (Track 1)
Arranged By – Marty Sheller (Tracks 2, 3, 8, 10)
Arranged By – Douie Ramirez (Tracks 4, 8)
Arranged By – Dick Meza (Tracks 6, 7)
Arranged By – Sonny Bravo (Track 5)
Engineer – Fred Wienberg, Michael DeLugg
Design – Catherine Alexander
Photography – Lee Marshall
Recorded At Bell Sound Studios
Phonographic Copyright Cotique Records
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