Oakland Zone by Tower of Power
Since 1968, Tower of Power’s soulful and funky sound has defined the Bay Area’s creative community while inspiring countless artists over the decades. Oakland Zone (2008) marked the return of founding member/drummer David Garibaldi for his first studio album since 1979 and serves as an instant classic for every fan to have in their collection.
Tracklist
| 1. | Eastside... | 0:53 |
| 2. | Give Me Your Love | 4:42 |
| 3. | Get What You Want | 5:04 |
| 4. | Could've Done It Better | 5:18 |
| 5. | This Type of Funk | 5:21 |
| 6. | Pocketful of Soul | 3:30 |
| 7. | Remember Love | 4:54 |
| 8. | Oakland Zone | 4:49 |
| 9. | Life is What You Make It | 4:52 |
| 10. | Happy 'Bout That | 4:54 |
| 11. | Stranger In My Own House | 5:21 |
| 12. | Back In The Day | 4:34 |
| 13. | Page One | 5:43 |
| 14. | ...Eastside | 1:32 |
Credits
released April 22, 2003
Tower Of Power:
Emilio Castillo – Second Tenor Sax & Background Vocals; Partial Lead Vocal on Tracks 2 & 8
Stephen “Doc” Kupka – Baritone Sax
Francis Rocco Prestia – Bass
David Garibaldi – Drums
Larry Braggs – Lead & Background Vocals
Roger Smith – Keyboards & Background Vocals
Tom Politzer – First Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet
Adolfo Acosta – Second Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Mike Bogart – Lead Trumpet, Trombone, Flugelhorn
Jeff Tamelier – Guitar & Background Vocals
Special Guests:
Sakai, Nikita Germaine, John Lee Sanders - Additional Background Vocals
Sid Page, Berj Garabedian, Arman Garabedian, John Wittenberg - Violins
Diane Louie - Synth Strings
Produced by Emilio Castillo
℗© 2008 Tower of Power under exclusive license to Mack Avenue Records II, LLC. Marketed and distributed worldwide by Artistry Music. All rights reserved.
Tower Of Power:
Emilio Castillo – Second Tenor Sax & Background Vocals; Partial Lead Vocal on Tracks 2 & 8
Stephen “Doc” Kupka – Baritone Sax
Francis Rocco Prestia – Bass
David Garibaldi – Drums
Larry Braggs – Lead & Background Vocals
Roger Smith – Keyboards & Background Vocals
Tom Politzer – First Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet
Adolfo Acosta – Second Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Mike Bogart – Lead Trumpet, Trombone, Flugelhorn
Jeff Tamelier – Guitar & Background Vocals
Special Guests:
Sakai, Nikita Germaine, John Lee Sanders - Additional Background Vocals
Sid Page, Berj Garabedian, Arman Garabedian, John Wittenberg - Violins
Diane Louie - Synth Strings
Produced by Emilio Castillo
℗© 2008 Tower of Power under exclusive license to Mack Avenue Records II, LLC. Marketed and distributed worldwide by Artistry Music. All rights reserved.
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For over 50 years, Tower of Power has been creating its own kind of soul and funk music. The band’s rhythm section lays down a groove like no other. Their approach to everything, from writing to arranging, mixing to performing, is totally their own. Since 1968, Tower of Power has continuously delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds around the world.