Capitol Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Happy People
| Recorded | Jul 13, 1972 |
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| Label | Capitol Records |
| Released | 1972 |
| Personnel | 11 credited players |
| Discogs | master 866758 |
The record
A '72 session pushing the band toward Brazilian-tinged funk, with Airto, King Errisson, and Mayuto Correa stacking percussion under Chuck Rainey's electric bass and David T. Walker's guitar. Nat's cornet anchors a set built for warmth over heat.
Session personnel
- Nat Adderley — cornet
- Walter Booker — double bass [string bass]
- Roy McCurdy — drums
- Chuck Rainey — electric bass
- David T. Walker — guitar
- Airto Moreira — percussion
- King Errisson — percussion
- Mayuto Correa — percussion
- George Duke — piano, electric piano
- Flora Purim — vocals
- Olga James — vocals [solo]
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1972 | Capitol Records · ST-11121 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester pressing earliest on file |
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| 1972 | Capitol Records |
| 1972 | Capitol Records · ST-11121 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Los Angeles pressing |
| 1972 | Capitol Records · ST-11121 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Pinckneyville pressing |
| 1972 | Capitol Records · 8XT-11121 — 8-Track Cartridge, Stereo |
| 2013 | Capitol Records · TOCJ-66621 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono |
Follow the players
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