AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Although he has appeared on a countless number of studio sessions, this release was (with the exception of an obscure Japanese date in 1984) drummer Steve Gadd's debut as a leader. The Gadd Gang (comprised of the drummer, guitarist Cornell Dupree, bassist Eddie Gómez and Richard Tee on keyboards) was a likable unit that blended together jazz, R&B and some groovin' funk. With the addition of a horn section arranged by David Matthews, the group plays Bob Dylan's "Watching the River Flow," and Wilton Felder's "Way Back Home," a medley of "Honky Tonk" and "I Can't Stop Loving You," and some basic band originals that can appeal to a wide audience.
Steve Gadd
The Gadd Gang Year: 1986
The Gang:
Steve Gadd Percussion, Conga, Drums Cornell Dupree Guitar Richard Tee Piano, Organ (Hammond) Eddie Gomez Bass
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Michael Brecker Sax (Tenor) Jon Faddis Trumpet George Young Sax (Tenor) Ronnie Cuber Horn, Sax (Baritone) Barry Rogers Trombone Lew Soloff Trumpet David Taylor Trombone
1. Watching the River Flow 00:00 2. Strength 06:35 3. Way Back Home 11:04 4. Morning Love 18:02 5. Duke's Lullaby 22:23 6. Everything You Do 26:25 7. Honky Tonk/I Can't Stop Loving You 30:14
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