Both Sides of the Coin

Track Listings

1. LOVE X LOVE

2. EVERYDAY AFFAIR

3. COME TO A DECISION

4. DR. IN THE HOUSE

5. FUZZ POCKETS

6. WHAT GOES AROUND

7. BE WITH YOU

8. COOKIE

9. THE BOTTOM LINE

10. LIFE GOES ON

11. ANIMAL FAT

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The new solo album from the extraordinary singer, guitarist, and songwriter Carmen Grillo.

For the better part of a decade Carmen Grillo has been the driving force of the legendary group Tower Of Power. His writing, singing, and guitar work can be heard on several of Tower Of Powers most recent albums. Carmen Grillo is also one of the industries most sought after recording session musicians. Having appeared on albums with such great talents as Smokey Robinson, Donna Summer, The Four Tops, Boz Scaggs, Luis Miguel, Rita Coolidge, Bill Champlin, and several other major artists. This artist has finally released an album in which all of his superb talents can be heard. This collection of 11 remarkable compositions represent the diverse talents of this incredible new artist. From the sensitivity of his lyrics to the fire in his guitar playing, you will hear why this new artist is on his way to becoming a huge success.

Both Sides Of The Coin- the new solo album from Carmen Grillo. Produced By Carmen Grillo.

Product Description
Carmen Grillo, former guitarist of the legendary group"Tower of Power", is now a solo artist with his first CD "Both Sides Of The Coin". Carmen has recorded or performed live with the following artists:

Tower of Power
Smokey Robinson
Boz Scaggs
Tom Scott
Bill Champlin
David Foster
Jay Graydon
Tony Basil
Rita Coolidge
Donna Summer
Michelle Shocked

Carmen has surrounded himself with some of the finest musicians in L.A., and has writen songs for such artists as "Tower of Power", "Chicago" and a score of international artists.

Both Sides of the Coin,Carmen Grillo

Both Sides of the Coin

Tracks:

LOVE X LOVE
EVERYDAY AFFAIR
COME TO A DECISION
DR. IN THE HOUSE
FUZZ POCKETS
WHAT GOES AROUND
BE WITH YOU
COOKIE
THE BOTTOM LINE
LIFE GOES ON
ANIMAL FAT

Album Description

Carmen Grillo, former guitarist of the legendary group"Tower of Power", is now a solo artist with his first CD "Both Sides Of The Coin". Carmen has recorded or performed live with the following artists:

Tower of Power
Smokey Robinson
Boz Scaggs
Tom Scott
Bill Champlin
David Foster
Jay Graydon
Tony Basil
Rita Coolidge
Donna Summer
Michelle Shocked

Carmen has surrounded himself with some of the finest musicians in L.A., and has writen songs for such artists as "Tower of Power", "Chicago" and a score of international artists.

Customer Reviews:

Carmen Grillo, ex TOP Guitarist-good effort.......1999-12-28

As a long time fan of Tower of Power, I was anxious to listen to this CD. Carmen, who was with TOP from about 1989 to 1996, lives up to expectations with cuts such as Everyday Afair and Love X Love. He even has Doc Kupka and Bill Churchville playing horns on several cuts. However, some of the songs are weak, and Carmen is better known for his guitar playing and engineering skills than for his vocals. Still, this CD is worth buying for TOP fans.

Average customer rating:

"double your listening pleasure...the kid from St. Louis"

Both Sides of the Coin
Cal Tjader
Manufacturer: Concord Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005N6PD
Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

Shoshana
This Couldn't Be The Real Thing
Bye Bye Blues
Roger's Samba
Close Enough For Love
Will You Still Be Mine?
This Is Always

Tracks:

Quietly There
Unless It's You
Emily
Theme From Agatha
A Time For Love
The Shining Sea
Don't Look Back
Song From M*A*S*H*

Customer Reviews:

"double your listening pleasure...the kid from St. Louis".......2001-08-04

Good to see this collection of two albums being released ~ "Both Sides of the Coin", is inclusive of two previously released recordings ("Gozame! Pero Ya" & "The Shining Sea"), both receive high marks for quality and content.

Been a big fan ever sense Cal came to my high school in St. Louis, was introduced then as the hometown boy that made good, appearing with George Shearing, this was my first taste of "live jazz", and of all places at my high school auditorium...very stimulating.

Back to the double album, entire 2-CD-package is outstanding...disc one has Tjader's latin side in complete control, each arrangement takes your breath away, first rate performances by all...but my favorite is disc two, a big, big fan of Johnny Mandel, think he's one of the greats in the songwriting department...Scott Hamilton on tenor sax is a welcome addition to an already great set of musicians ~ Hank Jones (piano), Vince Lateano (drums) and Dean Reilly (bass)...two stand outs ~ "A TIME FOR LOVE" and "THE SHINING SEA", a warmth of inner-feeling pour from Scott Hamilton's sax, shades long-a-go come to mind...as you drift back with memories of your favorite times.

Hats off to ~ Nick Phillips (re-issue producer), Glen Barros & John Burk (executive producers)...providing us with originality and the never-to-be-forgotten rhythmic styles of Latin and traditional jazz by ~ CAL TJADER!

Total Time: Disc One 38:17 on 7 Tracks & Disc Two 42:35 on 8 Tracks ~ Concord Picante CCD2-4975-2 ~ (2001)

Both Sides of the Coin: Piano Solos By a Cancer Surgeon and a Cancer Survivor - Two Perspectives. One Vision of Hope
Average customer rating:
Both Sides of the Coin: Piano Solos By a Cancer Surgeon and a Cancer Survivor - Two Perspectives. One Vision of Hope
Steps for Living
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000R97SIG