2021 Allan Thomas – The Journey

The Journey é o 7º álbum de estúdio e celebra o 50º ano de lançamento de álbuns de Allan Thomas .
Gravado em um ano e meio no início da pandemia que se espalhou por todo o mundo. O estúdio era um lugar tão seguro quanto possível, assim como o oceano onde eu surfava e praticava windsurf entre as datas das sessões.

9 das músicas foram escritas durante esse período de intensa criatividade e colaboração entre mim e os coautores Ed Haaker, Bryan Kessler, Michael Ruff e Andy Salvanos. Três das músicas foram retiradas do catálogo de joias inéditas dos arquivos da AT, tão doce que elas finalmente viram a luz.

Apresentando o baterista do Steely Dan e do Sting , Keith Carlock , o baixista de James Taylor e Elton John , Jimmy Johnson , o guitarrista de estúdio de Bob Dylan e Stevie Wonder, Dean Parks , o músico de apoio de Joni Mitchell e Miles Davis, Michael Landau, o compositor e pianista do Yellowjackets, Russell Ferrante, e meus incríveis backing vocals de sempre, Michael Ruff no teclado, Bryan Kessler na guitarra, Olivia Ruff nos vocais de apoio e vários novos convidados surpresa. 

Tracks

1  The Journey (Allan Thomas) 04:30
2  Van (Allan Thomas; Bryan Kessler) 04:13
3  You Never Know (Allan Thomas; Ed Haaker; Michael Ruff) 04:11
4  It’s All Good (Allan Thomas; Ed Haaker; Bryan Kessler) 03:34
5  After The Storm (Allan Thomas; Bryan Kessler) 04:25
6  Devil’s Rock (Ed Haaker; Allan Thomas; Michael Ruff) 04:13
7  It Goes Without Saying (Allan Thomas; Bryan Kessler) 04:34
8  Love’s Way (Allan Thomas; Bryan Kessler) 03:56
9  So Far So Good (Allan Thomas; Ed Haaker; Bryan Kessler) 04:38
10  Real Life Love (Allan Thomas; Bryan Kessler) 04:17
11  Change Of Plans (Allan Thomas; Ed Haaker; Bryan Kessler) 05:41
12  The Invisible Man (Allan Thomas; Andy Salvanos) 04:00

Musicians

1 The Journey

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Acoustic Guitar	Allan Thomas
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

2 Van

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Dean Parks
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

3 You Never Know

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Sax	Tripp Sprague
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

4 It’s All Good

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Bryan Kessler
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

5 After The Storm

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Mike Landau
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

6 Devil’s Rock

Fretless Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Voice	Allan Thomas

7 It Goes Without Saying

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	MB Gordy
Guitar	Bryan Kessler
Acoustic Guitar	Bryan Kessler
Acoustic Guitar	Allan Thomas
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Percussion	MB Gordy

8 Love’s Way

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Mike Landau
Keyboards	James Raymond
Background Vocals	Amanda Frazier
Vocals	Allan Thomas

9 So Far So Good

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Bryan Kessler
Piano	Russell Ferrante
Pads	James Raymond
Vocals	Allan Thomas

10 Real Life Love

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Bryan Kessler
Organ	Michael Ruff
Piano	Michael Ruff
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

11 Change Of Plans

Bass	Jimmy Johnson
Drums	Keith Carlock
Guitar	Mike Landau
Keyboards	Michael Ruff
Background Vocals	Olivia Ruff
Vocals	Allan Thomas

12 The Invisible Man

Chapman Stick	Andy Salvanos
Fender Rhodes	Michael Ruff
Piano	Michael Ruff
Pads	Jack Lee
Pads	Michael Ruff
Percussion	Michael Ruff
Drone	Paul Northfield
Voice	Allan Thomas
Percussion	Kevin Ricard

Liner Notes

Producer – Allan Thomas
Producer (Associate) – Bryan Kessler
Producer (Executive) – Ed Haaker (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11)
Arranged By – Michael Ruff (Tracks 1, 3, 5, 6)
Mixed By – Paul Northfield, Allan Thomas
Recorded By – Allan Thomas
Recorded By (Backing Vocals) – Dave Tucciarone (Track 8)

Graphic Art – Bret Linford, Christel Janssen
Photography – Aaron Feinberg

In Association With Treble In Paradise Studios, Kauai, Hawaii
Copyright Allan Thomas