Product details
- Label Elektra
- Artist Anita Baker
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1988
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Condition Notes:
Couple scuffs on both sides. All no effect on play
Giving You The Best That I Got by Anita Baker.
Anita Baker delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Anita Baker leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Giving You the Best That I Got," Anita Baker's soulful masterpiece released under Elektra Records in 1988, is a timeless expression of love and vulnerability that resonates with the essence of emotional depth. This album stands apart not only for its smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soul but also for Baker's rich, velvety voice, which effortlessly conveys the intricacies of romance. The title track, a heartfelt ballad, showcases Baker’s ability to make listeners feel as if they are wrapped in a warm embrace, evoking the very sentiment of dedication and selflessness in relationships. With lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics, the album invites you to experience both the highs and lows of love, making it an essential listening experience for anyone who appreciates authenticity in music.
Furthermore, the production quality of "Giving You the Best That I Got" is nothing short of exceptional, revealing a meticulous attention to detail that immerses the listener in a sonic landscape of polished harmonies and rich arrangements.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Priceless
A2. Lead Me Into Love
A3. Giving You The Best That I Got
A4. Good Love
B1. Rules
B2. Good Enough
B3. Just Because
B4. You Belong To Me
Credits:
Alex Brown - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement] (B3)
Anita Baker - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement] (B1)
Perri - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement]
Valerie Pinkston - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement] (A1, A3)
Michael J. Powell - Arranged By [String Arrangement] (B3)
Paul Riser - Arranged By [String Arrangement] (A1, A2)
Robbie Buchanan - Arranged By [String Arrangement] (B3)
Carol Bobolts - Art Direction
Alex Brown - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3, B7)
Angel Edwards - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3)
Anita Baker - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A4, B1)
Carl Carwell - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3, B3)
Fred White (2) - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B4)
Lori Perry - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B3)
Lynne Fiddmont - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B4)
Marva King - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B3)
Perri - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]
Roy Galloway - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B4)
Valerie Pinkston - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3)
Nathan East - Bass (A1 to A3, B1 to B3)
Omar Hakim - Drums (A1 to A3, B2)
Barney Perkins - Engineer
Milton Chan - Engineer [2nd Engineer]
Bruce Nazarian - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
Fred Law - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
Les Cooper (2) - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
Tim Purvis - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]
Anita Baker - Executive-Producer
Donnie Lyle - Guitar (A4)
Michael J. Powell - Guitar (A1, A2, A4, B1, B4)
Paul Jackson Jr. - Guitar (A1, A2, B1, B3)
Gary Taylor - Keyboards (A4)
Nell Walker - Keyboards (B4)
Patrick Moten - Keyboards (B4)
Peter Schwartz - Keyboards (B1)
Robbie Buchanan - Keyboards (A1, A2, B1, B3)
Sonny Burke (2) - Keyboards (B4)
Vernon Fails - Keyboards (A1 to A4, B2)
Sephra Herman - Other [Production Coordination By]
Tweed And Tominaga - Other [Production Coordination By]
Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion (A1 to A3, B1, B2)
Adrian Buckmaster - Photography By
Bobby Lyle - Piano (A2)
George Duke - Piano (A2)
Dean Gant - Piano [Acoustic] (A1, B2)
Michael J. Powell - Producer
Bruce Nazarian - Programmed By [ [Synclavier Programming] (B2)
David Boruff - Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] (A1)
David Boruff - Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] (B4)
Robbie Buchanan - Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] (A1, A2, B3, B4)
David Boruff - Saxophone (B4)
Gerald Albright - Saxophone (B2)
Joseph Vitarelli - Synthesizer [Synclavier] (A4)
Chuck Findley - Trumpet (B4)
Notes:
℗ © 1988 Electra/Asylum Records
Printed in U.S.A.
cat# on labels: 60827-1
cat# on spine: 9 60827-1
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Anita Baker
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Elektra
Catalog Number: 60827-1
Release Year: 1988
Country: United States
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