{"product_id":"tom-scott-the-l-a-express-tom-cat-w-cracked-case","title":"Tom Scott \u0026 The L.A. Express: Tom Cat w\/ Cracked Case","description":"Tom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express: Tom Cat MUSIC AUDIO CD jazz fusion funk NEW SEALED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Ode Records (Epic\/Legacy) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1975 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express: Tom Cat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTE: ITEM IS SEALED BUT CASE HAS A SMALL CRACK IN IT.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eTom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express: Tom Cat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eOde Records (Epic\/Legacy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e64960-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz, Jazz-Fusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eJazz-Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Instrumental\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Scott's group, Tom Scott \u0026amp; The L.A. Express, emerged in the early-to-mid 1970s as a leading voice in West Coast jazz-fusion. Led by saxophonist and woodwind player Tom Scott, the band featured top session musicians including Max Bennett (bass), John Guerin (drums), Robben Ford (guitar) and Larry Nash (keyboards). Their sound blends jazz improvisation, funk rhythms and studio-savvy arrangements, with a strong emphasis on saxophone-led melodies and electric instrumentation. The band often worked in close collaboration with other artists and producers, bridging pop accessibility and instrumental sophistication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Cat is a hallmark recording that captures the group's studio polish and fusion direction. The album pairs punchy, funky grooves with melodic saxophone leads, moog and ARP synth textures, and tasteful guitar work. It features the vocal refrain on \"Love Poem\" by Joni Mitchell and showcases the band's versatility across uptempo fusion pieces and more lyrical tunes. Co-produced by Tom Scott, Max Bennett and John Guerin, the release highlights both ensemble interplay and studio production typical of mid-1970s West Coast jazz-fusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCo-produced by: Tom Scott, Max Bennett \u0026amp; John Guerin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel:\u003cbr\u003eTom Scott - saxes, woodwinds, moog synthesizer, percussion, lyricon\u003cbr\u003eLarry Nash - electric piano, organ, and ARP synthesizer\u003cbr\u003eRobben Ford - acoustic \u0026amp; electric guitar\u003cbr\u003eMax Bennett - bass\u003cbr\u003eJohn Guerin - drums, percussion\u003cbr\u003eJoni Mitchell - vocal refrain \"Love Poem\" (courtesy of Asylum Records)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eRock Island Rocket\u003cbr\u003e(5:08)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eTom Cat\u003cbr\u003e(3:39)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eDay Way\u003cbr\u003e(4:16)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eKeep On Doin' It\u003cbr\u003e(3:04)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eLove Poem\u003cbr\u003e(4:15)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eGood Evening Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. America \u0026amp; All The Ships\u003cbr\u003e(4:44)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eBackfence Cattin'\u003cbr\u003e(4:04)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eHondo\u003cbr\u003e(8:30)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eRefried\u003cbr\u003e(4:10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ode Records (Epic\/Legacy)","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In CD Case","offer_id":51703374446870,"sku":"135557","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260811122137090feedcd4a2eb.jpg?v=1786476311","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/tom-scott-the-l-a-express-tom-cat-w-cracked-case","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}