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BACKGROUND
Since the premiere of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on September 13, 1993, music director Max Weinberg has led the Max Weinberg 7 which is widely regarded as the "best band in late night TV". Weinberg has also become a featured performer in Late Night comedy skits, including "Max's Greatest Hits," "Max on Max," "The Band Is Jealous," "Max's Poetry," and the popular send-ups of NBC's public service announcements.
In 2000, The Max Weinberg 7 released their first CD. The self-titled release features a collection of the familiar music audiences have been enjoying for years on "Late Night."
In February 1999, Weinberg took a leave of absence from "Late Night" to join Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for a historic reunion. This was their first world tour in over a decade and one of the most anticipated and celebrated concert tours of 1999/2000. The tour wrapped up on July 1, 2000 after an explosive ten-night-stand at New York's Madison Square Garden and has returned Weinberg to the helm of the Max Weinberg 7.
As the long-time drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band (1974-1989) Weinberg has performed for millions of people around the world and been featured at many prestigious events, including the 1993 and 1997 Presidential Inauguration Galas, the 1995 Grammy Awards and the 1995 Gala Concert for the dedication of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, where he rejoined his former group. Called "the rhythmic backbone of the E Street Band," by Robert Palmer of The New York Times, Weinberg was invited to perform in the East Room of the White House in December 1996 and served as the music director for Comic Relief 8 starring Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams at Radio City Music hall in New York City.
Cited by the "Playboy"Pop and Jazz Music Poll (1985) and the "Rolling Stone" Critics Poll (1986) as Best Drummer, Weinberg has performed or recorded with some of contemporary music's biggest names including Sting, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Natalie Merchant, Pete Townshend of the Who and Meatloaf. Weinberg's performances on the classic rock albums "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and "Bat Out of Hell" by Meatloaf earned him the distinction of having played on the first and second largest selling albums in rock history.
Weinberg is also the author of "The Big Beat: Conversations with Rock's Great Drummers," in which he interviewed many of his personal musical heroes, including Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones. He is the producer of the Rhino Records series "Max Weinberg: Let There Be Drums" and has also performed his one-man show, "An Evening with Max Weinberg," at more than 150 colleges throughout the United States and Canada. During this multimedia presentation, Weinberg takes his audience through the ups and downs of his 25-plus year career, with a special emphasis on his "Late Night" experiences.

Max Weinberg (born April 13, 1951) is an American drummer and television personality, most widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
Weinberg grew up in suburban New Jersey and began drumming at an early age. He attended college planning to be a lawyer but got his big break in music in 1974 when he won an audition to become the drummer for Springsteen. Weinberg became a mainstay of Springsteen's long concert performances. Springsteen dissolved the band in 1989, and Weinberg spent several years considering a law career and trying the business end of the music industry before deciding he wanted to continue with drumming.
In 1993, Weinberg got the role as bandleader of The Max Weinberg 7 for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Weinberg's drums-driven jump blues sound and his role as a comic foil prospered along with the show, giving him a second career. In 1999, Springsteen re-formed the E Street Band for a series of tours and albums; Weinberg worked out an arrangement that allowed him to play with both O'Brien and Springsteen. In 2009, Weinberg moved to the short-lived Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien as leader of Max Weinberg and The Tonight Show Band. After that ended, he began touring with his own ensembles, and in 2010 chose not to follow O'Brien to the new Conan show. Weinberg continued playing with Springsteen, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.
Associated acts
Bruce Springsteen
E Street Band
The Max Weinberg 7
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Max Weinberg and The Tonight Show Band
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Max Weinberg Big Band
Max Weinberg Quintet
Jim Steinman
Meat Loaf

Best known as the bandleader for the TV show Late Night With Conan O'Brien and longtime drummer with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Max Weinberg has played with some of the most prominent contemporary musicians. A highlight of his career was performing the instrumental "Night Train" with President Bill Clinton at his 1992 inaugural ball. In 2000, his jazz-infused big band the Max Weinberg 7 released their self-titled debut album on Hip-O Records.
All Credits Compilation Producer Composer Drums Drums (Snare) Executive Producer Featured Artist Group Member Guest Artist Liner Notes Main Personnel Member of Attributed Artist Member of Featured Artist Mixing Assistant Musician Percussion Performer Primary Artist Producer Production Assistant Vocals Vocals (Background)
2017 Fever: The Remastered Epic Recordings Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Drums
2017 On E Street Downtown Mystic Featured Artist, Drums
2016 Chapter & Verse Bruce Springsteen Drums, Percussion
2015 The Ties That Bind: The River Collection Bruce Springsteen Drums
2014 High Hopes Bruce Springsteen Drums, Percussion
2014 The Album Collection:1973-1984, Vol. 1 Bruce Springsteen Member of Featured Artist, Drums, Vocals (Background)
2014 Wild Heart Mindi Abair Drums, Featured Artist, Primary Artist
2013 12/12/12: The Concert for Sandy Relief Drums
2012 Wrecking Ball Bruce Springsteen Drums
2011 The Essential Meat Loaf Meat Loaf Drums
2010 The Promise Bruce Springsteen Drums
2010 The Collection 1973-84 Bruce Springsteen Drums
2009 Greatest Hits [2009] Bruce Springsteen Vocals, Drums, Musician
2009 The Fever [DVD] Southside Johnny Drums
2009 Working on a Dream Bruce Springsteen Main Personnel, Drums
2008 Asbury Park Then and Now Stormin' Norman Primary Artist
2008 Bat Out of Hell/Hits out of Hell Meat Loaf Drums
2008 Collections Meat Loaf Main Personnel
2008 Greatest Hits [Steel Box Collection] Meat Loaf Main Personnel
2008 Greatest Hits [Steel Box Collection] Bonnie Tyler Main Personnel
2008 Halloween a Go-Go Drums
2008 The Jewish Songbook: The Heart & Humor of a People Drums, Featured Artist, Primary Artist
2007 Discover Meat Loaf Meat Loaf Main Personnel
2007 Magic Bruce Springsteen Main Personnel, Drums
2006 Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 Bruce Springsteen / Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Drums
2005 Men Without Women/Voice of America Little Steven / Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul Drums
2004 Dedication/On the Line Gary "U.S." Bonds Main Personnel, Drums
2004 Faster Than the Speed of Night/Secret Dreams & Forbidden Fire Bonnie Tyler Drums
2004 I Don't Want to Go Home/This Time It's for Real/Hearts of Stone The Asbury Jukes / Southside Johnny / Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Drums
2004 Live Collection Bruce Springsteen Performer
2004 Waitin' on a Sunny Day [EP] Bruce Springsteen Group Member
2003 The Essential Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen Main Personnel, Drums, Vocals (Background)
2002 Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J./The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle/Darkness Bruce Springsteen Main Personnel, Drums
2002 Meatloaf & Friends [2002 Version] Meat Loaf Drums
2002 Nebraska/Tunnel of Love/The Ghost of Tom Joad Bruce Springsteen Drums, Percussion
2002 Shocka Zooloo T.M. Stevens Drums
2002 The Rising Bruce Springsteen Guest Artist, Drums
2001 Live in NYC Bruce Springsteen / Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Drums
2000 Once Bitten Twice Shy Ian Hunter Guest Artist, Drums
2000 The Max Weinberg 7 Max Weinberg Primary Artist, Producer, Liner Notes, Drums, Composer
1999 18 Tracks Bruce Springsteen Drums
1999 Dead Ringer/Midnight at the Lost and Found/Bat Out of Hell Meat Loaf Drums
1999 Rock: Train Kept a Rollin' Drums
1998 The Very Best of Meatloaf Meat Loaf Guest Artist, Drums
1998 Tracks Bruce Springsteen Guest Artist, Drums
1997 Live From 6A: Late Night With Conan O'Brien Percussion
1997 One Step Up/Two Steps Back: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen Drums
1995 Greatest Hits Bruce Springsteen Main Personnel, Drums, Percussion, Vocals (Background)
1995 Johnnie Be Back Johnnie Johnson Guest Artist, Drums
1995 Max Weinberg Presents: Let There Be Drums, Vol. 1 Compilation Producer, Liner Notes
1995 Secret Garden [EP] Bruce Springsteen Drums
1993 All I Want Is Everything: The Best of Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Performer, Drums
1992 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York [Original Soundtrack] Drums
1991 Better Days Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Guest Artist, Drums
1991 Made in America Ted Bird Drums
1991 Scene of the Crime Killer Joe Featured Artist, Producer, Liner Notes, Primary Artist, Drums, Executive Producer
1989 City Streets Carole King Guest Artist, Drums
1988 Chimes of Freedom Bruce Springsteen Drums, Drums (Snare)
1988 Folkways: A Vision Shared - A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly Drums
1988 Greatest Hits [Arista] Air Supply Drums
1987 Tunnel of Love Bruce Springsteen Member of Featured Artist, Drums, Percussion, Performer
1986 John Eddie John Eddie Guest Artist, Drums, Production Assistant, Mixing Assistant
1986 Live 1975-85 Bruce Springsteen / Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Drums, Performer
1986 Secret Dreams & Forbidden Fire Bonnie Tyler Drums
1985 Rock & Roll Cowboys Bill Chinnock Drums
1985 USA for Africa: We Are the World USA for Africa Drums
1984 Born in the U.S.A. Bruce Springsteen Featured Artist, Drums, Vocals (Background), Performer
1984 Emotion Barbra Streisand Drums
1984 She Went Pop I Am Siam Drums
1983 Faster Than the Speed of Night Bonnie Tyler Drums
1983 Midnight at the Lost and Found Meat Loaf Drums
1982 Men Without Women Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul Guest Artist, Drums
1982 On the Line Gary "U.S." Bonds Drums
1981 As Requested Around the World Bruce Springsteen Drums
1981 Bad for Good Jim Steinman Guest Artist, Drums
1981 Dead Ringer Meat Loaf Drums
1981 Dedication Gary "U.S." Bonds Drums
1980 No Nukes Drums
1980 The River Bruce Springsteen Drums
197? Max Weinberg Presents: Let There Be Drums, Vol. 3 Producer, Compilation Producer, Liner Notes, Drums
1979 You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic Ian Hunter Guest Artist, Drums
1978 Darkness on the Edge of Town Bruce Springsteen Drums
1978 Hearts of Stone Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Member of Attributed Artist, Drums, Group Member
1977 Bat Out of Hell Meat Loaf Guest Artist, Drums
1975 Born to Run Bruce Springsteen Guest Artist, Main Personnel, Drums
1971 Blackstone Blackstone Drums, Percussion
196? Max Weinberg Presents: Let There Be Drums, Vol. 2 - The 60's Producer, Liner Notes
Massive Hits!: Rock Drums
Smoke & Mirrors Joe Delia / Joe Delia & Thieves Drums, Guest Artist
Similar To
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
George Gee
The Flying Neutrinos
The Mighty Blue Kings
Associated With
The Max Weinberg 7
Fans of the music interspersed throughout Late Night With Conan O'Brien will find The Max Weinberg 7 to be a fun swing-tinged rock album (or maybe a rock-influenced swing album). Led strongly by the vocals and guitar work of Jimmy Vivino as much as the drumwork of the bandleader, the songs are well performed but a little repetitive; many tunes ("Walk Right In," "Jumpted," "Rock This Joint") are essentially the song title repeated over and over with a basic jump blues vamp behind it, which is probably fun on the dance floor but a little tiring in a casual listen. However, the Bobby Day-esque "Buzz, Buzz, Buzz" would sound at home in any '50s jukebox, and the Dr. John-driven "Catch 'Em in the Act" is a great piece of New Orleans true-crime pulp fiction. For the most part, the instrumental pieces sound as though they'll be interrupted by commercials at any moment (just like on Weinberg's TV gig) but the performances are good and the production is bright. New Jersey residents looking for the next E Street Band won't find it here, but fans of well-crafted small-ensemble swing will be satisfied.
Credits
Bobby Bird Composer
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Composer
Fontaine Brown Composer
Johnny Burke Composer
Robert Byrd Composer
Greg Calbi Mastering
Gus Cannon Composer
Pluma Davis Composer
Julius Edward Dixon Composer
Dr. John Featured Artist, Guest Artist, Piano, Vocals
Sly Dunbar Composer
Dave Fisher Engineer
Eric Gardner Executive Producer
J. Gray Composer
John Gray Composer
Peter Grenader Art Direction, Design
Ken Kreisel Executive Producer
Albert Leusink Assistant Engineer
Joe Liggins Composer
Mary Ellen Matthews Back Cover, Photography
Jimmy McGriff Composer
Michael Merritt Bass (Acoustic), Bass (Electric)
Todd Parker Assistant Engineer
Mark Pender Trumpet, Vocals
Stephen Powers Executive Producer
Chris Ribando Assistant Engineer
Beverly "Ruby" Ross Composer
Robbie Shakespeare Composer
Ron Slenzak Cover Photo
James Sorenson Inlay Photography
Jerry Vivino Clarinet, Saxophone, Vocals
Jimmy Vivino Arranger, Guitar, Vocals
Max Weinberg Composer, Drums, Liner Notes, Primary Artist, Producer
Courtney Williams Composer
Lloyd "Gitsy" Willis Composer
Jackie Wilson Composer
Hosea Woods Composer

BILL CHAMPLIN
Background information
Birth name William Bradford Champlin
Born May 21, 1947
Oakland, California, United States
Genres Rock, blues, R&B
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, keyboards, guitar
Years active 1967–present
Associated acts
Sons of Champlin The Rhythm Dukes Chicago Peter Cetera Danny Seraphine Neil Diamond David Foster REO Speedwagon Earth, Wind & Fire Tamara Champlin Ambrosia Warren Wiebe Leon Russell Will Champlin
William Bradford Champlin (born May 21, 1947) is an American singer, musician, arranger, producer, and songwriter. He formed the band Sons of Champlin in 1965, which still performs today, and was a member of the band Chicago from 1981–2009.[1] He performed lead vocals on three of Chicago's biggest hits of the 1980s, 1984's "Hard Habit to Break" and "Look Away" and "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" in 1988. During live shows, he performed the lower, baritone, vocal parts originated by original guitarist Terry Kath, who had died in 1978. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting.
Early career
As a child, Champlin demonstrated a talent for piano, and eventually picked up the guitar after being inspired by Elvis Presley. He started a band, The Opposite Six, while at Tamalpais High School, in Mill Valley, California and went on to study music in college, but was encouraged by a professor to drop out of school and pursue music professionally.
The Sons of Champlin and Solo Career
The Opposite Six, Champlin's band from high school,[2] had changed their name to the Sons of Champlin[3] and had recorded a number of well-reviewed (although not commercially successful) albums (including Loosen Up Naturally and Circle Filled With Love) by 1977, when 30-year-old Champlin moved to Los Angeles. During the 1969–1970 period, Champlin was uncertain of the future of the Sons of Champlin, so he joined with Jerry Miller of Moby Grape in The Rhythm Dukes, following the departure of Don Stevenson. The band achieved a significant degree of acclaim as an opening act for many popular performers of that time, and recorded one album, ultimately released in 2005 "Flashback".[4]
In LA he began extensive studio session work. He was especially in demand for his singing, appearing on hundreds of recordings throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) awarded Champlin the Most Valuable Player peer award for male background vocalists in 1980.[5]
Sons of Champlin
Champlin won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song in 1980 for co-writing the hit song "After The Love Has Gone" with Jay Graydon and David Foster (which was made popular by Earth, Wind & Fire) and a second Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song in 1983 for co-writing the song "Turn Your Love Around" with Jay Graydon and Steve Lukather (which was made popular by George Benson).
In 1979, Champlin was approached by the then-widely successful band REO Speedwagon to add background vocals on some of their songs appearing on their album Nine Lives; which was the last album in which REO Speedwagon had a predominantly hard-rock edge.[6]
This work allowed Champlin to become acquainted with other in-demand session men such as Jay Graydon, David Foster, and Steve Lukather (of Toto). Among other artists that he worked with were Al Jarreau, George Duke, Boz Scaggs, Elton John, The Tubes, Lee Ritenour, Amy Grant, and Nicky Trebek. He also appeared on Barry Manilow's 1982 EP, Oh, Julie! and was a featured background vocalist on Manilow's Here Comes the Night[7]
Bill Champlin
In 1986, Champlin dueted with Patti LaBelle on Last Unbroken Heart for Miami Vice and was released that same year on the album "Miami Vice II"[8]
In 1991, he provided backing vocals for Kim Carnes' album Checkin' Out the Ghosts (released only in Japan); in 1997, Champlin revived the Sons of Champlin and continued to play with them between tours with Chicago. Throughout the 1990s he released several solo albums and toured Europe and Japan in support of his live solo album "Mayday".[9] In 2009 Champlin collaborated with the Italian-American composer, arranger, and producer Manuel De Peppe and in 2011, Champlin played the Hammond B3 organ on the songs "Moon Cry" and "Mississippi Creek" by Curt Campbell and the Eclectic Beast Band.[10]
He and second wife, singer/songwriter Tamara Champlin, were part of the Scandinavian tour headlined by Leon Russell that also featured Joe Williams & Peter Friestedt.[11] Champlin teamed up with conductor Lars Erik Gudim and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra (KORK) in Oslo, Norway for a special performance that aired December 27, 2011 on NRK TV in Norway.[12] In 2014-2017 he performed several acoustic shows with Tamara Champlin in the US, Europe, Japan, South & Central America where they joined the Rock Pack Tour,[13][14] guested with California Transit Authority featuring Danny Seraphine,[15] played concerts to benefit Eddie Tuduri's Rhythmic Arts Project with the Pockets.[16][17] They entertained with other indie artists for the Lone Wolf Entertainment Foundation[18] and rejoined the re-formed Sons of Champlin for a series of shows in the Northwest.[19][20] In 2017, he and Tamara were part of the Ambrosia & Friends Tour.[21]
Solo releases
David Foster produced two solo albums for Champlin: Single (1978) and Runaway (1981). Both albums sold poorly due to lack of adequate promotion by his record company, although the latter album did include a pair of minor hits on the Billboard Hot 100 ("Sara" and "Tonight, Tonight"). In the 1990s, Champlin released five more solo albums: No Wasted Moments, Burn Down the Night, Through It All, He Started to Sing, and Mayday. The last was a live recording of songs from his career, and included musicians Greg Mathieson, Jerry Lopez, Eddie Garcia, Tom Saviano and Rochon Westmoreland.
In September 2008, Champlin released No Place Left To Fall and a companion DVD in Japan on JVC/Victor. The record was produced by Champlin and Mark Eddinger, and featured musicians Bruce Gaitsch, George Hawkins, Jr., Billy Ward, Tamara Champlin, Will Champlin, and Eddinger, with guest appearances by Steve Lukather, Peter Cetera, Michael English, Jerry Lopez and enlisted such songwriting/player greats as Jay Graydon, Andreas Carlsson, Diane Warren, Michael Caruso, Tom Saviano and Dennis Matkosky. The record was released in Europe by Zinc Music in December 2008 and in the U.S. by DreamMakers Music in August 2009.
Tenure with Chicago
Bill Champlin
In 1978, the day after Chicago guitarist Terry Kath died, the band reached out to Champlin suggesting that he audition to take Kath's place. Champlin turned down the offer, saying he could not fill that role.
In early 1981, Champlin collaborated with Chicago's drummer, Danny Seraphine, by singing some backgrounds with Peter Cetera on a non-Chicago project. Seraphine and Champlin co-wrote a few songs for Chicago that year, and Champlin was invited to sing one of those songs, "Sonny Think Twice", as a guest vocalist. Champlin suggested to Seraphine that David Foster might be a good choice as a producer for Chicago at that time. Seraphine began a campaign to get Champlin into the group, and he joined before the end of 1981.
The band did collaborate with Foster on their next album, 1982's platinum certified Chicago 16. Champlin was featured singing several songs, including "Bad Advice", "Follow Me", and "Sonny Think Twice", which he co-wrote and had originally guested on in 1981. Champlin also shared vocals with Cetera on "Waiting for You to Decide".
1984's Chicago 17 enhanced Champlin's presence in the group, when he wrote several songs ("Please Hold On" and "Remember the Feeling") and sang (with Cetera) the hit single "Hard Habit to Break".
In 1988, Champlin's voice appeared prominently on several major hit singles from Chicago 19: "Look Away", "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love", and "You're Not Alone". That year, he also sang the theme to the television show In the Heat of the Night.[22]
In 1990, Champlin wrote, produced, and sang lead on "Hearts in Trouble", a song for the movie soundtrack of Days of Thunder. Originally a solo song, the producers of the movie decided, for marketing purposes, that it be released under the name of Chicago. So, the band's horn section added a brass arrangement to the track, and subsequently, it was released as a single. In the summer of 1990, Chicago launched their Hearts in Trouble Tour.[23]
In 1991, Chicago released the album Twenty 1, featuring the Champlin-sung hit "Chasin' the Wind", which peaked at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's last top 40 hit on that chart.[24]
In 1993, Chicago recorded its "lost album", not released until 2008 as Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus. Champlin sings on the tracks "Mah-Jong", "Cry for The Lost", "The Show Must Go On", and "Plaid".
Champlin made major contributions to Chicago's big-band tribute Night & Day Big Band in 1995 and to their 1998 Christmas album Chicago XXV: The Christmas Album, including the additional track "What's It Gonna Be, Santa?" on the album's 2003 re-release. Champlin co-wrote four of the songs on the band's 2006 album Chicago XXX.
In 2009, Chicago and Champlin announced he would be departing from the group, which he did mid-tour during the band's summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Chicago's management released a statement saying, "Bill Champlin is no longer in Chicago. He was a long time band member and we wish him all the best as he embarks on his new solo project, for which he's worked long and hard." Meanwhile, Champlin's publicist released a statement saying, "After 28 years with Chicago, singer-songwriter-keyboardist Bill Champlin is parting ways with the classic jazz/rock band to focus once again on his solo career."
Champlin formed a band in 2018, entitled "Bill Champlin and the WunderGround" that included members singer-guitarist, Gary Falcone; singer, Tamara Champlin; bass player, Bill Bodine and Ambrosia's drummer, Burleigh Drummond and keyboardist-singer, Mary Harris[25] releasing an album "Bleeding Secrets"[26] and played shows in the Los Angeles California area to promote and support the music
Personal life
Bill Champlin resides in Los Angeles, California. He has two sisters, Mimi Champlin and Sally Champlin. Champlin was married in the 1970s and had two children, Bradford Raymond Champlin and Amy Jo Kelly. Champlin has been married since 1982 to his second wife, singer-songwriter Tamara Champlin, and together they have son Will Champlin, who finished third on Season 5 (2013) of The Voice.[27] In 1983, the same year son Will was born, Bill and Tamara performed music together on screen in the film Copper Mountain.
Discography
Studio albums
1978: Single (Full Moon / Epic Records)
1981: Runaway (Elektra)
1990: No Wasted Moments (Elektra)
1992: Burn Down The Night (Emotion)
1994: Through It All (Turnip The Music Group)
1995: He Started To Sing (Turnip The Music Group)
2008: No Place Left To Fall (DreamMakers Music)
2015: Champlin, Williams, Friestedt (AOR Heaven)
2018: Bleeding Secrets Bill Champlin & WunderGround (Wunderground Records)
2020: Champlin, Williams, Friestedt II (Black Lodge Records)
Live albums
1996: Mayday (Champlin Records)
2012: Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns: Live with the Champlins (Strokeland Records)
Singles
1978: "What Good is Love"
1981: "Satisfaction"
1981: "Tonight, Tonight"
1981: "Sara"
1990: "The City"
1991: "Memories of Her"
1996: "Southern Serenade"

Singer/songwriter/keyboard player/guitarist Bill Champlin has been a rock journeyman in a career dating back to the 1960s. Starting in 1966, Champlin was the pivotal figure in a San Francisco-based group called the Sons of Champlin that existed and made records off and on for over a decade without gaining a great deal of notice. In 1981, Champlin became a member of Chicago, with whom he has recorded and toured ever since, while releasing the occasional solo album, sometimes only in Japan. He scored two singles chart entries in 1982 with "Tonight Tonight" and "Sara," duetted with Patti LaBelle on "The Last Unbroken Heart" from the soundtrack to the TV series Miami Vice in 1987, and sang with Brenda Russell on jazz saxophonist Tom Scott's Keep This Love Alive album in 1991.
Credits
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Year Album Artist
2020 The Warner Bros. Years Lauren Wood Vocals (Background)
2019 Horn Rock & Funky Guitar Grooves 1968-74 Composer
2018 Original Demos Burt Bacharach / Tonio K. Vocals
2018 Greatest Hits: Live [2018] Tavares Composer
2018 Drop the Needle: Best of George Benson George Benson Composer
2018 Chicago: VI Decades Live (This Is What We Do) Chicago Vocal Arrangement
2017 The Real...Earth, Wind & Fire Earth Composer
2017 Sho Nuff Groovin' You: The Arista Records Anthology 1975-1981 Harvey Mason Vocals
2017 Christmas: The Collection [2017] Group Member
2017 Breathless Phil Perry Composer
2016 Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago Chicago Composer
2016 British Live Performance Series Average White Band Composer
2016 At Christmas Elvis Presley Composer
2015 The Ultimate Collection George Benson Composer
2015 The Studio Albums 1979-2008, Vol. 2 Chicago Arranger, Brass Arrangement, Composer, Guitar, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals
2015 The Best Ever Christmas Group Member
2015 The Merry Christmas Collection Elvis Presley Composer
2015 Original Album Series Twennynine / Lenny White Composer
2015 Love Songs: The Collection Vocals (Background)
2015 Live at San Rafael, CA 1975 The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards
2015 Home for Christmas Elvis Presley Composer
2015 Christmas: Elvis Presley Sings Everybody's Favorite Christmas Music Elvis Presley Composer
2015 A Gift of Love Bette Midler Vocals (Background)
2015 80s Love [Rhino] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
2015 80s Fundamentals Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
2015 '80s Love: The Collection Vocals (Background)
2014 The Box Set Series Earth Composer
2014 The Beautiful Sound of the Panpipes Composer
2014 Donna: The CD Collection Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
2013 Stuff Like That Thierry Condor Composer
2013 Smooth Jazz Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire Composer
2013 Secret Combination/Windsong Randy Crawford Vocals (Background)
2013 S.O.U.L. Earth Composer
2013 Justified Composer, Primary Artist
2013 Balin/Lucky Marty Balin Vocals (Background)
2013 Americana: Rock Your Soul, Vol. 2 Composer
2013 A Different World Carmen Grillo Hammond B3
2012 Weekend In L.A.: A Tribute To George Benson U-Nam Composer
2012 Ultimate Christmas Collection Chicago Group Member, Arranger, Brass Arrangement, Composer, Guitar (Acoustic), Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Piano (Electric), Remix Vocals Arranger, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Bass, Synthesizer Vibes, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
2012 This Is Christmas (Elvis Presley Performing Timeless Christmas Songs) Elvis Presley Composer
2012 The Signature Collection Elvis Presley Composer
2012 The One (50 Memorable Songs from the King of Rock) Elvis Presley Composer
2012 The King! (50 Great Songs) [Puzzled] Elvis Presley Composer
2012 The King of Rock Remastered Elvis Presley Composer
2012 The Collection Chicago Personnel
2012 The Christmas Collection: Elvis Presley Elvis Presley Composer
2012 The Complete 1970s Epic Albums Collection George Duke Composer
2012 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (24 Unforgettable Christmas Songs) Elvis Presley / Frank Sinatra Composer
2012 Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Friends Ladysmith Black Mambazo Featured Artist
2012 Greatest Christmas Songs, Vol.1 Elvis Presley Composer
2012 Destinations Grady Nichols Composer, Featured Artist
2012 Blue Christmas (A Collection of Elvis' Greatest Christmas Songs) Elvis Presley Composer
2012 All Shook Up (The Audio Pearls Collection) Elvis Presley Composer
2011 Williams Friestedt Peter Friestedt / Joseph Williams Composer, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
2011 Top Hits/80's Only Number 1's Composer, Group Member
2011 Time Will Reveal: The Complete Motown Albums DeBarge Vocals (Background)
2011 The Gate Kurt Elling Composer
2011 The Columbia Masters Earth Composer
2011 My Secret Radio Tiempo Libre Composer
2011 Letters to Herbie Viktoria Tolstoy Composer, Lyricist
2011 Icon Cherrelle Composer
2011 Highlights and Rarities Vocals, Performer, Primary Artist
2011 Americana: Rock Your Soul, Vol. 1 Composer
2011 Absolutely the Best Live Bo Diddley Keyboards
2011 1 Julio Iglesias Vocals
2010 The Ultimate Chicago: Australian Tour Edition Chicago Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
2010 The Singer Songwriter Collection Amy Grant Vocals (Background)
2010 The Greatest Hits Earth Composer
2010 The Essential 3.0 Johnny Mathis Composer
2010 The Breakout Years Amy Grant Vocals (Background)
2010 The Very Best of Chicago & Foreigner Chicago / Foreigner Group Member, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
2010 Romancing the '70s Composer
2010 New Directions 2010 The Lettermen Composer
2010 Magic of David Foster & Friends David Foster Composer
2010 How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye/Friends in Love Dionne Warwick Composer, Synthesizer, Vocals (Background)
2010 Hits + Stars: Love Song Collection Composer
2010 Essential: Summer Breeze Composer
2010 Essential Memories of Love Composer
2010 Classic Love Songs George Benson Composer
2010 Chilled R&B: Summer Classics Composer
2009 You're the Inspiration: The Music of David Foster & Friends Composer
2009 The Very Best of Al Jarreau: An Excellent Adventure Al Jarreau Composer
2009 The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire Earth Composer
2009 Super Hits, Vol. 2 Earth Composer
2009 Smash Hits 1982 Group Member
2009 Sax in the City Sam Levine Composer
2009 Rock 'N' Roll All-Star Jam 1985 Bo Diddley Keyboards
2009 Pick Up the Pieces: The Very Best of the Average White Band Average White Band Composer
2009 Moving Forward Bernie Williams Organ (Hammond), Hammond B3, Organ
2009 Fly Away: The Songs of David Foster Vocals, Vocals (Background), Primary Artist
2008 With My Song/Friends for Life Debby Boone Vocals (Background)
2008 Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic R&B Composer
2008 Ultimate Earth Composer
2008 Timepieces Cuesta Voce Composer
2008 This One's For You/If I Should Love Again Barry Manilow Vocals (Background)
2008 The Prodigal Comes Home Michael English Vocals (Background)
2008 The Love Collection Dionne Warwick Composer
2008 Stone of Sisyphus: XXXII Chicago Vocals, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Guitar (Rhythm), Composer
2008 Skifs Hits Björn Skifs Kora
2008 Sing Me a Rainbow: A Trident Anthology 1965-1967 Composer
2008 Romancing the 70s: Lovin' You Composer
2008 Rock 'N' Roll All Star Jam Bo Diddley Keyboards
2008 No Place Left to Fall Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Producer, Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Piano, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, Synthesizer, Vocals (Background), Organ (Hammond), Executive Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Soloist, Videography, Composer
2008 Nite Flite: 40 Late Nite Classics Composer
2008 Live with the Cornerstones '07 Chikuzen Sato Composer
2008 Live in Japan Earth Composer
2008 L.A. Project, Vol. 2 [Bonus Track] Peter Friestedt Engineer, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Composer
2008 Hip Li'l Dreams The Sons of Champlin Producer, Engineer, Vocals, Guitar, Guitars, Keyboards, Organ (Hammond), Vocal Arrangement, Rhythm Arrangements, Composer
2008 Ever Changing Times Steve Lukather Vocals (Background)
2008 Essential Love Ballads Composer
2008 Earth, Wind & Fire Composer
2008 California Dreamin' West Coast All-Stars Composer
2008 '70s Romantic Classics Composer
2007 Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic Pop and Classic R&B [Borders Exclusive] Composer
2007 Top of the Pops 1979 Composer
2007 The Best of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition Chicago Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Group Member, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
2007 The Ariola Years The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Guitar (Rhythm)
2007 Super Hits The Pointer Sisters Composer
2007 Rhino Hi-Five: Lee Ritenour Lee Ritenour Vocals
2007 Noriyuki Makihara Songs from LA Primary Artist
2007 Misty: The Best of Johnny Mathis Johnny Mathis Composer
2007 Love [Warner] Group Member, Vocals (Background)
2007 Love Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 Vocals, Organ, Keyboards
2007 Live in Tokyo Earth Composer
2007 Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind and Fire Composer
2007 Christmas with the Rat Pack [2007] The Rat Pack Composer
2007 Best of Earth, Wind and Fire [Mastercuts] Earth Composer
2007 Best Of: Songs from the Street Murray McLauchlan Vocals
2007 Back from the 80's U-Nam Composer
2006 Very Best of Johnny Mathis [BMG Import] Johnny Mathis Composer
2006 Ultimate Soul Collection [Sony] Composer
2006 The Mighty Earth, Wind and Fire Earth Composer
2006 The Definitive Pop Collection The Manhattan Transfer Composer
2006 Pioneer Kazu Matsui Member of Attributed Artist
2006 Nostalgia Takahiro Miyazaki Composer
2006 I Love You: Romantic Sax for Special Moments Composer
2006 Chicago XXX Chicago Member of Attributed Artist, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Organ (Hammond), Vocal Arrangement, Group Member, Composer
2006 Ambition Ambition Composer
2006 Always & Forever: All Time Greatest Slow Jams, Vol. 2 Composer
2005 Windsong/Nightline Randy Crawford Vocals (Background)
2005 Turn Your Love Around George Benson Composer
2005 Together Donny Osmond Composer
2005 Timeless Soul Ballads Composer
2005 The Very Best of Norman Brown Norman Brown Composer
2005 The Collection [DVD] Earth Composer
2005 The Best of George Benson Live George Benson Composer
2005 Smooth Summer Soul Composer
2005 Rhino Hi-Five: George Benson George Benson Composer
2005 Peabo Bryson Presents Classic Soul Ballads Composer
2005 Overtime [DVD/Blu-Ray] Lee Ritenour Composer
2005 Overtime Lee Ritenour Composer
2005 Midnight Soul: Late Night Love Composer
2005 Miami Vice: The Ultimate Collection Jan Hammer Primary Artist
2005 Mayfly Cy Curnin Main Personnel, Organ
2005 Love Songs Chicago Composer, Group Member, Guitar, Keyboards, Primary Artist, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
2005 Live at the Greek Theatre [Video] Chicago / Earth Vocals, Keyboards, Group Member
2005 Legends Dionne Warwick Composer
2005 Gold Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
2005 Friendship/The Captain's Journey Lee Ritenour Vocals, Vocal Arrangement, Composer
2005 Feel No Fret/Shine Average White Band Composer
2005 Ear Candy Mic Gillette Vocals, Organ (Hammond)
2005 Dorm Sessions, Vol. 3 Producer
2005 Call It Grace Steve Archer Organ, Vocals (Background)
2005 Beautiful Duets [Universal Netherlands] Primary Artist
2004 Very Best of George Benson: The Greatest Hits of All George Benson Vocals (Background), Composer
2004 The Essential Johnny Mathis Johnny Mathis Composer
2004 The Love Has Never Gone: Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire Lenny White / The Lenny White Project Composer
2004 Songs of Inspiration/I Believe Daniel O'Donnell Composer
2004 Smooth Vocal Music for Small Rooms Composer
2004 Secret The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Organ (Hammond), Composer
2004 Retro-Spec(t) Larry Klimas Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement
2004 Platinum & Gold Collection The Pointer Sisters Composer
2004 Oldies: Forever Young Composer
2004 More Soul Composer
2004 Love Songs [2004] Earth Composer
2004 Giving Back David Garfield Arranger, Vocals, Choir/Chorus
2004 Essential: 40th Anniversary Tour Edition Dionne Warwick Composer
2004 Devoted Spirits: A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire Devoted Spirits Composer
2004 Complete 1940-1954 Hollywood Performances Frank Sinatra Composer
2004 Bill Champlin: In Concert [DVD] Bill Champlin Primary Artist
2004 Best of Shirley Caesar, Vol. 2 Shirley Caesar Composer
2003 Tribute: We Called Him Mr. Music Composer
2003 The Ultimate Chick Flick Love Songs Vocals
2003 The Greatest Hits of All George Benson Vocals (Background), Composer
2003 The Best of Me [Compilation] David Foster Composer
2003 Taking Northern Liberties Three 4 Tens Composer
2003 Songs Carried on Angels Wings Todd Shea Composer
2003 Sacred Place Paul Shortino Composer
2003 Platinum & Gold Collection Dionne Warwick Composer
2003 Negrita Jerry Lopez Composer
2003 Love Story: Kazumasa Oda Songbook Primary Artist
2003 For an Audience of One Rupert Tripp Composer
2003 Flashback Million Hits Cover on TV Primary Artist
2003 Deep 6 Dakota Vox Continental
2003 Chicago: The Box [Bonus DVD] Chicago Producer, Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement, Composer
2003 Chicago Story: The Complete Greatest Hits 1967-2002 [2 Disc] Chicago Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
2003 Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa? Chicago Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, Piano (Electric), Organ, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Bass, Programming, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Brass Arrangement, Synthesizer Vibes, Group Member, Composer, Lead
2003 All American Country Bobby Bare Composer
2002 The Very Best of Chicago: Only the Beginning Chicago Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Group Member, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
2002 The Real Thing Jacki Gore Composer
2002 The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire [Special Music] Earth Composer
2002 The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire Earth Composer
2002 The Essence of Dionne Dionne Warwick Composer
2002 The Complete Vee-Jay Recordings Billy Preston Composer
2002 The Best Smooth Jazz Ever [GRP/Universal] Vocals, Vocal Arrangement, Composer
2002 Soul Source: Earth Wind & Fire Remixes Earth Composer
2002 Soul Classics, Vol. 2 [Collectables] Composer
2002 Songs of Praise [K- Somewhere in Time Donny Osmond Composer
2002 Nova Bruce Gaitsch Engineer, Vocals (Background), Composer
2002 Live in Rio Earth Composer
2002 Let's Get It On [Medalist] Composer
2002 Friends & Lovers [2001] Gloria Loring Vocals (Background)
2002 Day by Day Frank Sinatra Composer
2002 Capitol Records 1942-2002 [Deluxe Box Set] Vocals (Background)
2002 Big Hits and Remixes Earth Composer
2002 A Day in the Life Thom Rotella Guest Artist, Organ
2001 The Very Best of Sounds of Blackness & Ann Nesby Sounds of Blackness Composer
2001 The Unexpected Alliance Marino Vocals, Vocals (Background)
2001 Tae Bo Mix Composer
2001 Star Power: Bob Marley Bob Marley Composer
2001 Songs from Enchanted Tales, Vol. 2 Composer
2001 Sing Great R&B Favorites Composer
2001 Since You've Been Gone Damage Composer
2001 Real Ballads Composer
2001 Q: The Musical Biography of Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Vocals (Background)
2001 Old School Love Songs [Box Set] Composer
2001 Nothing I Want More Sharon Cuneta Composer
2001 Mirror Tina Angotti Composer
2001 Love Unlimited Composer
2001 In the Fullness of Time Grady Nichols Guest Artist, Main Personnel, Vocals, Organ (Hammond), Choir/Chorus, Horn Arrangements
2001 I Believe [Bear Family] Frankie Laine Composer
2001 Forever Soul [3 Disc] Composer
2001 For God and Country Performer, Primary Artist
2001 Easy Rock Composer
2001 Earth Wind & Fire: The Collection Earth Composer
2001 Double Vision Paul Bollenback Composer
2001 Dino Jessica Folker Composer
2001 Change Me on the Inside Composer
2001 After the Love Has Gone Damage Composer
2001 70's Pop Hits Composer
2000 With a Song in My Heart Caterina Valente Composer
2000 WNUA 95.5: Smooth Jazz Sampler, Vol. 13 Composer
2000 Tomorrow Today Al Jarreau Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Composer
2000 The Ultimate Popular Christian Songs Composer
2000 The George Benson Anthology George Benson Vocals (Background), Composer
2000 The Feeling of Body & Soul Composer
2000 The Best of Sissel Sissel Vocals (Background)
2000 The Best of Love Composer
2000 Stone Cold Hearts William Ward Composer
2000 Soft Love, Vol. 5 Composer
2000 Sibling Rivalry The Doobie Brothers Guest Artist, Composer
2000 Rock at Planet Earth Composer
2000 Road House Espitia Composer
2000 Peace In The Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings/I'll Be Home For Christmas Elvis Presley Composer
2000 Outlasting the Blues/Power of Love Arlo Guthrie Vocals
2000 More Johnny's Greatest Hits/In a Sentimental Mood/Better Together: The Duet Album Johnny Mathis Composer
2000 Lynda Wehipeihana Project Lynda Wehipeihana Composer
2000 Love Songs Deniece Williams Vocals (Background)
2000 Live in Paris Tina May Composer
2000 Little Victories Dakota Vocals, Composer
2000 Les Incontournables George Benson Chant, Composer
2000 Larger Than Life Lynda Wehipeihana Composer
2000 Don't Feed the Alligators Pat Travers Composer
2000 Definitive Collection Earth Composer
2000 Crossings Tom Saviano Guest Artist, Engineer, Vocals, Guitar, Composer
2000 Center Stage: Live Tavares Composer
2000 Afternoon co*cktails Composer
1999 You Can't Go Back Arnold McCuller Vocals (Background)
1999 Yes Tonight Josephine Johnnie Ray Composer
1999 Turn the Page Gloria Loring Organ, Organ (Hammond)
1999 Time Traveler: Three Decade Journey Tim Weisberg Vocals
1999 The Mystic Sounds of Panflute [EDCO] Peter Weekers Composer
1999 The Best of the Platters: 20 Classic Tracks The Platters Composer
1999 The Best of Dionne Warwick [Japan] Dionne Warwick Composer
1999 Tavares Live [Classic World] Tavares Composer
1999 Soul Rebel [Forever Gold] Bob Marley Composer
1999 Soul Grooves, Vol. 3 [Platinum Disc] Composer
1999 Soon Come Bob Marley Composer
1999 Songs 4 Life: Kids Make a Difference! Composer
1999 Soft Love Composer
1999 Sky Falling Sky Falling Composer
1999 Natural Mystic [Avid 1] Bob Marley Composer
1999 Moments Pops Fernandez Composer
1999 Live at the Safari Club The Chimps Composer
1999 Instrumentally Yours: Classic Love Songs Composer
1999 In Search of Sunrise Tiësto Composer
1999 Greatest Hits Beth Nielsen Chapman Vocals (Background)
1999 Gift of Love Sissel Vocals (Background)
1999 Fat City The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Composer
1999 Everybody on the Bus Francis "Rocco" Prestia Vocals (Background)
1999 Body + Soul: Love Serenade [1999] Composer
1999 Body + Soul: Between the Sheets Composer
1999 Billboard Modern Gospel: Contemporary Composer
1999 Believe Believe Composer
1999 Ballroom Dance Classics [Deuce] Composer
1999 A Lyre in a Windstorm Bruce Graitsch Guest Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Composer
1998 Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed Mike Reilly Guest Artist, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Vocals (Background), Composer
1998 The Ultimate Hits Collection Johnny Mathis Composer
1998 The Best of Smooth Jazz, Vol. 3 [Warner] Vocals (Background)
1998 Tavares Live [Waxworks] Tavares Composer
1998 Songs You Know by Heart: Songs of Love Composer
1998 Solid Gold Soul: Classic Soul Composer
1998 Sax on the Rocks Composer
1998 Romantic Saxophone [Premium] Composer
1998 Non Stop Hits: All Time Love The Countdown Singers Composer
1998 New York Undercover: A Night at Natalie's Composer
1998 Making Up Lost Time Tom Saviano Vocals
1998 Live The Sons of Champlin Producer, Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Organ, Keyboards, Guitar (Rhythm), Composer
1998 Kick It Up a Step! Strokeland Superband Guest Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1998 In the Club...Live Chad Rager Composer
1998 I Believe [Compilation] Perry Como Composer
1998 He Can Do Anything Greater Walters of Chicago Composer
1998 Greatest Hits [Legacy] Earth Composer
1998 Feel the Buzz: No Pain Composer
1998 Deliciously Yours Rick Littleton Composer
1998 Classic Cuts Average White Band Composer
1998 Chicago 25: The Christmas Album Chicago Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Piano (Electric), Organ, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Bass, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Synthesizer Vibes
1998 Body Talk [Import] Composer
1998 All by Myself [Crimson] Composer
1998 A Touch of David Foster David Foster Composer
1998 70s & 80s, Vol. 35 Composer
1997 WDAS FM Classic Soul Hits, Vol. 2 Composer
1997 Tribute to Jeff Porcaro David Garfield Arranger, Vocals (Background), Choir/Chorus, Vocal Arrangement
1997 The Very Best of Average White Band [Music Club] Average White Band Composer
1997 The Fifties: Complete Pat Boone Composer
1997 That's What Friends Are For/You Light Up My Life/Better Together: Duet Johnny Mathis Composer
1997 Strip: Pride & Joy Composer
1997 Smooth Elements: Smooth Jazz Plays the Songs of Earth, Wind & Fire Composer
1997 Portrait of a Legend Frankie Laine Composer
1997 No Truer Words Mark Portmann Guest Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1997 Night to Remember Lou Pardini Guest Artist
1997 Most Beautiful Soul Album on Earth Composer
1997 Mixed Emotions Composer
1997 Let's Groove Tonight Earth Composer
1997 In the Mood for Romance Starlite Orchestra Composer
1997 I Believe Dolly Parton Composer
1997 Heavenly Ladysmith Black Mambazo Guest Artist, Vocals
1997 From the Vaults Prism Vocals
1997 Double Gemini Paul Bollenback Composer
1997 Disco in the House Composer
1997 Deep in the Night Rick Rhodes Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1997 Chauncy Jason Scheff Main Personnel, Vocals (Background)
1997 Boy from New York City & Other Hits The Manhattan Transfer Composer
1997 America's Favorite Inspirational Songs and Artists Composer
1997 AM Gold: 1979 Composer
1997 22 Greatest Hits Frankie Laine Composer
1996 You Won't Get to Heaven Alive Tamara Champlin Organ, Composer
1996 Through It All Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Producer, Engineer, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Synthesizer Strings, Vocals (Background), Organ (Hammond), Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Composer
1996 The Very Best of Hattie Littles Hattie Littles Composer
1996 The Sheffield Pop Experience Vocals, Guitar (Acoustic), Keyboards, Performer, Composer, Primary Artist
1996 The No. 1 Love Album Composer
1996 Television's Greatest Hits, Vol. 7 Performer, Primary Artist
1996 Romantic Sax Album Composer
1996 Old School Love Songs, Vol. 1 Composer
1996 Mayday: Bill Champlin Live Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Composer
1996 Mandy Barnett Mandy Barnett Vocals (Background)
1996 MDMS System Conditioning Disc Performer, Composer, Primary Artist
1996 Looking for an Echo [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Kenny Vance & the Planotones Composer
1996 In My Lifetime Neil Diamond Musician
1996 Horn Rock Bands Composer
1996 Hit Parade of the 70's The Countdown Singers Composer
1996 Greatest Hits Live Earth Composer
1996 Gonna Take a Miracle: The Best of Deniece Williams Deniece Williams Vocals (Background)
1996 Gold, Vol. 2 Earth Composer
1996 Forever Soul, Vol. 3 [Sony #1] Composer
1996 Enduring Light: 60 Inspirational Favorites 101 Strings Composer
1996 Elements of Love: Ballads Earth Composer
1996 Come On Dropouts Composer
1996 Blues, Vol. 2 [Eclipse] Composer
1996 Better Days Ahead Norman Brown Composer
1996 Best of Randy Crawford [Warner Bros.] Randy Crawford Vocals (Background)
1996 Best of Al Jarreau [Warner Bros.] Al Jarreau Vocals (Background)
1996 Amazing Grace: Songs of Faith and Inspiration 101 Strings Composer
1995 Turn Your Love Around Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Vocals, Keyboards
1995 Time Will Tell Tina May Composer
1995 The Music of Christmas Steven Curtis Chapman Guest Artist
1995 The Best of George Benson [Warner Bros.] George Benson Vocals (Background), Composer
1995 Tapestry Revisited: A Tribute to Carole King Organ (Hammond)
1995 Southern Serenade Bill Champlin Primary Artist
1995 Soul Shakedown Party [1995] Bob Marley Composer
1995 Quiet Storm Composer
1995 Prime Cuts, Vol. 2 Performer, Composer, Primary Artist
1995 Presents His Favorite Hymns Lawrence Welk Composer
1995 Painted Mem'ries Leslie Uggams Composer
1995 Old School, Vol. 2: Love Songs Composer
1995 Night & Day: Big Band Chicago Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement
1995 Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On Bob Marley / Bob Marley & the Wailers Composer
1995 Missing You Composer
1995 Love Ballads [Connoisseur Collection] Composer
1995 Inspiration & Meditation 101 Strings Composer
1995 He Started to Sing Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Producer, Engineer, Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Organ (Hammond), Vocal Arrangement, Composer
1995 Guidum Abraham Laboriel Composer
1995 Creed Gospel Classics, Vol. 10 Composer
1995 Carrackter Reference Paul Carrack Composer
1995 Amazing Grace Mahalia Jackson Composer
1995 After the Love Composer
1994 Today's Movie Hits [1994] Starlite Orchestra Composer
1994 The Tenor of Ireland John MacNally Composer
1994 The Music of Johnny Mathis: A Personal Collection Johnny Mathis Composer
1994 The Benoit/Freeman Project David Benoit / Russ Freeman Composer
1994 Street Corner Singers Acappella Reunion Composer
1994 Soul Emotion [Alex] Composer
1994 Soul Devotion [Alex] Composer
1994 Slow Jams: The 70's, Vol. 3 Composer
1994 Remember Then: The Best of the Earls The Earls Composer
1994 Pure Pleasure Phil Perry Composer
1994 Paid Vacation Richard Marx Organ, Vocals (Background)
1994 Live On The Wailing Souls Organ
1994 Is There Anybody Out There? Gloria Loring Vocals (Background)
1994 I Believe [Single] 3rd Nation Composer
1994 I Believe Sounds of Blackness Composer
1994 I Believe Marcella Detroit Composer
1994 Christmas The Edwin Hawkins Singers Composer
1994 Brownstones and Moonlight Composer
1994 Aqui Estoy Rosco Martinez Vocals (Background)
1994 Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum Sounds of Blackness Composer
1994 A Brownstones & Moonlight: Celebration of Black Music Month Composer
1994 16 Most Requested Songs Encore! Johnny Mathis Composer
1993 The Essence of Frankie Laine Frankie Laine Composer
1993 The Donna Summer Anthology Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
1993 The Best of the Sons of Champlin The Sons of Champlin Producer, Liner Notes
1993 The Best of Frankie Laine [Capitol] Frankie Laine Composer
1993 Raging Harlem: Hit Parade #2 Composer
1993 Magical Duos Vocals, Performer, Primary Artist
1993 Experience the Divine Bette Midler: Greatest Hits Bette Midler Vocal Harmony
1993 Deliverance Fred Hammond Composer
1993 Dear Friends Abraham Laboriel Vocals (Background)
1993 Airplay for the Planet Jay Graydon Vocals, Keyboards, Musician, Composer
1992 World Falling Down Peter Cetera Guest Artist, Vocals (Background)
1992 Whirlpool The Prayer Chain Composer
1992 The Eternal Dance Earth Composer
1992 The Complete Collection and Then Some... Barry Manilow Vocals (Background)
1992 The Anthology: Down in Birdland The Manhattan Transfer Composer
1992 Rush [Original Score] Eric Clapton Vocals (Background)
1992 Pickin' Up the Pieces: The Best of Average White Band (1974-1980) Average White Band Composer
1992 Night and the City Vocals, Performer, Primary Artist
1992 Mr. Excitement Jackie Wilson Composer
1992 I Believe Cristy Lane Composer
1992 Hearts & Other Favorites Marty Balin Vocals (Background)
1992 Greatest Hits: 1976-1986 Elton John Guest Artist, Vocals (Background)
1992 Collection George Duke Composer
1992 Burn Down the Night Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Composer
1992 And I Love You Lisa Vale Guest Artist
1992 A Musical Anthology [Box] Lawrence Welk Composer
1991 Your Precious Love Ronnie McDowell Composer
1991 The Usual Suspects Usual Suspects Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Composer
1991 The Ballads Earth Composer
1991 Sounds of the Seventies: 1979 - Take Two Composer
1991 Rush Street Richard Marx Organ (Hammond)
1991 Rechordings David Foster Composer
1991 Radio Face The Bob Smith Band Composer
1991 Keep This Love Alive Tom Scott Guest Artist, Vocals, Composer
1991 Ink The Fixx Composer
1991 Country Gospel Classics, Vol. 1 Composer
1991 Collection Lee Ritenour Vocals, Composer
1991 Chicago Twenty 1 Chicago Arranger, Vocals, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Horn Arrangements, Composer
1991 Better Together: The Duet Album Johnny Mathis Composer
1990 To Be Continued... Elton John Vocals (Background)
1990 The Best of & the Rest of Bob Marley & the Wailers Bob Marley & the Wailers Composer
1990 Starry Night Julio Iglesias Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1990 Songs for Drella John Cale / Lou Reed Composer
1990 Seems Like Yesterday, Vol. 3: Late 70's Composer
1990 River of Love David Foster Vocals (Background)
1990 Peace in the Valley Loretta Lynn Composer
1990 No Wasted Moments Bill Champlin Primary Artist
1990 Michael O'Brien Michael O'Brien Composer
1990 Days of Thunder [Music from the Motion Picture] Hans Zimmer Composer
1990 Beth Nielsen Chapman Beth Nielsen Chapman Guest Artist, Vocals (Background)
1990 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Béla Fleck & the Flecktones Vocals (Background)
1989 The Love Songs [Arista 1989] Dionne Warwick Composer
1989 The Complete Fire & Enjoy Sessions, Pt. 4 Elmore James Composer
1989 Sing [1989] [Original Soundtrack] Primary Artist
1989 Repeat Offender Richard Marx Vocals, Organ, Vocals (Background)
1989 Love Will Be Our Home Roger Whittaker Composer
1989 Groove Approved Paul Carrack Composer
1989 Greatest Hits 1982-1989 Chicago Vocals, Keyboards
1989 Greatest Hits (1979-1990) Dionne Warwick Composer
1989 Golden Classics Elmore James Composer
1989 Can't Fight the Midnight Jimmy Harnen Vocals
1988 Twice the Love George Benson Drums, Vocals (Background), Composer
1988 The Essential Elvis, Vol. 2: Stereo '57 Elvis Presley Composer
1988 The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 2 Earth Composer
1988 Money Don't Make No Man The BusBoys Guest Artist
1988 Love Songs [Columbia] Johnny Mathis Composer
1988 Lead Me On Amy Grant Main Personnel, Vocals (Background)
1988 Heart's Horizon Al Jarreau Synthesizer, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Collaboration, Musician, Composer
1988 Gary Herbig Gary Herbig Primary Artist
1988 Chicago 19 Chicago Vocals, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Composer
1988 Boomchild Dennis DeYoung Vocals (Background)
1987 Whistlin' in the Dark Bryan Duncan Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement
1987 What If What If Additional Personnel, Vocals (Background)
1987 Travelin' Light Tim Weisberg Vocals (Background)
1987 Go On… Mr. Mister Vocals (Background)
1987 Friends for Life Debby Boone Vocals (Background)
1987 Big Life Night Ranger Vocals (Background)
1987 16 Greatest Hits Frankie Laine Composer
1986 They Don't Make Them Like They Used To Kenny Rogers Vocals (Background)
1986 Miami Vice II Performer, Primary Artist
1986 Let's Cut It: The Very Best of Elmore James Elmore James Composer
1986 Heartbeat Don Johnson Organ, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
1986 Chicago 18 Chicago Arranger, Vocals, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement, Group Member, Composer
1986 Apology [Original Soundtrack] Maurice Jarre Vocals
1985 Unguarded Amy Grant Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1985 USA for Africa: We Are the World USA for Africa Vocals
1985 Medals Russ Taff Vocals (Background)
1984 Straight Ahead Amy Grant Vocals (Background)
1984 Self Control Laura Branigan Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1984 Runaway Dakota Vocals (Background)
1984 Righteous Anger Van Stephenson Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1984 Read My Lips Fee Waybill Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1984 High Crime Al Jarreau Arranger, Featured Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Composer
1984 Fragile Cherrelle Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Composer
1984 Chicago 17 Chicago Member of Attributed Artist, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Group Member, Composer
1984 Can't Wait All Night Juice Newton Vocals
1984 Bodacious Beau Williams Vocals (Background)
1983 Walls of Glass Russ Taff Vocals (Background)
1983 Take Another Picture Quarterflash Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1983 Sirens Savatage Composer
1983 Outside Inside The Tubes Guest Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1983 Lucky Marty Balin Vocals
1983 Jarreau Al Jarreau Vocals, Musician
1983 Commodores 13 Commodores Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Composer
1983 Beat Street Prism Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1983 A Christmas Album Amy Grant Main Personnel, Vocals (Background)
1983 22 Songs of Faith & Inspiration The Lennon Sisters Composer
1982 Windsong Randy Crawford Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1982 The Power of Love Arlo Guthrie Guest Artist, Vocals
1982 Rit/2 Lee Ritenour Vocals, Vocals (Background), Composer
1982 Oh, Julie! Barry Manilow Vocals (Background)
1982 No Fun Aloud Glenn Frey Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1982 Marooned Larry Lee Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1982 Lite Me Up Herbie Hanco*ck Vocals (Background), Composer
1982 Leon Ware [1982] Leon Ware Vocals (Background), Composer, Piano
1982 Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Sonny Think Twice Chicago Composer
1982 Friends in Love Johnny Mathis Composer
1982 Friends in Love Dionne Warwick Vocals (Background), Composer
1982 Dream Walkin' Eric Tagg Composer
1982 Donna Summer Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
1982 Chicago 16 Chicago Member of Attributed Artist, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement, Group Member, Composer
1982 Casino Lights: Recorded Live at Montreux, Switzerland Vocals (Background)
1982 American Worker The BusBoys Composer
1982 All Dressed Up David Roberts Vocals (Background)
1981 The George Benson Collection George Benson Main Personnel, Vocals (Background), Composer
1981 The Fox Elton John Guest Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1981 The Completion Backward Principle The Tubes Vocals
1981 Tender Togetherness Stanley Turrentine Composer
1981 Take Me to Your Heaven Stevie Woods Vocals (Background)
1981 Runaway Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Arranger, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Composer
1981 Rit Lee Ritenour Guest Artist, Lyricist, Main Personnel, Vocals, Composer
1981 Mecca for Moderns The Manhattan Transfer Composer, Lyricist
1981 Maxus Maxus Vocals (Background)
1981 If I Should Love Again Barry Manilow Guest Artist, Vocals (Background)
1981 Fool in Love with You Jim Photoglo Organ (Hammond)
1981 Breakin' Away Al Jarreau Vocals (Background)
1981 Anytime Henry Paul Band Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1980 V T S Vapour Trails Vocals
1980 Twennynine with Lenny White Twennynine Composer
1980 The Wanderer Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
1980 The Best of Steve Harley Steve Harley Vocals
1980 The Best Of Lee Ritenour Lee Ritenour Vocals
1980 Supercharged Tavares Composer
1980 Special Things The Pointer Sisters Composer
1980 Skinny Boy Jeffrey Daniel Composer
1980 Shine Average White Band Composer
1980 Robbie Dupree Robbie Dupree Composer
1980 Rescue Me Tom Jones Vocals (Background), Organ (Hammond)
1980 Ray Kennedy Ray Kennedy Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1980 Party of One Tim Weisberg Vocals
1980 Monster Herbie Hanco*ck Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1980 Middle Man Boz Scaggs Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1980 La Toya Jackson La Toya Jackson Vocals (Background)
1980 He Who Rides the Tiger Bernie Taupin Guest Artist, Vocals
1980 Eight for the Eighties Webster Lewis Vocals
1980 Bartz Gary Bartz Composer
1980 Airplay Airplay Vocals (Background), Composer
1980 21 at 33 Elton John Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1979 When Love Comes Calling Deniece Williams Vocals (Background)
1979 Wet Barbra Streisand Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement
1979 Welcome to the Club Richard Kerr Vocals (Background)
1979 Vapour Trails Vapour Trails Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1979 Uprooted Rob Grill Vocals
1979 Turn Me Loose Sweetbottom Vocals, Vocals (Background), Musician, Composer
1979 The Rose [Original Soundtrack] Bette Midler Vocal Harmony
1979 The Best of Tim Weisberg: Smile! Tim Weisberg Vocals
1979 Special Treatment Jakob Magnusson Vocals
1979 Realce Gilberto Gil Vocals, Palmas, Clapping
1979 Nine Lives REO Speedwagon Vocals (Background)
1979 Messin' with the Boys Cherie & Marie Currie Featured Artist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1979 Light the Light Seawind Vocals (Background)
1979 Lauren Wood [1979] Lauren Wood Vocals
1979 Knock the Walls Down Steve Kipner Vocals (Background)
1979 I Am Earth Composer
1979 Groovin' You Harvey Mason Vocals
1979 Follow the Rainbow George Duke Composer
1978 What Have You Done for Love Hodges Composer
1978 Under Wraps Shaun Cassidy Vocals (Background)
1978 Two Gale Force Organ
1978 The Captain's Journey Lee Ritenour Vocals, Vocal Arrangement, Composer
1978 That's What Friends Are For Johnny Mathis / Deniece Williams Vocals
1978 Single Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Arranger, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Composer
1978 Pretty Girls Lisa Dal Bello Vocals (Background)
1978 Leo Sayer Leo Sayer Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1978 Laura Allan Laura Allan Vocals
1978 Hobo with a Grin/The Candidate Steve Harley Vocals (Background)
1978 Hobo with a Grin Steve Harley Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1978 Heaven Help the Fool Bob Weir Guest Artist, Main Personnel, Vocals, Organ, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
1978 Heart and Soul Danny Peck Vocals (Background)
1978 Desert Horizon Norton Buffalo Vocals
1978 Dane Donohue Dane Donohue Vocals (Background)
1978 ...Too Carole Bayer Sager Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1977 Sing a Song Earth Composer
1977 Session II Session II Vocals
1977 Mr. Lucky Fools Gold Organ, Keyboards
1977 Loving Is Why The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards
1977 Captain Fingers Lee Ritenour Vocals
1976 Tom Thumb Michael Dinner Vocals, Keyboards
1976 Sit on It! Jimmy Smith Vocals (Background)
1976 Glass Heart Allan Rich Vocals (Background)
1976 A Circle Filled with Love The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards
1975 The Sons of Champlin The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar (Rhythm), Composer
1975 Moments to Remember [K- Inside Kenny Rankin Keyboards, Composer
1973 Welcome to the Dance The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Sax (Baritone), Keyboards, Composer
1973 The Ebonys The Ebonys Composer
1972 Rolling Thunder Mickey Hart Main Personnel, Organ, Keyboards
1971 You'll Never Walk Alone Elvis Presley Composer
1971 Golden Streets of Glory Dolly Parton Composer
1971 Follow Your Heart The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Organ, Keyboards, Interviewee, Composer
1970 Minus Seeds & Stems The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards, Composer
1969 The Sons The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards
1969 Loosen Up Naturally The Sons of Champlin Vocals, Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboards, Group Member, Composer
1968 Who Says God Is Dead! Loretta Lynn Composer
1966 Day for Decision Johnny Sea Composer
1962 Preachin' Gene Ammons Composer
1960 Gospel Train, Vol. 2 Sister Rosetta Tharpe Composer
1958 Frankie Laine's Greatest Hits [Columbia] Frankie Laine Composer
1957 Elvis' Christmas Album Elvis Presley Composer
natsu Bossa Atelier Bossa-Conscious Composer
World, Universe, Infinity Stef Burns Organ (Hammond)
Wings of Light: Songs of Inspiration Primary Artist
Whata' Wonderful 80's Composer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Waiting For the World To End Dave Widow and the Line-up Composer
Urban Soul - Two Andreas Andersson / Jonas Lindeborg Vocals
Ultimate Dance Collection The Countdown Singers Composer
Tudo Bem Pepe E Nenem Composer
Top Hits/Ballads & Love Songs 80's & 90's Vocals (Background)
Top 100 Xmas Songs Group Member
Top 100 Christmas Songs Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Top 100 80s Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Too Slow to Disco, Vol. 3 Composer
Tommy LiPuma Works Vocals (Background)
Today's Movie Hits, Vol. 1 [1994] Composer
This Is Christmas: Festive Favourites Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
These Dreams: Intimate Piano Moments David Osborne Composer
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert 2016 [Live] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
The Complete Atlantic Recordings Henry Paul Band Vocals (Background)
The Color of Midnight Scott Grimaldi Composer
The Best Ever Road Trip Keyboards, Vocals
The Sons Sonson Composer/Lyricist
The Heart of L.A. AOR Vocals, Vocals (Background)
The Greatest Love Songs of the '70s Composer
Tattoo Man Denise McCann Vocals (Background)
Soulfire Tug of War Vocals (Background), Group Member
Soul of the 70s Composer
Some Christmas Songs Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
So Much To Say George & G / Georg Grünwald Arranger, Vocals (Background), Composer, Lyricist
Smooth Jazz Music Composer
Smash Hits Strange 80s Primary Artist
Sam Levine Karaoke: Sax in the City (Instrumental Tracks Without Lead Track) Sam Levine Composer
Romantic Songs [Rhino] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Romantic Moods [Rhino] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Romancing the Bass Tony Saunders Composer
Rock Love Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Rock Classics: The Collection Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Radio Air Play, Vol. 2 Composer
Quiet Storm [Time Life] Composer
Pure Sax State of the Heart Composer
Party Tyme Karaoke: Blues & Soul 1 Party Tyme Karaoke Composer
Party Tyme Karaoke: Blues & Soul 2 Party Tyme Karaoke Composer
Original and Greatest Christmas Hits Composer
Original Album Series The Manhattan Transfer Composer
Nothing Is Impossible Urban Soul Primary Artist
No Wasted Moments Bill Champlin Primary Artist, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist
New Classics .80/.90 Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Mum: The Collection Vocals (Background)
Midnight Prowl Angelo Organ, Vocals (Background)
Merry Christmas [2019] Producer, Synthesizer, Vibraphone, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Live in Concert [DVD] Chicago Group Member
Live in Concert Bill Champlin / Peter Friestedt / Joseph Williams Primary Artist
Little Darlin' Sheila Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
L.A Ambition AOR Vocals
Kiss Me Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Jazz Outside the Box David Garfield Organ, Vocals
Jammin' Outside the Box David Garfield Vocals (Background)
Intégrale Sheila Composer, Lyricist
Integrale Albums Studios + Live Michel Berger Lyricist
Inspirational Patriotic Songs: God and Country Primary Artist
Included Organ, Vocals (Background)
In the Moment Johnny O'Neal Composer
I Love You [Rhino] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Hits of the 80s [Rhino] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Hard Habit to Break Chicago Composer, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Happy Mother's Day Vocals (Background)
Greatest Male Jazz Vocals Composer
Greatest Hits '96, Vol. 1 Composer
Greatest Christmas Hits Greatest Xmas Songs [Rhino] Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Great Songs Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Girls Run the World Vocals (Background)
From the Heart Christmas Organ, Vocals (Background)
Flash in Japan Eikichi Yazawa Vocals (Background)
Fine Time Winter Love Songs Composer
Dubble Trubble Tribute: Gentle Breeze of Soul Dubble Trubble Composer
Drew's Famous Instrumental R&B and Hip-Hop Collection, Vol. 24 The Hit Crew Composer/Lyricist
Dreams in Stone Michel Berger Vocals, Composer, Lyricist
Deadpool Reloaded Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Country Classics [Rhino] Vocals (Background)
Christmas: The Collection [2019] Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas: The Collection [2013] Group Member
Christmas [2019] Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas With the Mega Stars, Vol. 2 Composer
Christmas Songs, Vol. I Composer
Christmas Songs for the Car Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas Pop Hits [Rhino] Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas Music: 50 Christmas Songs Group Member, Organ
Christmas Morning: Top Holiday Hit Songs [Rhino] Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas Holiday Favourites Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas Hits: The Best Christmas Pop! Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
Christmas Favourites: Top Xmas Pop Songs Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
California Spirit Bill Champlin / Nick Vintskevich Primary Artist
Cafe Bossa Best Hits: Ouchi Ga Cafe Ni Naru Bossa Atelier Bossa-Conscious Composer, Lyricist
CWF Champlin Williams Friestedt / Bill Champlin / Peter Friestedt / Joseph Williams Primary Artist, Producer, Piano, Vocals (Background), Organ (Hammond), Lead, Group Member, Composer
Bleeding Secret Bill Champlin Primary Artist
Beautiful Songs [Rhino] Vocals (Background)
Appaloosa Tony Saunders Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Anni Ottanta: Canzoni Italiane Choir/Chorus
American Classics [Rhino] Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Absolute Christmas: Romantic Christmas Composer
Abandoned to God Steve Camp Vocals
90's Love [Rhino] Vocals (Background)
80s Classics 80s Pop 80s Bangers 80s Songs Guitar, Keyboards, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
80's Top 40 Hits Composer
80 Hits of the '80s Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
100 Hits: The Best Love Album Composer
100 Greatest Shower Songs Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
100 Greatest Love Songs Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
100 Greatest Heartbreak Composer, Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
100 Greatest Classic Rock Songs Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
100 Greatest Christmas Songs Ever [Top Xmas Pop Hits] Organ, Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background)
100 Greatest American Songs (The Greatest Tracks From The USA) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Similar To
Brenda Russell
Chicago
Patti LaBelle
The Sons of Champlin
Tom Scott
David Foster
Gino Vannelli
Followed By
Eric Tagg
Collaborated With
Abraham Laboriel, Sr.
Carmen Twillie
David Foster
Gary Grant
Jeff Porcaro
Jerry Hey
Michael Boddicker
Paulinho Da Costa
Steve Lukather
Tom Kelly

Tom Saviano
Similar To
Michael Davis
Collaborated With
Bill Champlin
Sons Of Champlin
Chuck Findley
David Wolfert
Fred Tackett
Gary Grant
James Newton Howard
Jay Graydon
Lenny Castro
Melissa Manchester
Steve Lukather
Steve Madaio
Vini Poncia
All Credits Arranger Clarinet Composer Conductor Drum Programming Drums Engineer Flute Guest Artist Horn Horn Arrangements Keyboards Lyricist Main Personnel Mastering Primary Artist Producer Programming Rhythm Arrangements Sax (Alto) Sax (Soprano) Sax (Tenor) Saxophone Soloist Songwriter String Arrangements Synthesizer Synthesizer Arrangements Synthesizer Strings Vocals Vocals (Background) Wind Woodwind Arrangement Writer
2015 The Studio Albums 1979-2008, Vol. 2 Chicago Composer
2014 Decisions Blinddog Smokin' / Bobby Rush Saxophone
2014 Original Album Series Sheena Easton Composer
2012 Come to Me/Well Kept Secret/Take Heart Juice Newton Horn
2012 The 2nd Law Muse Sax (Tenor)
2012 The Magic Is You/Thoughts of Love Shirley Bassey Arranger, Rhythm Arrangements
2011 The Columbia Masters Earth Saxophone
2010 Raise!/Powerlight Earth Saxophone
2009 Clouds of Magellan Cara-C Mastering, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Saxophone
2009 Dolly [RCA/Legacy] Dolly Parton Saxophone, Horn
2009 Something to Remember: The Casablanca Sessions The Four Tops Saxophone, Soloist
2008 H.E.A.T H.E.A.T Producer, Arranger, Saxophone, Writer
2008 Hip Li'l Dreams The Sons of Champlin Producer, Engineer, Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements, Composer
2008 No Place Left to Fall Bill Champlin Arranger
2008 Skifs Hits Björn Skifs Saxophone
2007 Don't Get No Better Patrick Lamb Main Personnel, Horn
2007 Forever Ray Charles Ray Charles Saxophone
2007 Give Me Love Barry Minniefield Arranger, Sax (Tenor), Programming
2007 I've Been Thinkin' Gino Matteo Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
2007 Starchild Cara-C Arranger, Composer, Producer
2006 Ace, Gene, Peter and Paul (Solos Box Set) Kiss Horn Arrangements
2006 Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose Meat Loaf Sax (Tenor)
2006 L.A. Concession AOR Saxophone
2006 Midnight Rendezvous Steve Madaio Saxophone, Keyboards, String Arrangements
2006 Steppin to Jazz 2 Steppin To Jazz 2 Composer, Primary Artist
2005 I Am a Singer Mike Costley Saxophone, Sax (Tenor)
2005 Taken Radioactive Saxophone
2004 Genius Loves Company Ray Charles Saxophone
2004 Secret The Sons of Champlin Saxophone, Keyboards, Horn Arrangements
2003 The Best of Michael Nesmith [Camden] Michael Nesmith Saxophone
2002 A Day in the Life Thom Rotella Producer, Sax (Tenor), Horn, Horn Arrangements, Synthesizer Arrangements, Composer
2002 Pump It Up Les McCann Sax (Alto)
2002 RCA Country Legends Dolly Parton Saxophone
2002 Testimony Dana Glover Horn
2001 My Dream Come True Ryan Dehues Saxophone
2001 Ultimate Collection Brenda Russell Sax (Soprano)
2000 Crossings Tom Saviano Primary Artist, Engineer, Arranger, Sax (Alto), Programming, Composer
2000 Simply Dusty Dusty Springfield Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1999 Bravo Bosé: 30 Grandes Exitos Miguel Bosé Arranger
1999 Everybody on the Bus Francis "Rocco" Prestia Guest Artist, Saxophone
1999 Jazz Noel Drum Programming
1999 Love in Stereo Rahsaan Patterson Saxophone
1999 Rhapsody & Blues Phil Upchurch Saxophone
1998 Live The Sons of Champlin Producer, Saxophone, Keyboards
1998 Making Up Lost Time Tom Saviano Primary Artist, Producer, Arranger, Sax (Alto), Programming, Composer
1998 Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed Mike Reilly Producer, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Vocals (Background), Horn Arrangements, Composer
1998 Wigged Out Randy Waldman Saxophone
1997 Anthology Dusty Springfield Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1997 Dife Kassav' Saxophone
1997 Rahsaan Patterson Rahsaan Patterson Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
1997 The Essence of Melissa Manchester Melissa Manchester Arranger, Conductor, Saxophone
1996 Mayday: Bill Champlin Live Bill Champlin Saxophone, Keyboards
1996 Through It All Bill Champlin Sax (Alto), Keyboards, Synthesizer Strings, Programming, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
1993 Chris Bennett Chris Bennett Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Drums
1992 Greatest Hits Brenda Russell Sax (Soprano)
1991 Chicago Twenty 1 Chicago Songwriter, Composer
1991 My Attitude Steve Plunkett Keyboards, Composer
1991 Smithsonian Collection of Classic Country Music, Vol. 4 Saxophone
1990 From Brazil with Love Roberto Carlos Arranger
1990 Inner Man Phil Driscoll Horn
1990 Rock Yourself Dwight Twilley Horn
1988 Messages from the Boys The Boys Saxophone, Sax (Alto)
1987 No Baggage Greg & Bev Smith Sax (Alto), Composer
1984 A Private Heaven Sheena Easton Songwriter, Composer
1984 Exiled on Earth Sender Saxophone, Keyboards
1983 I'm Walkin' Bob Bailey Saxophone
1983 Thelma Houston [1983] Thelma Houston Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1982 The Kids from Fame Kids from Fame Saxophone, Songwriter, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
1981 Close Enough Sarah Dash Saxophone
1981 Heartbreak Radio Rita Coolidge Saxophone
1981 It's the World Gone Crazy Glen Campbell Saxophone, Horn
1981 Raise! Earth Saxophone
1981 Significant Gains Greg Phillinganes Saxophone
1981 Still Waiting Heat Producer, Arranger, Saxophone, Writer
1981 Tonight The Four Tops Saxophone
1980 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs Dolly Parton Saxophone
1980 Dolly Dolly Dolly Dolly Parton Horn
1980 Heat Heat Producer, Composer
1979 All Alone In The Night Sandy Farina Arranger, Saxophone
1979 Brenda Russell Brenda Russell Sax (Soprano)
1979 Headlines Paul Anka Saxophone
1979 I Got Rhythm Tony Orlando Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
1979 Infinite Rider on the Big Dogma Michael Nesmith Main Personnel, Saxophone
1979 Living Without Your Love Dusty Springfield Saxophone, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1979 Rock On Raydio Saxophone
1979 Take Heart Juice Newton Horn
1979 Words & Music Alessi Brothers Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1978 3-Way Mirror Livingston Taylor Arranger
1978 Bad Boy Ringo Starr Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
1978 Cheryl Ladd Cheryl Ladd Arranger, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
1978 Dane Donohue Dane Donohue Vocals, Flute
1978 Don't Cry Out Loud Melissa Manchester Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1978 Don't Cry Out Loud [Vinyl Single] Melissa Manchester Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1978 Fantasy Mac Davis Saxophone
1978 It's in Everyone of Us Mary Travers Saxophone
1978 Leo Sayer Leo Sayer Saxophone, Horn, Horn Arrangements
1978 Listen to Your Heart Paul Anka Arranger, Saxophone
1978 Magic Is You Shirley Bassey Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements, Rhythm Arrangements
1978 Peter Criss Peter Criss / Kiss Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
1978 Portrait Lynda Carter Arranger, Horn Arrangements
1978 Wild Child Valerie Carter Saxophone
1977 B.J. Thomas B.J. Thomas Rhythm Arrangements
1977 China China Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
1977 Singin' Melissa Manchester Conductor, Flute, Sax (Tenor), Wind, Horn Arrangements, Woodwind Arrangement
1977 Twilley Don't Mind Dwight Twilley / Dwight Twilley Band Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
1976 Gino Cunico [1976] Gino Cunico Arranger, Saxophone
1976 Help Is on the Way Melissa Manchester Wind
1976 It's in Everyone of Us David Pomeranz Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
1976 Out on the Limb David Diggs Saxophone
1976 The Faragher Brothers The Faragher Brothers Arranger, Saxophone
A Different World Carmen Grillo Horn Arrangements, Sax (Tenor)
Don't Burn the Bridge Merry Clayton / iReed Man Composer
Dreams in Stone Michel Berger Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
L.A Ambition AOR Saxophone
Movies Til' Dawn Raymond DeFelitta Synthesizer
Talk to Somebody iReedMan / Ms. Monét Composer
Winds of Change Pinnacle Point Engineer

Carmen Grillo
Guitarist Carmen Grillo is one of the many musicians to perform with an incarnation of the legendary Tower Of Power over that act's lengthy career. A noted session musician, his credits in the studio have included contributions to releases by David Lasley, Tom Scott, and Donna Summer. In 1991, Grillo joined Tower Of Power, appearing on that year's Monster On A Leash set. He spent much of the remainder of the ‘90s performing and recording with them before leaving to pursue other projects. In 1999, Grillo produced long-time Tower Of Power bass player Rocco Prestia's solo debut, Everybody On The Bus, and Grillo would make his own solo debut with Both Sides Of The Coin several years later.
Collaborated With
Bill Champlin
Jerry Hey
Michael Boddicker
Neil Stubenhaus
Tom Scott
All Credits Arranger Audio Engineer Composer Engineer Group Member Guest Artist Guitar Guitar (Acoustic) Guitar (Electric) Guitar (Rhythm) Horn Arrangements Keyboards Loops Lyricist Mastering Mixing Mixing Engineer Piano Engineer Primary Artist Producer Recording Soloist String Arrangements Vocals Vocals (Background)
2017 Poetry in Motion Najee Engineer
2016 Connected Mark Etheredge Engineer
2016 One Way Back Paul Brown Engineer
2015 The Studio Albums 1979-2008, Vol. 2 Chicago Composer
2014 Donna: The CD Collection Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
2014 Indigo Dan Siegel Engineer
2014 Lip Service Richard Elliot Engineer
2013 Summer Horns Dave Koz Engineer
2011 Kimball/Jamison Jimi Jamison / Kimball - Jamison / Bobby Kimball Engineer
2011 Shine Jeff Johnson Producer, Engineer, Mixing, String Arrangements, Mastering, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Rhythm)
2010 40th Anniversary Tower of Power Guitar, Soloist
2009 A Gozar! Cecilia Noël Guitar (Electric)
2008 All Rhythm - No Reason Menifee Jazz Ensemble Primary Artist
2008 Hip Li'l Dreams The Sons of Champlin Guest Artist, Engineer
2008 Storyteller Rob Mullins Mastering
2008 String Quartet Tribute to Valentine's Day Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing
2007 Again and Yet Again Steve Ferrone / Mike Finnigan / Tim Scott / Zen Blues Quartet Engineer, Vocals (Background)
2007 Movin' On Marc Macisso Engineer, Mixing, Guitar, Mastering
2006 Folk Paw Lucius Terwilliger Engineer
2006 Keep on Talkin' Steve Briody Engineer
2006 Life Is Precious: A Wes King Tribute Engineer
2006 String Quartet Tribute to Diana Krall [2006] Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing
2006 Village Strut Larry Antonino Mastering
2005 Call It Grace Steve Archer Engineer, Vocals (Background)
2005 Gold Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
2005 Rhino Hi-Five: Tower of Power Tower of Power Guitar
2005 The Church of the Little Black Dog Joel Penner Engineer
2004 Firefly Greg Adams Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing
2004 Tall in the Saddle: The String Quartet Tribute to George Strait Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing, Recording
2004 The String Quartet Tribute to David Gray Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing, Recording
2004 The String Quartet Tribute to Faith Hill Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing, Mixing Engineer
2004 The String Quartet Tribute to Incubus, Vol. 2: New Skin Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing, Recording
2004 The String Quartet Tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing, Recording
2004 Top Tunes: Guy Country Funpack, Vol. 1 Top Tunes Composer
2003 New Country Hits Composer
2003 Party Tyme: All-Star Country, Vol. 2 Sybersound Composer
2003 Robo L.A. Mambo Combo Latin Jazz Ensemble Mastering
2003 The Excello Singles Anthology Slim Harpo Composer
2003 The String Quartet Tribute to Diana Krall [2003] Vitamin String Quartet Engineer, Mixing, Recording
2003 The String Quartet Tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp Vitamin String Quartet Engineer
2002 A Tribute to John Lee Hooker Finis Tasby Guitar, Soloist
2002 Embrace Oblivion Tearabyte Composer
2002 Friends & Lovers [2001] Gloria Loring Vocals (Background)
2002 Movie Soundtracks Vocals (Background)
2002 Soul with a Capital "S": The Best of Tower of Power Tower of Power Guitar, Vocals (Background)
2002 Very Best of Jazz, Vol. 2 Composer
2001 Drew's Famous Hot Country Drew's Famous Composer
2001 Portraits of America Jim Centorino Engineer
2001 The Very Best of Tower of Power: The Warner Years Tower of Power Guitar
2000 Ocean Drive Producer
2000 Swingin': A Tribute to Michael Jackson Guitar
1999 Everybody on the Bus Francis "Rocco" Prestia Producer, Guitar, Loops, Vocals (Background), Composer
1999 I Want to Sing for You Jannice White Composer
1999 Last Sessions: All Time Greatest Hits Ernest Tubb Composer
1999 Liquid Courage Workin' Stiffs Composer
1999 What Is Hip?: The Tower of Power Anthology Tower of Power Guitar, Vocals (Background)
1998 Lost in Bass [Aim] Producer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards
1997 Windham Hill Essential Series Turtle Island String Quartet Composer
1996 Piece of My Soul Khani Cole Guest Artist
1995 He Started to Sing Bill Champlin Vocals
1995 Secret Island Stan Keiser Vocals (Background)
1995 Souled Out Tower of Power Guitar, Vocals (Background), Group Member, Composer, Soloist
1994 Murder Was the Case [The Soundtrack] Snoop Dogg Composer
1994 Who Do We Think We Are? Turtle Island String Quartet Composer
1993 Aries Luis Miguel Guitar
1993 Ivory Jim Centorino Engineer
1993 T.O.P. Tower of Power Producer, Vocals, Guitar, Vocals (Background), Composer
1993 The Donna Summer Anthology Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
1991 Monster on a Leash Tower of Power Guitar, Vocals (Background), Composer
1987 Blood on the Terraces Angelic Upstarts Composer
1987 I Prefer the Moonlight Kenny Rogers Composer
1986 Chicago 18 Chicago Composer
1985 Gregg Rolie Gregg Rolie Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1985 Live in Yugoslavia Angelic Upstarts Composer
1984 Footloose [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Vocals (Background)
1984 Inside the Fire Rita Coolidge Vocals
1984 Last Tango in Moscow Angelic Upstarts Composer
1984 Raindance David Lasley Vocals
1983 Foreign Affairs Sharon O'Neill Vocals (Background)
1983 Target Tom Scott Vocals, Vocals (Background)
1982 Desire Tom Scott Vocals (Background)
1981 Runaway Bill Champlin Vocals
1981 Take Me to Your Heaven Stevie Woods Vocals (Background)
1980 Party of One Tim Weisberg Vocals (Background)
1980 The Wanderer Donna Summer Vocals (Background)
1979 Night Miracles Kenny Nolan Guitar
1979 The Best of Tim Weisberg: Smile! Tim Weisberg Vocals
A Different World Carmen Grillo Primary Artist, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Horn Arrangements, Lyricist, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Bananas For Lunch! Jim Centorino Guest Artist, Engineer, Guitar
Covers of Comfort Marcy Requist Piano Engineer
East Bay Soul Greg Adams Composer
Ivory: A Celebration of Wildlife Jim Centorino Engineer
Jammin' Outside the Box David Garfield Engineer, Vocals (Background)
Jazz Outside the Box David Garfield Engineer, Vocals
Las Calientes de Bobby Rivas Bobby Rivas Mastering
Manhattan Nights Jaared Engineer
Sanctuary for the Soul Janice Lacy Project Mixing, Mastering
Stoked & Broke Aloha Radio Engineer, Mastering, Mixing, Producer
Subversive Soul Roger Campo Engineer, Guitar, Vocals (Background)
Take Me Higher Aysha Arranger, Engineer, Mixing, Producer
Three Dreams Jim Centorino Engineer

Mindi Abair
Born
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Genres
blues, rock, soul, pop, Contemporary jazz, smooth jazz
Occupation(s)
Musician, composer, radio host, band leader, author, public speaker
Instruments
Vocals, saxophone, keyboard, flute
Years active
1991–present
Labels
Heads Up, Concord Music Group, Verve
Associated acts
Backstreet Boys, Aerosmith, Duran Duran, Adam Sandler, Mandy Moore, Gregg Allman, Dave Koz, The Boneshakers
Mindi Abair is an American two time Grammy Award nominated[1] saxophonist, vocalist, author, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on the Grammy Awards show.
Her solo career has produced ten No. 1 radio singles, two No. 1 Billboard Jazz CDs, and four more solo CDs that have landed No. 5 and above on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. She was the featured saxophonist for the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol, performed with the rock band Aerosmith,[2] for their 2012 Summer Tour, joined Bruce Springsteen and Max Weinberg for a night at the Beacon Theater and has played with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra three times on Late Show with David Letterman.[citation needed]
Performances and releases
In 1991, after college, Abair moved to Los Angeles, California, where she began booking her band into clubs, coffee shops and hotels. She played solo on the street at 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California and garnered the attention of jazz keyboardist Bobby Lyle, who hired her to record on his Power of Touch CD and tour with him. Her touring opportunities expanded over the next decade, as she toured as a saxophonist/singer and keyboardist with Adam Sandler, John Tesh, Jonathan Butler, Teena Marie, Rick Braun as well. Abair was featured on saxophone in the Go West video "Tell Me". And in 1996, she appeared on Adam Sandler's HBO Special and recorded on his platinum CD What's Your Name? playing the saxophone solo on "The Lonesome Kicker" and singing on various tracks.
In 1999, Abair joined the Backstreet Boys for their Millennium World Tour, and spent the next year and a half as their saxophonist, keyboardist and percussionist. She assembled Mandy Moore's first band and acted as musical director, keyboardist, background singer and percussionist for many of Moore's first television appearances and shows.
When not touring, Abair released her first complete solo album, Always and Never the Same, an all vocal pop record, independently.[4] Abair performed in local Los Angeles rock clubs to promote the record, in addition to her touring with the Backstreet Boys.
In 2003, Abair signed to Verve Records and released the album It Just Happens That Way, which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart[5] and remained in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks. Billboard named the album one of the top 10 Contemporary Jazz CDs of the year. Her hit single "Lucy's" was No. 1 on R&R for a record-breaking eight weeks.[citation needed]
In 2004, Abair released "Come As You Are", which peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts.[6] She followed that with Life Less Ordinary in 2006, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart[7] and remained in the top 20 for 45 weeks. Her songs "True Blue" and "Bloom" hit No. 1 on R&R.
Abair signed to Concord Records in 2007 and released her genre breaking Stars in 2008 which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart.[8] Her single "Stars" (co-written and produced by Matthew Hager) charted at No. 29 Adult Contemporary R&R simultaneously with her single "Smile" which reached No. 1 on the R&R jazz airplay charts. She released "Hi-Fi Stereo" in 2010[9] which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.[8] The album spawned the No. 1 hit "Be Beautiful" written by David Ryan Harris.[8]
In 2013, Abair collaborated with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, and Gerald Albright on the album Summer Horns.[citation needed] It was nominated for a Grammy Award.
On May 27, 2014, Abair released[10] "Wild Heart" on Concord Records imprint, Heads Up International. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and No. 152 on the Billboard Top 200.[11] The record, which included collaborations with the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry and Trombone Shorty, was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in the 2015 Grammy Awards.[1]
Abair received the Mad Skills Award at the third annual She Rocks at NAMM Show (organized by NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants) on January 24, 2015.[12] Held in Anaheim, California, the event was founded by the Women's International Music Network.[12]
In 2015, after working with Randy Jacobs (founder of The Boneshakers) on the tour for "Wild Heart," he and Abair decided to form Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers, which includes Mindi Abair (Saxophone, Vocals), Randy Jacobs (Guitar, Vocals), Sweet Pea Atkinson (Vocals), Rodney Lee (Keys), Derek Frank (Bass, Vocals), and Third Richardson (Drums, Vocals).[13] In late 2015, they released a live album Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers Live in Seattle via Pledge Music and HeadsUp, which featured a performance from Seattle's Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in February 2015. In summer 2017, the group announced their first studio project via Randy Jacobs' website.[14] Recorded over five days at EastWest Studios with producer Kevin Shirley,The EastWest Sessions, included 11 blues and rock tracks, was released on September 15, 2017.[15] The blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and Fantastic Negrito were featured guests.[16]]. The album debuted at No. 3 on Billboard magazine's Blues Album Sales Chart the week of October 7, 2017.[17]
"Pretty Good for a Girl," a tongue-in-cheek track co-written by Abair and Jacobs for the album, inspired Abair to launch the web platform PrettyGoodForAGirl.net. The goal of the website is to celebrate exceptional women and turn "pretty good for a girl" into a phrase of empowerment.[18]
Radio host
In 2007, Abair took over the nationally syndicated radio program Chill with Chris Botti which he had hosted for two years. The name changed to "Chill With Mindi Abair," which she hosted from 2007 to 2015. The focus of the program was chill out music.[19]
Television appearances
Abair featured on the 2011 American Idol season as a soloist with Paul McDonald and Casey Abrams and playing behind contestants Jacob Lusk and Haley Reinhart. Steven Tyler remarked to McDonald after her debut on the show "Forget you, who's your sax player?"[20] Abair was featured on the 2012 American Idol season, performing with Phillip Phillips. Abair appeared with Phillips six times as a featured saxophonist, performing the songs "U Got It Bad" originally by Usher, "Disease" originally by Matchbox Twenty, "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Movin' Out" originally by Billy Joel, "In The Midnight Hour" originally by Wilson Pickett and "Give A Little More" originally by Maroon 5. Tyler was so impressed with Abair that he invited her to join Aerosmith on the summer leg of their 2012 world tour playing sax and singing backing vocals.[20] Abair performed a duet with Joey Kramer during his drum solo.[citation needed]
She filled in as the saxophonist with the CBS Orchestra on the Late Show with David Letterman on April 3 and 4, 2012.[21] She sat in with the band again on July 29, 2014, and she also performed her original songs "Wild Heart" and "Train."
Abair has also appeared on The Tavis Smiley Show and more than once on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[22]
Other ventures
Book
In 2011, Abair self-published her first book, How To Play Madison Square Garden, a guide to stage performance. She collaborated on it with her father Lance Abair and Ross Cooper. It was released as both a Kindle electronic format and in paperback, and has a 5 star rating.[citation needed] John Taylor of Duran Duran (and veteran of Madison Square Garden) said of the book: "For the next generation of wanna-be arena-fillers, there is now an alternative to spending years on the road, playing empty dives, and pimping out the bass player to get radio play. Mindi Abair's book gives away every professional secret of how to make it to Madison Square Garden. And how to get an encore!"[23]
National Academy of Recording Arts And Sciences
In 2009, Abair was elected as a Governor on the Board of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, serving for three years until 2012, when she was elected as Secretary. She spent one year serving as Secretary. In 2013, Abair was elected to a two-year term as the President of the Los Angeles Chapter, taking over the position from the previous president, MC Lyte. Mindi was elected to a 2-year term as National Trustee of the Recording Academy in 2015.
Discography
Studio albums
Always and Never the Same (1999)
It Just Happens That Way (2003)
Come As You Are (2005)
Life Less Ordinary (2007)
Stars (2008)
In Hi-Fi Stereo (2010)
Wild Heart (2014)
Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers - The EastWest Sessions (2017)
Christmas albums
I Can't Wait for Christmas (2004)
Live albums
Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers - LIVE in Seattle (2015)
Collaboration album appearances
Peter White Christmas (2007)
Dave Koz and Friends: Summer Horns (2013)
Peter White Christmas LIVE (2015)
Guest appearances
Bobby Lyle - "The Power of Touch" (1997)
Adam Sandler - "Whats Your Name?" (1997)
Henry Phillips - "Number 2" (1999)
Jeff Golub - "Soul Sessions" (2003)
Michael Feinstein - "Only One Life: The Songs Of Jimmy Webb" (2003)
Keb' Mo' - "Peace... Back By Popular Demand" (2004)
Peach - "Real Thing" (2004)
Ellis Hall - "Straight Ahead" (2004)
Alan Hewitt - "Noche De Pasion" (2004)
Peter White - "Confidential" (2004)
Daniel Benzali - "Benzali" (2005)
Loren Gold - "Keys" (2005)
Val Watson - "Live at the Funk Lounge" (2005)
Randy Jacobs - "From Me To You" (2005)
Russ Kunkle - "Rivage" (2008)
The Ides of March - "Still 19" (2010)
Greg Manning - "The Calling" (2010)
Jim Peterik Lifeforce - "Forces at Play" ( 2011)
Brite Futures - "Dark Past" (2011)
Mocean Worker - "Candygram for Mowo" (2011)
Keb' Mo' - "The Reflection" (2011)
Groove Kid Nation - "The Wheels on the Bus" (2011)
Terry Wollman - "A Joyful Noise" (2012)
Chris Mann - "Home For Christmas: The Chris Mann Christmas Special" (2013)
Chris Mann - "Chris Mann in Concert: A Mann For All Seasons" (2013)
Randy Jacobs - "Rhythm and the Beat" (2013)
Jeff Golub with Brian Auger - "Train Keeps A Rolling" (2014)
David Pack - "Napa Crossroads" (2014)
Bobby Rush & Blinddog Smokin - "Decisions" (2014)
Soundtrack appearances
License to Wed - "Every Time" (2007) track 9
Compilation album appearances
A Twist of Motown (2003)
WSJT 94.1 Smooth Jazz, Vol. 6 (2003)
KKSF 103.7 FM Sampler For AIDS Relief, Vol. 14 (2003)
Forever, For Always, For Luther (2004) on "Stop To Love"
First Annual SmoothJazz.com: Smoothie Award Winners (2004)
Live Your Life With Verve: Autumn Moods (2004)
Dreams And Vision (2005)
WNUA 95.5 Smooth Jazz Sampler, Vol. 18 (2005)
Jazziz: Women, Volume 7 (2006)
KWJZ 98.9 Smooth Jazz Vol. 10 (2006)
Wave Music, Vol. 9: Max (2006)
The Best Christmas... Ever! (Poland) (2006)
Smooth Sounds of the Season, Vol. 1: Circuit City Exclusive (2006)
KKSF 103.7 FM Sampler For AIDS Relief, Vol. 17 (2006)
Smooth Ones (2007)
Smooth Jazz Hits (2009)
Smooth Jazz No. 1 Hits (2011)
Smooth Jazz Hits: Ultimate Grooves (2012)
Mindi Abair is an American, Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz, R&B, and blues saxophonist and vocalist. She is also an author of the instructional book How to Play Madison Square Garden, and a National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Abair's gritty, dynamic, soulful, and funky sound has resulted in ten number one radio singles, and four albums that have landed inside the Top Five on the Contemporary Jazz chart. She hosted the SiriusXM radio program "Chill with Mindi Abair" between 2007 and 2015. As a studio musician, among her dozens of credits are recordings with artists ranging from Bobby Lyle and Michael Feinstein to Mocean Worker, Keb Mo', and Bobby Rush.
Love
Born on tour into a musical family, Mindi Abair was playing piano by the age of five. Within three years, she was playing saxophone and writing songs. She made her way through Berklee performing all kinds of music, from jazz to rock to R&B. Upon moving back to Los Angeles, Abair started her own band. She also took on session work with artists as diverse as the Gap Band, Adam Sandler, Mandy Moore, John Tesh, Teena Marie, and the Backstreet Boys. During this time, she worked on creating her own sound and released her debut disc in 1999. The Backstreet Boys connection really paid off for her, and her website and CD (entitled Love) took off. The year 2000 saw the release of the follow-up, Always and Never the Same, and shortly thereafter, Abair signed with GRP Records. A sophom*ore effort, It Just Happens That Way, was issued in 2003. "Lucy's," "Save the Last Dance," and the album's title track went on to impact Top Ten radio. A year later, Abair returned with Come as You Are, her second set produced with her writing partner Matthew Hager. In 2006, Abair released Life Less Ordinary, which featured guest vocals from Lalah Hathaway and Keb' Mo', and also performed at the Governor's Ball, the official Oscars afterparty. The following year, she appeared on guitarist Peter White's (with whom she had performed frequently) Christmas album, but 2008 saw a return to her solo material (and an introduction to Abair as a singer) with Stars. In 2010, Abair delivered the soul-jazz-inspired In Hi-Fi Stereo, which once again featured a mix of instrumental jazz with a few Abair vocal numbers. Abair returned in 2014 with her seventh studio album, Wild Heart, which featured guest spots from Keb' Mo', Joe Perry, Booker T. Jones, and Gregg Allman. It debuted at number one on the jazz album chart, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
Live in Seattle
In March of 2015, she recorded a live album, Mindi Abair & the Boneshakers: Live in Seattle. Her backing band is actually an all-star, standalone touring and recording unit that includes former Was (Not Was) members Randy Jacobs on guitar and vocalist Sweet Pea Atkinson. The album was released the following September by her own Pretty Good for a Girl Records label, distributed by Concord. It debuted at number three on the Blues Album Chart and hit the top spot on the RMR Blues Rock Album chart in January of the following year. The single "Pretty Good for a Girl," featuring Joe Bonamassa, won the 2018 Independent Music Award for Best Blues Song Fan Award. The band also won eight Independent Blues Awards including Artist of the Year, Best Contemporary Blues Band, and Best Female Artist. In October, Abair and the band issued her first holiday collection, All I Got for Christmas Is the Blues.
All Credits Additional Personnel Arranger Audio Production Composer Cymbals Featured Artist Fender Rhodes Flute Group Member Guest Artist Handclapping Horn Horn Arrangements Keyboards Lead Main Personnel Member of Attributed Artist Noise Organ Percussion Piano Primary Artist Producer Quotation Author Quotes Researched & Compiled Sax (Alto) Sax (Baritone) Sax (Soprano) Sax (Tenor) Saxophone Shaker Sleigh Bells Tambourine Vocal Arrangement Vocal Harmony Vocals Vocals (Background) Vox Organ Wind Chimes
2018 All I Got for Christmas Is the Blues Mindi Abair / Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Group Member, Composer
2018 All I Got for Christmas Is the Blues/The Best Part of Christmas Mindi Abair / Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers Primary Artist
2017 BattleZone Jennifer Batten / Marc Scherer Saxophone
2017 Existential Beast Miranda Lee Richards Saxophone
2017 The Eastwest Sessions Mindi Abair / Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers Primary Artist, Vocals, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Sax (Baritone), Group Member, Composer
2016 Smooth Jazz Cafe, Vol. 6 Primary Artist
2015 Collaborations: 25th Anniversary Collection Dave Koz Primary Artist
2015 Little Girl Blue Sonia Wieder-Atherton Composer
2015 Live in Seattle Mindi Abair / Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers Primary Artist, Producer, Vocals, Sax (Alto), Arranger, Composer
2015 Loves You Shawn Amos Producer, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Baritone), Composer, Featured Artist
2015 The Vault Jeff Golub Sax (Alto)
2015 The Woman Astronaut Penka Kouneva Quotation Author
2014 David Pack's Napa Crossroads David Pack Featured Artist, Horn, Primary Artist, Saxophone, Vocal Harmony
2014 Decisions Blinddog Smokin' / Bobby Rush Saxophone
2014 Haute Sauce Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Composer
2014 Smile Peter White Vocals
2014 Wild Heart Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Producer, Composer, Handclapping, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor), Vocals
2013 Chris Mann in Concert: A Mann for All Seasons Chris Mann Primary Artist
2013 Home for Christmas: The Chris Mann Christmas Special Chris Mann Featured Artist, Primary Artist
2013 Summer Horns Dave Koz Featured Artist, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone)
2013 Train Keeps a Rolling Brian Auger / Jeff Golub Sax (Alto)
2012 A Joyful Noise Terry Wollman Featured Artist, Sax (Alto)
2012 Smooth Jazz Hits: For Lovers Composer, Horn Arrangements, Primary Artist, Producer, Sax (Alto)
2012 Smooth Jazz Hits: Ultimate Grooves Horn Arrangements, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto)
2011 Candygram for Mowo! Mocean Worker Featured Artist, Sax (Alto)
2011 Dark Past Brite Futures Sax (Alto)
2011 Forces at Play Jim Peterik's Lifeforce / Jim Peterik Composer, Featured Artist, Saxophone, Vocals
2011 Smooth Jazz #1 Hits Primary Artist, Producer, Sax (Alto), Vocals
2011 The Reflection Keb' Mo' Featured Artist, Sax (Soprano)
2010 In Hi-Fi Stereo Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Producer, Composer, Horn Arrangements, Sax (Alto), Vocals
2010 The Calling Greg Manning Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
2009 Smooth Jazz Hits Composer, Piano, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Vocals
2008 Rivage Russ Kunkel Sax (Alto)
2008 Stars Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Vocals, Flute, Saxophone, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Piano, Keyboards, Percussion, Vocal Arrangement, Composer
2007 License to Wed Composer, Primary Artist
2007 Peter White Christmas Peter White Producer, Audio Production, Additional Personnel, Vocals, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Lead, Primary Artist
2007 Smooth Ones Composer, Primary Artist
2006 Jazziz: Women, Vol. 7 Primary Artist
2006 KKSF 103.7 FM Sampler for AIDS Relief, Vol. 17 Primary Artist
2006 KWJZ 98.9 - Smooth Jazz, Vol. 10 Primary Artist
2006 Life Less Ordinary Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Vocals, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Composer
2006 Smooth Sounds of the Season, Vol. 1 [Circuit City Exclusive] Vocals, Sax (Alto), Organ, Sleigh Bells, Composer, Primary Artist
2006 The Best Christmas...Ever! [Poland] Composer, Primary Artist
2006 WNUA 95.5: Smooth Jazz Sampler, Vol. 19 Primary Artist
2006 Wave Music, Vol. 9: Max Composer, Primary Artist
2005 Benzali Daniel Benzali Sax (Soprano)
2005 Dreams and Vision Primary Artist
2005 From Me to You Randy Jacobs Sax (Alto)
2005 Keys Loren Gold Main Personnel, Saxophone, Sax (Alto)
2005 Live at the Funk Lounge Val Watson Main Personnel, Saxophone
2005 WNUA 95.5: Smooth Jazz Sampler, Vol. , Vol. 18 Primary Artist
2004 1st Annual Smoothjazz.com Smoothie Award Winners Quotes Researched & Compiled, Composer, Primary Artist
2004 Come as You Are Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Main Personnel, Vocals, Flute, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Keyboards, Cymbals, Shaker, Tambourine, Handclapping, Noise, Horn Arrangements, Composer
2004 Confidential Peter White Guest Artist, Sax (Soprano)
2004 Forever, For Always, For Luther Sax (Alto), Primary Artist
2004 Happy Christmas Mindi Abair Primary Artist
2004 Live Your Life with Verve: Autumn Moods Primary Artist
2004 Noche de Pasion Alan Hewitt Member of Attributed Artist, Saxophone, Sax (Alto), Primary Artist
2004 Peace...Back by Popular Demand Keb' Mo' Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto)
2004 Real Thing Peach Sax (Alto)
2004 Straight Ahead Ellis Hall Sax (Soprano)
2003 It Just Happens That Way Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Vocals, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto), Keyboards, Wind Chimes, Vox Organ, Composer
2003 KKSF 103.7 FM Sampler for AIDS Relief, Vol. 14 Composer, Primary Artist
2003 Only One Life: The Songs of Jimmy Webb Michael Feinstein Sax (Soprano)
2003 Smooth Jazz Cafe, Vol. 5 Primary Artist
2003 Soul Sessions Jeff Golub Guest Artist, Vocals, Primary Artist
2003 Twist of Motown Sax (Soprano), Primary Artist
2003 WSJT 94.1: Smooth Jazz, Vol. 6 Composer, Primary Artist
2000 Always and Never the Same Mindi Abair Primary Artist, Saxophone, Composer
1999 Number 2 Henry Phillips Saxophone
1997 The Power of Touch Bobby Lyle Sax (Soprano), Sax (Alto)
1997 What's Your Name Adam Sandler Saxophone, Vocals (Background)
1996 Chicago Songs Skip Haynes Saxophone
Anytime, Anywhere Scott Tarulli Saxophone
Buddha's Ear Terry Wollman Featured Artist
Christmas With Friends: Music For a Perfect Dinner Primary Artist
French Riviera Café, Vol. 5 Composer, Primary Artist
Get What You Deserve Sweet Pea Atkinson Featured Artist, Saxophone
Great Women of Song: Reference Sound Edition Composer, Primary Artist
Happy Christmas [Digital Single] Mindi Abair Primary Artist
I Can't Wait for Christmas Mindi Abair Primary Artist
Keep It Movin' Michael Parlett Composer
Live in Hi-Fi Stereo Mindi Abair Primary Artist
Now Jazz, Vol. 2 Primary Artist
Open the Curtains Carol Duboc Saxophone
Project Grand Slam: The PGS Experience Robert Miller Saxophone, Featured Artist
Smooth Jazz Hits: #1 Chart-Toppers Composer, Featured Artist, Primary Artist, Producer, Sax (Alto), Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)
The Wheels on the Bus Groove Kid Nation Sax (Alto)
Wavemusic, Vol. 15 Primary Artist
You Can Have Watergate Sweet Pea Atkinson Featured Artist