Blending ’70s soul with Brazilian sounds, and blessed with an Afro-Caribbean baritone voice and uniquely expressive scat, Jon Lucien stands as a truly one-of-a-kind artist. His 1974 third album Mind’s Eye is widely regarded as a masterpiece on par with his second album Rashida.
Produced once again by Larry Rosen, the album features returning collaborator Dave Grusin, along with guitarist John Tropea. On percussion, Uruguayan legend Osvaldo Fattoruso (of OPA) and Ralph MacDonald lend their support.
The album opens with “A Sunny Day,” later covered in 2015 by Cecilia Stalin and Khari Cabral Simmons. Other highlights include the balearic-tinged, folky A3 “Adoration,” which begins with beautiful guitar arpeggios and subtle synthesizer textures; and the club/rare groove classic A5 “Listen Love,” later covered by UFO and sampled in “Listen Luv” by Stephane A. and “Thinking of You” by Patr00 feat. Caucasian. On side B, “World Of Joy” evokes the image of a deep sea untouched by light, featuring lush strings, while B3 “Ghetto Song” delivers a gritty drum break, horn arrangements reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield, and powerfully funky, soulful vocals. It may go without saying at this point, but this truly remains a magnificent and timeless masterpiece.
Jon Lucien – Mind's Eye '74 RCAA1.
A Sunny DayA2.
A Prayer For PeaceA3.
AdorationA4.
So Little TimeA5.
Listen LoveB1.
The Pleasure Of Your GardenB2.
World Of JoyB3.
The Ghetto SongB4.
Soul ChantB5.
When The Morning ComesCredit;
Arranged By, Composed By – Jon Lucien
Backing Vocals – Albertine Robinson, Christine Spencer, Maeretha Stewart, Marti McCall
Bass – Cameron Brown
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion – Jon Lucien
Concertmaster – Norman Carr
Conductor [Orchestra] – Dave Grusin
Congas – Steve Thornton
Drums – Richard Harrigan
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Mitch Kerper
Engineer [Mixing], Engineer [Recording] – Ray Hall
Engineer [Recording] – Dick Baxter, Jim Crotty
Guitar – Billy Butler, John Tropea
Percussion – Jorge Fatturoso, Ralph MacDonald
Piano, Percussion – Dave Grusin
Producer – Larry Rosen
Trombone – Garnett Brown
Trumpet – Marvin Stamm
Woodwind – Lew Del Gatto, Bobby Keller
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