Milt Jackson – What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life?
From “Sunflower” : 1972 : CTI 6024
Another CTI classic from the early 70′s and although this one has a larger ensemble it still stays away from the over-produced commercialized sound the label would soon be putting out. Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock are simply spectacular throughout, especially on the title track. Billy Cobham’s drumming stays in the groove and the interplay between him and Milt Jackson is really happening. What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life is a ballad shows off the skills that made Jackson a legend on the vibes and the string arrangements are for the most part tasteful and not over the top.
Players:
Milt Jackson – Vibes
Freddie Hubbard – Flugelhorn
George Marge – Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, English Horn
Phil Bodner – Flute, Piccolo, English Horn
Romeo Penque – Oboe, English Horn
Herbie Hancock – Piano, Electric Piano
Jay Berliner – Guitar
Ron Carter – Bass
Billy Cobham – Drums
Ralph MacDonald – Percussion
Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green,
Charles Libove, Joe Malin, David Nadien,
Gene Orloff & Elliot Rosoff – Violins
Charles McCracken, George Ricci
& Alan Shulman – Cellos
Margaret Ross – Harp
Don Sebesky – Arranger, Conductor