#1 Jazz Albums of 1980: Side-by-Side Charts


Week Billboard Cash Box Record World
Jan 5 One on One
Bob James &
Earl Klugh
One on One
Bob James &
Earl Klugh
One on One
Bob James &
Earl Klugh
Jan 12
Jan 19
Jan 26 American Garage
Pat Metheny Group
Feb 2 One on One
Bob James &
Earl Klugh
Angel of the Night
Angela Bofill
Feb 9 One on One
Bob James &
Earl Klugh
Feb 16
Feb 23
Mar 1 Every Generation
Ronnie Laws
Mar 8 Every Generation
Ronnie Laws
Every Generation
Ronnie Laws
Fun & Games
Chuck Mangione
Mar 15 Fun & Games
Chuck Mangione
Fun & Games
Chuck Mangione
Mar 22
Mar 29 Skylarkin’
Grover Washington, Jr.
Apr 5
Apr 12
Apr 19 Skylarkin’
Grover Washington, Jr.
Apr 26 Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
May 3 Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
May 10 Skylarkin’
Grover Washington, Jr.
May 17 Skylarkin’
Grover Washington, Jr.
Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
May 24 Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
Skylarkin’
Grover Washington, Jr.
May 31
June 7 Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
June 14
June 21 Skylarkin’
Grover Washington, Jr.
June 28 Wizard Island
Jeff Lorber Fusion
(chart unavailable)
July 5 Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
Catching the Sun
Spyro Gyra
July 12 This Time
Al Jarreau
This Time
Al Jarreau
July 19 This Time
Al Jarreau
July 26
Aug 2 Rhapsody and Blues
Crusaders
Rhapsody and Blues
Crusaders
Rhapsody and Blues
Crusaders
Aug 9 Give Me the Night
George Benson
Aug 16 Give Me the Night
George Benson
Give Me the Night
George Benson
Aug 23
Aug 30
Sept 6
Sept 13
Sept 20
Sept 27
Oct 4
Oct 11
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 8 Love Approach
Tom Browne
Nov 15 Give Me the Night
George Benson
Nov 22
Nov 29 Winelight
Grover Washington, Jr.
Dec 6
Dec 13
Dec 20 Winelight
Grover Washington, Jr.
Dec 27 Winelight
Grover Washington, Jr.
Week Billboard Cash Box Record World

In the Pocket: 70s Jazz-Funk (2013)

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2013 UK Compilation

TRACKS:

  1.  “Just Around the Corner” by Herbie Hancock.  Taken from the album Mr. Hands (1980, Columbia). Album peaked at #4 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  2.  “Coming To You Live” by Charles Earland.  Taken from the album Coming To You Live (1980, Columbia). Album peaked at #33 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  3.  “Barbara Ann” by Webster Lewis.  Taken from the album Touch My Love (1978, Epic).
  4.  “Brazilica” by Ramsey Lewis. Taken from the album Salongo (1976, Columbia). Album peaked at #7 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  5.  “In the Park” by Lonnie Liston Smith.  Taken from the album Love is the Answer (1980, Columbia). Album peaked at #16 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  6.  “Hop Scotch” by Harvey Mason.  Taken from the album Marching in the Street (1975, Arista). Album peaked at #19 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  7.  “Zaius” by Eddie Russ.  Taken from the album See the Light (1976, Monument)
  8.  “Put It in the Pocket” by Freddie Hubbard.  Taken the from the album Liquid Love (1975, Columbia). Album peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  9.  “Africano” by Earth, Wind & Fire.  Taken from the album That’s the Way of the World (1975, Columbia).
  10. Sinbad” by Weldon Irvine. Taken from the album Sinbad (1976, RCA Victor). 
  11. Palos” by Bobo. Taken from the album Bobo (1979, Columbia). Album peaked at #38 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.
  12. Chicago Theme (Love Loop)” by Hubert Laws. Taken from the album The Chicago Theme (1975, CTI). Album peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Jazz LPs charts.

Dr. Smooth’s Flashback #17: Billboard/Cash Box/Record World charts of June 21, 1980

Spend an hour remembering some of the most popular jazz of 1980 as listed on the Top 40 Jazz Albums charts in the June 21, 1980 issues of Billboard, Cash Box, and Record World magazines.

Playlist:


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Track 1: “Never Givin’ Up” by Al Jarreau, from the album This Time. Written by Al Jarreau and Ron Canning, produced by Jay Graydon.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard
Cash Box 20
Record World 10

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Track 2: “Every Generation” by Ronnie Laws, from the album Every Generation. Written and produced by Ronnie Laws.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 17
Cash Box 10
Record World 14

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Track 3: “Back Together Again” by Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway from the album Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway. Written by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, produced by Roberta Flack and Eric Mercury.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 10
Cash Box
Record World

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Track 4: “All Hell Broke Loose” by Stanley Clarke, from the album Rocks, Pebbles and Sand. Written and produced by Stanley Clarke.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 16
Cash Box 15
Record World 6

earlklugh

Track 5: “Spellbound” by Earl Klugh, from the album Dream Come True. Written and produced by Earl Klugh.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 8
Cash Box 5
Record World 12

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Track 6: “Baseball” by Michael Franks from the album One Bad Habit. Written by Michael Franks, produced by Tommy LiPuma and Andre Fischer.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 7
Cash Box 4
Record World 8

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Track 7: “Brazilian Sugar” by George Duke, from the album A Brazilian Love Affair. Written and produced by George Duke.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 6
Cash Box 9
Record World 4

hideaway

Track 8: “Carly’s Song” by David Sanborn, from the album HideawayWritten by David Sanborn, produced by Michael Colina.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 4
Cash Box 7
Record World 3

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Track 9: “Stars in Your Eyes” by Herbie Hancock, from the album Monster. Written by Gavin Christopher, Herbie Hancock, Lisa Capuano and Ray Parker, Jr., produced by David Rubinson & Friends.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 3
Cash Box 6
Record World 5

groves

Track 10: “Snake Eyes” by Grover Washington, Jr., from the album Skylarkin’. Written and produced by Grover Washington, Jr.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 5
Cash Box 2
Record World 1

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Track 11: “Catching the Sun” by Spyro Gyra from the album Catching the Sun. Written by Jay Beckenstein, produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.

Jazz Album Charts: June 21, 1980
Billboard 1
Cash Box 1
Record World 2

 

Cash Box #1 Jazz Albums of 1980

In 1980, Cash Box magazine published a Jazz Album list weekly.  Forty albums were ranked in each chart. Here’s a chart of the #1 jazz albums for 1980:

Week Ending Album Artist(s)
January 5 One on One Bob James &
Earl Klugh
January 12
January 19
January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23
March 1
March 8 Every Generation Ronnie Laws
March 15 Fun and Games Chuck Mangione
March 22
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3 Catching the Sun Spyro Gyra
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19 This Time Al Jarreau
July 26
August 2 Rhapsody and Blues The Crusaders
August 9
August 16 Give Me the Night George Benson
August 23
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 1
November 8
November 15
November 22
November 29
December 6
December 13
December 20
December 27 Winelight Grover Washington, Jr.

Dr. Smooth’s Flashback #8: Columbia albums 1980

The inspiration for this Flashback is the inner sleeve Columbia Records used for their vinyl jazz/R&B releases in 1980.

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Playlist:


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Track 1: “Razor” by The David Chesky Band, from the album Rush Hour.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 48 4

chesky

Produced by David Chesky
Keyboards – David Chesky
Bass – James (Fish) Benjamin
Congas, Percussion – Steve Kroon
Drums – Brian Brake
Guitar – Bill Washer, Joe Beck
Piano – Bob James
Violin, Lyricon – Michał Urbaniak
Flute – Mauricio Smith
Soprano Saxophone – Arnie Lawrence
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo, Soprano Saxophone – Lou Marini
Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Roger Rosenberg
Tenor Saxophone – Mike Brecker
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Sal Nistico
Trombone – Clint Sharman, Keith O’QuinnBass
Trombone – Dave Taylor
Trumpet – Danny Cahn, John Eckert, John Gatchell, Randy Brecker, Bob Millikan
Vocals – Jon Lind, Maurice White
Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide: not listed
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: not lsited

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Track 2: “Whisper Zone” by Ramsey Lewis, from the album Routes.  

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 7 36
Billboard 200 173 8
R&B 51 7

lewis

Produced by Larry Dunn
Piano – Ramsey Lewis
Bass – Byron Miller
Drums – Ndugu Chancler
Electric Piano – Larry Dunn, Ramsey Lewis
Flugelhorn – Rahm Lee
Guitar – Al McKay
Percussion – Fred White, Paulinho Da Costa, Phillip Bailey
Saxophone – Donald Myrick
Trombone – Louis Satterfield
Trumpet – Michael Davis

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

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Track 3: “Family” by Hubert Laws, from the album Family.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 5 37
Billboard 200 133 13

laws

Produced by Hubert Laws
Flute, Piccolo, Backing Vocals – Hubert Laws
Vocals – Debra Laws
Backing Vocals – Angel Rogers
Bass – Nathan East
Drums – Leon “Ndugu” Chancler
Guitar – David T. Walker, Ron Muldrow
Piano – Bobby Lyle

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: not listed
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: not listed

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Track 4: “I Need You Now” by George Duke, from the album A Brazilian Love Affair.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 4 25
Billboard 200 119 9
R&B 40 13

duke

Produced by George Duke
Electric Piano, Second Lead Vocals, Synthesizer, Vibes – George Duke
First Lead Vocals – Simone
Bass – Byron Miller
Percussion – Sheila Escovedo
Drums – Ricky Lawson
Electric Guitar – Roland Bautista
Flugelhorn Solo – Jerry Hey
Vocals – Josie James, Lynn Davis

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

liebman

Track 5: “A Dance for Your Thoughts” by David Liebman, from the album What It Is.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Did not chart

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Produced by Mike Mainieri
Saxophone – David Liebman
Bass – Marcus Miller
Congas – Don Alias
Drums – Steve Gadd
Piano – Kenny Kirkland
Guitar – John Scofield

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: not listed
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: not listed

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Track 6: “Just Around the Corner” by Herbie Hancock, from the album, Mr. Hands.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 4 31
Billboard 200 117 6
R&B 46 11

handsss

Produced by David Rubinson & Friends, Inc. and Herbie Hancock
Keyboards – Herbie Hancock
Bass – Freddie Washington
Drums – Alphonse Mouzon
Guitar – Wah Wah Watson
Percussion – Sheila Escovedo

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

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Track 7: “Spanish Eyes” by Al Di Meola, from the album Splendido Hotel.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 8 27
Billboard 200 119 14

aldi

Produced by Al Di Meola
Guitar – Al Di Meola
Bass – Anthony Jackson
Drums – Steve Gadd
Electric Guitar – Les Paul

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★★

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Track 8: “You/Me Together” by Stanley Clarke, from the album Rocks, Pebbles and Sand.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 5 23
Billboard 200 95 11
R&B 40 15

clarke

Produced by Stanley Clarke
Vocals, Bass – Stanley Clarke
Vocals – Marcy Levy
Drums, Percussion – Simon Phillips
Guitar – Charles Johnson
Keyboards –  Steve Bach

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★

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Track 9: “Star” by Maynard Ferguson, from the album It’s My Time.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 23 10
Billboard 200 188 2

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Produced by Bert De Coteaux
Trumpet – Maynard Ferguson
Guitar – Tom Rizzo
Bass – Lou Carfa
Drums – Roberto Petaccia
Keyboards – David Ramsay
Percussion  – Jimmy Maelen
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Mike Migliore
Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute – Ed Maina
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Eric Traub
Trombone– Nick Lane, Ken Crane
Trumpet – Alan Wise, Mike Horbal, Rusty Barker, Stan Mark
Vocals – Deborah McDuffie, Krystal Davis, Yvonne Lewis

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: not listed
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★

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Track 10: “Beagle’s Boogie” by Joanne Brackeen, from the album Ancient Dynasty.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 35 4

brackeen

Produced by Bob James & Joe Jorgensen
Piano – JoAnne Brackeen
Bass – Eddie Gomez
Drums – Jack DeJohnette
Saxophone – Joe Henderson

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

rodney

Track 11: “Windy City” by Rodney Franklin from his self-titled album.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 12 30
Billboard 200 207 1
R&B 62 3

franklin

Produced by Thomas C. Washington
Piano – Rodney Franklin
Bass – Nathan East
Drums – Tony St. James
Guitar – Phil Upchurch
Percussion –  Paulinho Da Costa
Vocals – Audrey Franklin, Carmen Twillie, Marti McCall, Phyllis St. James

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

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Track 12: “I Can’t Stop” by Patti Austin, from the album Body Language.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 28 9
Billboard 200 208 2
R&B 62 4

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Produced by Creed Taylor
Vocals – Patti Austin
Backing Vocals – Ava Aldridge, Cindy Richardson, Marie Tomlinson Clark
Bass – David Hood
Drums – Roger Hawkins
Engineer – Steve Melton
Guitar – Duncan Cameron, Jimmy Johnson
Keyboards – Jeremy Wall, Randy McCormick
Percussion – Mickey Buckins
Alto Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion
Saxophone – Michael Brecker
Trombone – Jim Pugh
Trumpet – Randy Brecker

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: not listed
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

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Track 13: “Touch of Silk” by Eric Gale from the album Touch of Silk.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 12 31
Billboard 200 201 5

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Produced by Allen R. Toussaint
Guitar – Eric Gale
Bass – David Barard
Drums – James Black
Keyboards – Allen R. Toussaint
Percussion – Kenneth Williams

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: not listed
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★

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Track 14: “Carespin’ with Mamie” by Arthur Blythe, from the album Illusions.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 32 8

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Produced by Arthur Blythe and Jim Fishel
Alto Saxophone – Arthur Blythe
Cello – Abdul Wadud
Drums – Bobby Battle
Electric Guitar – James Blood Ulmer
Tuba – Bob Stewart

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide: ★★★★★
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★★

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Track 15: “Making Love” by Herbie Hancock, from the album Monster.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 3 29
Billboard 200 94 18
R&B 19 24

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Produced by David Rubinson & Friends, Inc. and Herbie Hancock
Keyboards – Herbie Hancock
Vocals – Greg Walker
Backing Vocals – The Waters (Julia, Luther, Maxine, Oren)
Bass – Freddie Washington
Drums – Alphonse Mouzon
Guitar – Wah Wah Watson
Percussion – Sheila Escovedo

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide:
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★

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Track 16: “Brighton by the Sea” by Bob James, from the album H.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 3 44
Billboard 200 47 18

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Produced by Bob James
Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Bob James
Soprano Saxophone – Grover Washington, Jr.
Bass – Gary King
Drums – Buddy Williams
Electric Guitar – Hiram Bullock

Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide:
Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz: ★★★

As always, thanks to Herc of Herc’s Hideaway for research assistance and support.

Dr. Smooth’s Flashback #4: Billboard chart of December 6, 1980

Spend an hour remembering some of the most popular jazz of late Autumn 1980 as listed on the Jazz LPs chart in the December 6, 1980 issue of Billboard magazine.

Playlist:


Turrentine

#47: “Inflation” by Stanley Turrentine, from the #47 album of the week, Inflation.  This album, on the Elektra label was in the latter third of its chart run on this date.  However, his newer release on the Fantasy label, Use the Stairs, was at #33 in the first weeks of its chart run.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 17 38
Billboard 200 209 1
R&B 65 3

zurich

#44: “Bud Powell” by Chick Corea and Gary Burton from the #44 album, In Concert, Zürich, October 28, 1979. This ECM album was premiering on the Jazz Charts this week and would go on to win the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 23 19

carlton

#38: “Midnight Parade” by Larry Carlton from the #38 album, Strikes Twice. This track is the third track on the album, which was Carlton’s fifth solo release. This week, the album was headed down the charts, having peaked back on the October 4 chart.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 8 22
Billboard 200 138 8

hideaway

#29: “Hideaway” by David Sanborn from the #29 album, Hideaway. The lead and title track from his breakthrough album. Sanborn would remain a staple on the jazz charts throughout his career. By this point, the album was almost halfway from its 86 week chart run.  It was in its 41st week on the chart, having premiered at #18 on March 1.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 2 86
Billboard 200 63 19
R&B 33 14

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#28: “Who’ll Be The Fool Tonight” by the Larsen-Feiten Band from the #28 album, Larsen-Feiten Band. This single by a group of well-known session musicians (led by keyboardist Neil Larsen and guitarist Buzz Feiten) hit #29 in the Billboard Top 40 in October 1980.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 16 12
Billboard 200 142 10

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#20: “East Side Strut” by Deodato from the #20 album, Night Cruiser. The second track on the album, this funk song features bass playing by Gary Grainger. The album debuted at #40 on the chart in late August before peaking at #7 in mid-October.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 7 33
Billboard 200 186 3
R&B 53 8

seawind

#15: “The Two of Us” by Seawind from the #15 album, Seawind.  Seawind was a fusion group from Hawaii; this, their most popular album, was their only release on the A&M label and was produced by George Duke. This west coast/AOR song features vocals by Pauline Wilson and Carl Carlwell on vocals as well as the signature horn licks of Jerry Hey. The album first appeared on the chart on October 11, had peaked in November, and was just starting its move down the charts on this date.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 13 30
Billboard 200 83 11
R&B 20 21

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#11: “Your Sweet Love” by Al Jarreau from the #11 album, This Time. The album, produced by Jay Graydon, moved away from jazz towards a more adult R&B sound. The move was rewarded with chart success. This song again treats us to more Jerry Hey horns along with lots of electric piano from Tom Canning. This album held the #1 spot on the Jazz charts from for 3 weeks in July before being knocked off by The Crusaders’ Rhapsody and Blues.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 1 82
Billboard 200 27 35
R&B 6 39

browne

#10: “Funkin’ for Jamaica” by Tom Browne from the #10 album, Love Approach. This funk song hit #1 on the R&B charts and #9 on the Disco charts yet didn’t crack the Hot 100.  Vocals provided by Toni Smith. This album held down the #1 spot on the Jazz album chart for just one week, November 8.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 1 45
Billboard 200 18 26
R&B 1 32

winelight

#6: “Let it Flow (For Dr. J)” by Grover Washington, Jr. from the #6 album, Winelight.  This album would go on to spend 31 weeks at #1 on the jazz charts and yield the #2 pop single “Just the Two of Us,” featuring vocals by Bill Withers.  Washington was from the Philadelphia area and was a huge fan of the 76ers basketball team and often performed the national anthem before games.  This love of the game led him to write this piece for Hall of Famer Julius Irving, star of the 76ers at the time.  Grover’s previous album, Baddest,  a double LP “best of” compilation on the Motown label, was also on this week’s chart, placing at #21.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 1 183
Billboard 200 5 52
R&B 2 49

carnaval

#2: “Bittersweet” by Spyro Gyra from the #2 album, Carnaval.   This was this particular album’s 5th week on the chart; it spent a total of five weeks at #2 behind George Benson’s Give Me the Night.  The group had two albums on the chart this week, their previous album, Catching the Sun, was at #31 in it’s 37th week on the chart.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 2 34
Billboard 200 49 30
R&B 24 23

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#1: “Dinorah, Dinorah” by George Benson from the #1 album, Give Me the Night.
A huge crossover hit on both the pop and R&B charts, this album spent 17 non-consecutive weeks in the #1 spot. Produced by Quincy Jones, this Brazilian composition by Ivan Lins and Vitor Martins features  some familiar names including Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Greg Phillinganes, and Jerry Hey (yet again). The album debuted on the Jazz chart on August 9, was at #1 the following week, and stayed on the chart until August of the following year. It also topped the R&B album chart for 4 weeks.

Billboard Album Charts: Peak Weeks
Jazz 1 53
Billboard 200 3 38
R&B 1 37

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As always, thanks to Herc of Herc’s Hideaway for research assistance and support.