Breakdown is the fourth solo album by Brazilian percussionist Paulinho da Costa released in 1991, recorded for A&M Records.
AllMusic remarked about the album, "Exacting, demanding rhythms are obscured by generic arrangements and playing."
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Paulinho da Costa – drums, percussion Erich Bulling – keyboards George Duke – keyboard solo (2) Paul Jackson, Jr. – guitars (2, 4, 9) Carlos Rios – guitars (6) Duilio Cosenza – cavaquinho (12) Nathan East – bass (4) Marcus Miller – bass (5, 7, 9) Andy Narell – steel drums (3) Larry Williams – tenor saxophone (1, 5, 7, 8) Gerald Albright – soprano saxophone (9) Rick Culver – trombone (5, 8) Bill Reichenbach Jr. – trombone (5, 8) Gary Grant – trumpet (5, 8) Jerry Hey – trumpet (5, 8) Herb Alpert – trumpet (6, 7)
Vocalists Philip Bailey – backing vocals (1) Peter Canada – lead vocals (1, 3, 6, 7, 12), backing vocals (7, 12) Darryl Phinnessee – lead vocals (1, 10, 11), backing vocals (11) Jimmy Varner – lead vocals (1, 8), backing vocals (1, 8) Julia Waters – backing vocals (1, 8) Luther Waters – backing vocals (1, 8) Maxine Waters – backing vocals (1, 8) Oren Waters – backing vocals (1, 8) Marsha Skidmore – lead vocals (2, 4, 9), backing vocals (6, 12) Maria Del Rey – backing vocals (2, 3, 5, 10) Isela Sotelo – backing vocals (2, 3, 5, 10) Kenny O'Brien – lead vocals (5), backing vocals (5, 6, 12) Erich Bulling – backing vocals (7, 12) Myrian Rios – lead vocals (10) Paulo da Costa - backing vocals (11)
Production Paulinho da Costa – producer, arrangements Erich Bulling – producer, arrangements, engineer Eric Rudd – engineer Steve Sykes – engineer, mixing Csaba Petocz – mixing Bryant Arnett – assistant engineer Bernie Grundman – mastering at Bernie Grundman Mastering (Hollywood, California) Chuck Beeson – art direction, design Rowan Moore – art direction, design Bret Lopez – photography Mimi De Blasio – stylist
References
External links Paulinho Da Costa at A&M Records Paulinho Da Costa at Discogs