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52nd Street is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on October 11, 1978, by Columbia Records. Presenting itself as the follow-up to his breakthrough studio album, The Stranger, Joel tried to give the new album a fresh sound, hiring various jazz musicians to differentiate it from his previous ...
- July–August 1978
- Phil Ramone
- October 11, 1978
21. März 2023 · It should also be noted that the great Freddie Hubbard recorded the trumpet solos further linking the jazz influence to the overall style of the song and album. In fact, I think it would have been wonderful had Hubbard been included on other songs throughout as I feel the combination of styles would have taken 52nd Street to another ...
5. Sept. 2013 · This tour de force of 52nd Street is a truly unique song which vacillates from pure rock to jazz with Joel’s shouting vocals leading the way throughout. Even when the song seems to breakdown to a completely off-the-wall jazz section, it works great and flows well with guest Freddie Hubbard on flugelhorn and trumpet.
" Zanzibar " is a song written by Billy Joel and recorded for his 1978 album 52nd Street. It has also appeared on several live albums. Lyrics and music. The themes of "Zanzibar" include love of sports, love of alcohol and the singer's attempt to pick up a waitress.
Hubbard's trumpet playing was featured on the track "Zanzibar" from the 1978 Billy Joel album 52nd Street (the 1979 Grammy Award Winner for Best Album). The track ends with a fade during Hubbard's performance. An unfaded version was released on the 2004 Billy Joel boxed set My Lives. Later life
7. Dez. 2014 · The last of Joel's golden three-album stretch. While not reaching the same highs as the last two, I think it has the best overall instrumentation, the highlight of which is Freddie Hubbard's excellent trumpet playing on Zanzibar. That song joins My Life and Big Shot as some of my favorite songs in his catalog. This album is well ...
The Lords of 52nd Street Billy Joel – Pianos and vocals Doug Stegmeyer – Bass, Background vocals Liberty DeVitto – Drums Richie Cannata – Saxophones, organ and clarinet Steve Khan – Electric and acoustic guitars Freddie Hubbard – Trumpet (“Zanzibar”) Mike Mainieri – Vibes and Marimba (“Zanzibar,” “Rosalinda’s Eyes”)
