Face to Face

Description

Face to Face is an album by the American songwriter, arranger, and producer Scott Smith, released on Light Records in 1984. The album was recorded at Front Page in Costa Mesa and at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio in North Hollywood, California; with Scott V. Smith producing and arranging. Engineered by Christopher Banninger, Frank Wolf, Biff Vincent, Wynn Kutz, and Todd Van Etten. Mixed by Christopher Banninger at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio. All songs written or co-written by Scott V. Smith. Featuring vocal performances by artists like The Winans, Howard Smith, Vonda Sheppard, Stephen Tavani, and Michael Ruff.

Also listen to the sound of trumpet on Scott Smith’s ‘Face to Face’. Scott, an inspired arranger as well, delivers punchy, funky music, with vocals by an intriguing blend of guest stars. [Bob Darden, CCM, March 1985]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Leave It Up To Him” (Lead vocal: Vonda Sheppard) – 5:02
A2. “You’re Too Late” (Lead vocal: Michael Ruff) – 3:53
A3. “The Vision” (Lead vocal: Michael Ruff) – 3:57
A4. “Face To Face” (Lead vocal: Michael Ruff) – 5:59

Side Two
B1. “What Happened” (Lead vocal: Michael Ruff) – 4:07
B2. “Give Him Thanks” (Lead vocal: Marvin & Benjamin Winans) – 3:44
B3. “Set Free” (Lead vocal: Howard Smith) – 4:16
B4. “Prince Of The Dark” (Lead vocal: Vonda Sheppard) – 4:21
B5. “What You Mean To Me” (Lead vocal: Stephen Tavani) – 6:15

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Light Records. Re-issued on CD in Japan by Cool Sound in 2009.

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CREDITS. Produced and arranged by Scott V. Smith. Associate Producer: Stephen Tavani (tracks: A1, A3, B2, B4, B5). Recorded at Front Page, Costa Mesa, CA; and Mama Jo’s Recording Studio, North Hollywood, CA. Engineered by Christopher Banninger, Frank Wolf, Biff Vincent, Wynn Kutz, and Todd Van Etten. 2nd Engineers: Steve Ford and Todd Van Etten. Mixed by Christopher Banninger at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio. Mastered by Bernie Grundman. Background Vocals on tracks A1 and B1 arranged by Howard McCrary. Concept and Design by Jeff Larson Design. Illustration by Rhonda Nass/Ampersand. Sleeve Photo by Lisa Diamond. All songs written or co-written by Scott V. Smith.

Musicians: Vonda Sheppard (Lead vocal – tracks: A1, B4), Michael Ruff (Lead vocal – tracks: A2, A3, A4, B1), Marvin & Benjamin Winans (Lead vocal on track B2), Howard Smith (Lead vocal on track B3), Stephen Tavani (Lead vocal on track B5). Michael Ruff (Keyboards on all tracks), Kevin Bassinson (Keyboards – tracks: A3, B4), Scott Smith (Keyboards on track B4), Rhett Lawrence (Synthesizer Programming – tracks: A3, B4), Kim Hutchcroft (Woodwinds on track A1), Eric Marienthal (Tenor Saxophone on track B1), Charles Davis (Trumpet on track A1), Larry Hall (Trumpet on track A1), Scott Smith (Trumpet on track B1), Alan Kaplan (Trombone on track A1), Andy Martin (Trombone on track B1), James Harrah (Guitar – tracks: A1, B1, B2, B3; Guitar Solo on track B4; Acoustic Guitar Solo on track B5), Snuffy Walden (Guitar on track B4), Abraham Laboriel (Bass – tracks: A1, A4, B2, B5), Leon Gaer (Bass – tracks: B1, B3), Bill Maxwell (Drums – tracks: A1, B2, B5; Percussion on track B4), Lynn Coulter (Drums on track B1, Percussion – tracks: B1, B5), Willie Ornelas (Drums on track B3), Alex Acuna (Percussion on track A1), Scott Smith (Linn Drum Programming on track A2). Background Vocals: Edith Lyons, Debbie McClendon, Howard Smith and Howard McCrary (track A1); Shari Larson, Alfie Silas & Howard Smith (track A2); Edith Lyons, Linda McCrary, Howard Smith & Howard McCrary (track B1); The Winans (Carvin, Ronald, Michael & Benjamin) (track B2); Howard Smith (track B3); Alfie Silas, Shari Larson & Ivory Stone Davis (track B5).