Playin' Up a Storm

by The Gregg Allman Band, Gregg Allman

Overview

In a way, Playin' Up a Storm doesn't really highlight Gregg Allman's strengths, since it's a little smoother and soul-inflected than his work with the Allman Brothers. Then again, that's not a problem; after all, why make a solo album that's exactly like your full-time gig? Consequently, Playin' Up a Storm is a well-made, expertly performed set of blues-rock, soul-pop, and straight-ahead rock & roll. There aren't any true classics here, but the thing that makes it one of Allman's best solo efforts is the terrific performances. Not only is he in fine voice, delivering each song with conviction, but his supporting band -- featuring such luminaries as Dr. John and Bill Payne -- is sterling. All the grooves are in the pocket, the sound is enticing, and the overall effect is just right. Not an earth-shattering record, but it will please true Allman fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/2021
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031444078
Rank:	31026

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Gregg Allman Band   Primary Artist
Gregg Allman   Primary Artist,Organ,Piano,Vocals,Keyboards,Guitar (Acoustic)
Clydie King   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Red Callender   Guest Artist,Bass
Dr. John   Guest Artist,Keyboards
Marty Paich   Horn Conductor
Milt Holland   Percussion
Willie Weeks   Bass,Fender Rhodes,Bass (Electric)
Victor Feldman   Percussion
David Luell   Horn,Soloist,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Steve Madaio   Horn
Bill Payne   Keyboards,Synthesizer
Pat Rizzo   Horn
Mac Rebennack   Piano,Clavinet
Venetta Fields   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Nick DeCaro   Conductor,Horn Conductor,Horn,Strings
Sherlie Matthews   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Steve Beckmeier   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Fred Beckmeier   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric)
Sherlie Mathews   Vocals (Background)
Sid Sharp   Strings
John Leslie Hug   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Bill Stewart   Drums,Drums (Snare)
Ricky Hirsch   Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Neil Larsen   Piano,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Fender Rhodes,Piano (Electric)

Technical Credits

Florence Kaye   Composer
Gregg Allman   Composer,Group Member
Lee Herschberg   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Marty Paich   String Concept,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Mick Jagger   Composer
Willie Weeks   Group Member
Steve Hoffman   Mastering
Ray Charles   Composer
Bill Giant   Composer
Barry De Vorzon   Composer
Clarence Carter   Composer
Lyle Lovett   Composer
Russ Titelman   Producer
The Gregg Allman Band   Performer
Dr. John   Composer
Mac Rebennack   Composer
Robert B. Sherman   Composer
Lenny Waronker   Producer
Loyd Clifft   Engineer
Nick DeCaro   String Concept,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements,Arranger
Rick Hall   Composer
Mike Ragogna   Project Coordinator
Tom Snow   Composer
Candi Staton   Composer
Marcus Daniel   Composer
Suha Gur   Remastering,Digital Remastering
Steve Beckmeier   Composer,Group Member
Bernie Baum   Composer
Keith Richards   Composer
Edgar Perry   Assistant Engineer
Noel Newbolt   Production Assistant
Sue Haverback   Production Assistant
Tori Hammond   Production Assistant
John Leslie Hug   Group Member
Marie Kaylan   Design,Art Direction
David Alexander   Photography
Murray Brenman   Design,Art Direction,Reissue Art Director
Minoru Harada   Product Manager
Kevin Gray   Assistant
Bob Sherman   Composer
Chihiro Nozaki   Art Research
Stephen Devinney Beckmeier   Composer
Canzetta Sussewell   Composer
Steve Berlin   Composer
Ricky Hirsch   Group Member
Neil Larsen   Composer,Group Member,Horn Arrangements