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Don Was

Groove In The Face Of Adversity (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Groove In The Face Of Adversity (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Description

Don Was, the 6x GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, producer and composer, pays tribute to his hometown of Detroit with his new band, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and their debut album Groove In The Face of Adversity. The band includes long-time collaborators like saxophonist Dave McMurray, keyboardist Luis Resto, trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canady, percussionist Mahindi Masai, guitarist Wayne Gerard and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an.

Label:
927 records & tapes – 36912
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:
US
Released:
Oct 10, 2025
Genre:
Jazz, Reggae, Funk / Soul
Style:
Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Soul, Funk, Dub
A1        Midnight Marauders
Written-By – Chris Faiumu, Dallas Tamaira
4:03
A2        Nubian Lady
Written-By – Kenneth Barron*
9:19
A3        I Ain’t Got Nothing But Time
Written-By – Hank Williams
9:50
B1        This Is My Country
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
2:59
B2        You Asked, I Came
Written-By – Don Was
8:22
B3        Insane
Written-By – Larry Blackmon
7:08
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Institute Of Social Disruption, LLC
Copyright © – Institute Of Social Disruption, LLC
Recorded At – Rustbelt Studios
Recorded At – Orchestra Hall, Detroit
Recorded At – San Francisco Jazz Festival
Mixed At – Flyin Dread Studios
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
Bass – Don Was
Drums, Vocals – Jeff Canady*
Guitar – Wayne Gerard
Harmony Vocals [Additional Harmony Vocals] – Herschel Boone
Keyboards – Luis Resto
Lacquer Cut By – JNH*
Lead Vocals – Steffanie Christi'an*
Mastered By – Randy Merrill
Mixed By – QMillion*
Percussion – Mahindi Masai
Producer – Don Was
Recorded By – Al Sutton, Jake Halkey, Jason Mills (4), Matt Pons
Recorded By [Assisted By] – Akenna Gauthier
Saxophone, Flute – Dave McMurray*
Trombone, Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Vincent Chandler*
Trumpet – John Douglas, Terence Blanchard (tracks: B2)
No label code
Runouts are etched, STERLING stamped
Barcode (Text): 1 99284 46477 3
Barcode: 199284464773
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 36912-1
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 36912-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): 199284464773-A (1) JNH STERLING 46224.1(3)...
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): 199284464773-B (1) JNH STERLING 46224.2(3)...
 

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: JAZZ
  • Format Type: LP
  • Released: 10/10/2025

Condition Ratings & Details

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NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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