A Pauper in Paradise

by Gino Vannelli

A Pauper in Paradise cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1977
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 41:00
  • Community rating: 3.03/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Gino Vannelli blends complex jazz fusion chops with sophisticated progressive pop on 'A Pauper in Paradise'. The release features extensive symphonic orchestration recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. It showcases his remarkable vocal range and intricate compositional style.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, melodic, complex, technical

Tracklist

  1. Mardi Gras (3:29)
  2. Valleys Of Valhalla (4:25)
  3. The Surest Things Can Change (4:38)
  4. One Night With You (4:20)
  5. A Song And Dance (3:42)
  6. Black And Blue (4:24)
  7. A Pauper In Paradise 1st Movement (4:46)
  8. 2nd Movement (2:29)
  9. 3rd Movement (4:22)
  10. 4th Movement (4:20)

Credits

  • Jay Stone - backing vocals
  • Joanie Bartels - backing vocals
  • Chris Rhyne - bass [synthesizer], keyboards
  • Casey Scheuerell - drums
  • Dido Morris - percussion
  • Bill Meyers - synthesizer, bass [synthesizer], piano [acoustic], backing vocals
  • Dick Morrissey - tenor saxophone
  • John J. Mandel - timpani, percussion

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