Rufus & Chaka* – Masterjam

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Label:	MCA Records – MCA-5103
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pinckneyville Pressing
Country:	US
Released:	Oct 26, 1979
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Funk, Soul

Tracklist

A1	Do You Love What You Feel Arranged By – Chaka Khan, Tony Maiden Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rufus Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – David Wolinski*	4:27
A2	Any Love Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rufus Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – David Wolinski*	4:50
A3	Heaven Bound Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rufus Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – Bill Meyers, Billy Durham, Lorrin Bates	3:45
A4	Walk The Rockway Arranged By – Tony Maiden Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – Tony Maiden	4:04
B1	Live In Me Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Rod Temperton Written-By – Rod Temperton	3:54
B2	Body Heat Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rufus Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – Bruce Fisher, Leon Ware, Quincy Jones, Stan Richardson	5:45
B3	I'm Dancing For Your Love Arranged By – Tony Maiden Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – David Wolinski*, John Robinson (2), Patti Austin, Peggy Jones	4:31
B4	What Am I Missing? Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rufus Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – Chaka Khan, Mark Stevens	4:03
B5	Masterjam Arranged By – Chaka Khan, Rod Temperton Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks Arranged By] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals Arranged By] – Chaka Khan Written-By – Rod Temperton	3:34

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – MCA Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MCA Records, Inc.
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Mastered At – MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville
Pressed By – MCA Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville
Record Company – MCA Records, Inc.
Published By – Chaka Khan Music
Published By – Quicksand Music Co.
Published By – Almo Music Corp.
Published By – Shoi Shoi Music
Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Published By – Overdue Music
Published By – Yellow Brick Road Music
Published By – Meyers Music
Published By – Drumfunk Music

Credits

Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – Jerry Hey
Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – Bill Reichenbach (2), Jerry Hey
Art Direction – George Osaki
Concertmaster [Strings Concertmaster] – Sidney Sharp
Engineer [Assistant] – John Van Nest
Horns [Additional Horns], Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2), Lew McCreary
Horns [Additional Horns], Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Gary Grant, Larry Hall
Horns [Horns By Seawind] – Seawind*
Horns [Horns By Seawind], Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft, Larry Williams
Horns [Horns By Seawind], Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jerry Hey
Management [Direction: Chaka Khan] – Jack Nelson
Management [Direction: Rufus] – Fitzgerald Hartley Co.*
Musician [Rufus], Bass – Bobby Watson
Musician [Rufus], Drums, Percussion – John Robinson (2)
Musician [Rufus], Guitar, Vocals – Tony Maiden
Musician [Rufus], Keyboards – David "Hawk" Wolinski, Kevin Murphy (2)
Musician [Rufus], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Chaka Khan
Percussion [Additional Percussion And Handclaps By], Handclaps [Additional Percussion And Handclaps By] – Louis Johnson
Percussion [Additional Percussion And Handclaps By], Handclaps [Additional Percussion And Handclaps By] – George Johnson, John Robinson (2), Richard Heath
Photography By [Inside Photos Of John Robinson & Kevin Murphy] – Bobby Holland
Photography By, Design – Ed Caraeff
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien

Notes

MCA Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville pressing denoted by ◈-P-◈ etch in runouts, from metalwork supplied by MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville (defaced ⧈-G-⧈ stamp in runouts). Gatefold cover.

Copies issued for promotion received a gold promo stamp on the cover.

Special thanks: Robert "Bear" Lemons, Stan Schneider, Jeanne Schoel, Ivy Skoff, Ed Eckstine, Beverly Giddens, Melanie Ross, Marie Vega, Lalomie Washburn

Produced for Quincy Jones Productions Inc.
© 1979 MCA Records, Inc.
℗ 1979 MCA Records, Inc.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society (A1 to B5): ASCAP
Rights Society (B2): BMI
Matrix / Runout (Label A): MCA1959
Matrix / Runout (Label B): MCA1960
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): MCA 1959-AM1 III ◈-P-◈ ⧈̸-̸G̸-̸⧈̸
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): MCA 1960-AM3 ◈-P-◈ I ⧈̸-̸G̸-̸⧈̸
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 2): MCA 1959-AM2 II ◈-P-◈ ⧈̸-̸G̸-̸⧈̸
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 2): MCA 1960-AM1 ◈-P-◈ II ⧈̸-̸G̸-̸⧈̸

Other Versions (5 of 44)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Masterjam (8-Track Cartridge, Album)	MCA Records	MCAT-5103	US	1979
Recently Edited	Masterjam (LP, Album, Gatefold)	MCA Records	MCG 4007	UK	1979
New Submission	Masterjam (LP, Album, Gatefold)	MCA Records	MCA 5103	New Zealand	1979
Recently Edited	Masterjam (LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve)	MCA Records	MCA-5103	US	1979
Recently Edited	Masterjam (LP, Album)	MCA Records, MCA Records	MCA-5103, 1178	Turkey	1979

Reviews

isaacmusicman Jan 11, 2015
Even with the monster jams "Do You Love What You Feel" and "Any Love", this is a very lackluster effort by Rufus. I blame this on several factors: One, Chaka Khan was doing very well in her solo career, and being recongnized for it(as well she should). Two: Members of the band were coming and going, and Three: instead of the group producing their own material, Producer Extrodinare, Quincy Jones had that job. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't blame it totally on "Q", I just feel that beyond maybe 4 songs, it just doesn't mesh well. I guess that's what happens when there are changes in a group constantly, and for Rufus, it took it's toll. Still, it's an ok set.
iljin1 Dec 14, 2009
Edited 12 years ago
Very good and nice album. This album tastes like more. I got a hold of a copy in 1984. Really liked it. For me "Any Love" stands out. Mellow song with a strong vocal string on it. Very groovy & mellow yet powerfull.
Also "Do You Love What You Feel" is worth listening to. Very groovy and strong album.