Karma (American band)

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Karma
Also known asLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues, Jazz Fusion
Occupation(s)group
Instrumentsvocals, drums, keyboards, trumpet, saxophone
Years active1974-1977
LabelsHorizon, A&M
Associated actsSyreeta Wright, Deniece Williams, Donald Fagen, Patrice Rushen, The Dazz Band
Past membersMichael Greene
Curtis Robertson, Jr.
Reggie Andrews
George Bohanon
Oscar Brashear
Ernie Watts
Josef "Joe" Blocker
Vander "Stars" Lockett

Karma was an American soul/funk/jazz band, which recorded two albums for the A&M Records imprint Horizon Records in the 1970s.[1] Its members included Ernie Watts, trombonist George Bohanon, trumpeter Oscar Brashear, keyboardist , bassist Curtis Robertson Jr and drummer .

After recording two albums, the group disbanded in 1978. Group members Reggie Andrews and George Bohanon became record producers - the former becoming successful in overseeing albums by Patrice Rushen and The Dazz Band. Ernie Watts would later tour with The Rolling Stones, while Vander "Stars" Lockett would appear on Donald Fagen's 1982 solo debut, The Nightfly.

Discography[]

  • Celebration (Horizon/A&M, 1976)[2]
  • For Everybody (Horizon/A&M, 1977)[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "AllMusic | Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  2. ^ Karma - Celebration (LP liner notes). Horizon/A&M Records. SP-713
  3. ^ Karma - For Everybody (LP liner notes). Horizon/A&M Records. SP-723

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