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        "content": "complete%20detailed%20album%20credits%20for%20Mel%20Lewis%20Jazz%20Orchestra%20Soft%20Lights%20and%20Hot%20Music"
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        "content": "Here is a **complete, detailed album credit listing** for *Soft Lights and Hot Music* by the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (recorded live at the Village Vanguard, February 11\u201315, 1988). Information is sourced from multiple database and discographic listings. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/soft-lights-and-hot-music-mw0000203986?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n**Album**: Soft Lights and Hot Music  \n**Artist**: Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra  \n**Live** at the Village Vanguard, New York City  \n**Recording dates**: February 11\u201315, 1988 ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/soft-lights-and-hot-music-mw0000203986?utm_source=openai))  \n**Released**: 1988 on the MusicMasters label ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/soft-lights-and-hot-music-mw0000203986?utm_source=openai))  \n**Length**: Approximately 64:32 ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/soft-lights-and-hot-music-mw0000203986?utm_source=openai))  \n**Catalog number**: CD \u2013 MusicMasters #5012 ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/soft-lights-and-hot-music-mr0001078185?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Track Listing  \n1. Soft Lights and Sweet Music \u2014 arr. Mike Abene ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n2. (Our) Love Is Here to Stay \u2014 arr. Ted Nash ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n3. Compensation \u2014 composed (and/or arranged) by Kenny Werner ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n4. Little Man You've Had a Busy Day \u2014 arr. Mike Abene ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n5. Lester Left Town \u2014 composed by Wayne Shorter; arr. Mike Crotty ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n6. How Long Has This Been Going On \u2014 arr. Bill Finegan ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n7. It Could Happen to You \u2014 arr. Mike Crotty ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n8. The Touch of Your Lips \u2014 arr. Mike Abene ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n9. Off the Cuff \u2014 composed and arranged by Jim McNeely ([music.amazon.it](https://music.amazon.it/albums/B09WTTR57P?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Personnel\n\n- **Mel Lewis** \u2014 drums, band leader ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Kenny Werner** \u2014 piano ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Dennis Irwin** \u2014 bass ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n**Saxophones / Woodwinds**  \n- Dick Oatts \u2014 alto saxophone (lead), soprano saxophone, flute ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Ted Nash \u2014 alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Joe Lovano \u2014 tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Ralph Lalama \u2014 tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Gary Smulyan \u2014 baritone saxophone, bass clarinet ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n**Trombones**  \n- John Mosca \u2014 lead trombone ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Ed Neumeister \u2014 trombone ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Doug Purviance \u2014 bass trombone ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Earl McIntyre \u2014 bass trombone ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n**Trumpets / Flugelhorns**  \n- Earl Gardner \u2014 lead trumpet, flugelhorn ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Glenn Drewes \u2014 trumpet, flugelhorn ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Jim Powell \u2014 trumpet, flugelhorn ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Joe Mosello \u2014 trumpet, flugelhorn ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n**Other Horn**  \n- Stephanie Fauber \u2014 French horn ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Production & Technical Credits\n\n- **Producer**: John Snyder ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Executive Producer**: William E. Schremp ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Recorded by**: Paul Wickliffe ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Assistant Recording Engineer**: Paul Angelli ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Mastered by**: Joe Lopes ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Edited by / Engineer**: Rudy Van Gelder ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Cover Design**: David Lartaud ([hi-fihits.com](https://hi-fihits.com/product/mel-lewis-jazz-orchestra-soft-lights-and-hot-music/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want credits for a particular edition (vinyl, reissue, Japanese pressing, etc.) I can track those down too."
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