Banana Wind

Performer: Jimmy Buffett
Artist: James Taylor; Michael Utley; Robert Greenidge; Mac McAnally
Engineer: Oswald Bowe; Rob Eaton
Producer: Russ Kunkel
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reef Band: Jimmy Buffett (vocals, acoustic guitar); Mac McAnally (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin); Peter Mayer (vocals, acoustic guitar); Claudia Cummings, Tina Gullickson, Nadirah Shakoor (vocals); Greg "Fingers" Taylor (harmonica); Amy Lee, Thom Mitchell (saxophone); John Lovell (trumpet); Michael Utley (piano); Jim Mayer (vocals, upright bass, acoustic bass); Roger Guth (drums); Robert Greenidge (steel drums, percussion); Ralph MacDonald (percussion). Additional personnel: James Taylor, Ben Taylor (vocals); Bobby O'Donnovan (violin, penny whistle); Teddy Mullet (trombone); Freddy Fishstick (mandolin, trombone, piano, vibraphone). Recorded at Shrimp Boat Sound, Key West, Florida. Personnel: Jimmy Buffett (vocals, acoustic guitar); Mac McAnally (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin); Jim Mayer (vocals, acoustic guitar, upright bass, bass guitar); Peter Mayer (vocals, acoustic guitar); Tina Gullickson, James Taylor , Nadirah Shakoor, Ben Taylor , Claudia Cummings (vocals); Freddy Fishstick (mandolin, trombone, piano, vibraphone); Bobby O'Dunovon (violin, pennywhistle); Greg "Fingers" Taylor (harmonica); Amy Lee, Thomas Mitchell (saxophone); John Lovell (trumpet); Teddy Mulet (trombone); Michael Utley (piano); Roger Guth (drums); Robert Greenidge (steel drum, percussion); Ralph MacDonald (percussion). Audio Mixer: Rob Eaton. Liner Note Author: Joseph Conrad. Recording information: Shrimp Boat Sound, Key West, FL. The latitude and the attitude are the same, you'll be happy to hear. The good-natured, laid-back guy who has put out almost an album a year for 25 years is back again. Buffett has a world-wide following of Parrot Heads, probably because he keeps giving 'em what they want. In this case, that's Caribbean-flavored, blues-based pop, a mellow approach, and an eye for a good story. This is wiggle-your-toes in the warm tropical water music--safe, happy (usually) and pleasant. Buffett does manage to put an edge on some of his tunes, especially when they reflect personal travails. "Jamaica Mistaica" is a lighthearted look at a little, ahem, misunderstanding with some island law-enforcement personnel. He sounds downright angry in "Overkill," which takes a shot at materialism and the mansion-on-the-hill crowd. This slightly goofy, heart-on-the-sleeve pop should have appeal for Parrot Heads and newcomers alike.

A genuine American original, Key West troubadour Buffett mixed Hank Williams with Xavier Cugat, and in the process introduced Caribbean rhythms to the staid musical denizens of Nashville. After a stretch in the basic (yet eclectic) singer-songwriter vein yielded a 1974 hit ballad "Come Monday," Buffett found his trademark mellow Key West groove and the 1977 hit ("Margaritaville") that would launch a cottage industry which even included a restaurant chain. While the singer often played up his one-hit wonder status, he has enjoyed a long, storied and varied career, as well as the enduring loyalty of his fans, otherwise known as "parrotheads." A 2004 star-studded country album brought him a surprise chart-topper and even more fans.

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