Covers [Digipak] (CD - 2008)

Personnel: James Taylor (vocals, guitars, harmonica); James "J.T." Taylor (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Andrea Zonn (vocals, fiddle); David Lasley, Caroline Taylor , Kate Markowitz, Arnold McCuller, Caroline Taylor (vocals); Michael Landau (electric guitar); Yo-Yo Ma (cello); Lou Marini (flute, clarinet, saxophone); Walt Fowler (trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards); Larry Goldings (piano, electric piano, organ); Jeff Babko (piano, organ); Jimmy Johnson (bass instrument); Steve Gadd (drums); Luis Conte (percussion).

Audio Mixer: Dave O'Donnell .

Recording information: Q Division, Somerville, MA; The Barn, Washington, MA.

Photographer: Robert Fortunato.

Arrangers: James "J.T." Taylor ; James Taylor ; Larry Goldings; Lou Marini; Walt Fowler ; Yo-Yo Ma.

James Taylor has never been afraid of covers--some of his biggest hits include relaxed versions of the soul classics "How Sweet It Is" and "Handy Man," as well as his sensitive acoustic take on Carole King's "You've Got A Friend"--but COVERS is his first album consisting entirely of other people's songs. Recorded live-to-tape with his 11-piece touring band, these 12 songs range from playful takes on early rock and R&B classics like Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away" and the Drifters' "On Broadway" to graceful versions of songs by contemporaries like Jimmy Webb ("Wichita Lineman") and Leonard Cohen ("Suzanne"). It's a fresh, relaxed, and endearing take on the often-tired covers album concept. minimize