Karizma / Dream Come True

"Karizma" was formed originally in 1975 by David Garfield, Ralph Rickert, Carlos Vega, Domenic Genova and Richard Tokatz. The band played mainly at Los Angeles night clubs.
In 1983, David Garfield recorded and released this first Karizma’s album "Dream Come True" with top Los Angeles based musicians including Steve Lukather, David Paich and Jeff Porcaro from TOTO, Dean Parks, Neil,Larsen, Ernie Watts and many more. The album features not only instrumental but also with vocals on some tracks. James Felix, known for his 1980 solo CCM album “White As A Snow” on Light Records, wrote three songs and took lead vocalist responsibilities on those; “I Want You So”, “I've Been Played The Fool Again”. “Say You Will” and “Lonely Nights”. Personally “Say You Will” was one of my favourite songs in 1980’s. Originally, the album was released in 1983 only for Japan and Oceania on vinyl format. It was 1987 when the vinyl was reissued on CD but only in Japan. It was February 1998 when the album was reissued by David Garfield himself on his label Creatchy Records (CR-009) and widely available in USA and Europe. The album artwork was changed as the second photo shown.

Release: 1983
Label: Vap Inc., Japan (35108-26)
Release Date: February, 1998

Tracks:
1. Ire
2. I Want You So
3. Heavy Resin
4. Dream Come True
5. I've Been Played The Fool Again
6. Blues For Ronnie
7. Say You Will
8. Lonely Nights
9. Corbitt Van Barue

Producers: Al Schmitt, David Garfield

- Musicians -

Guitars: Dean Parks, Steve Lukather, Tim Pierce
Keyboards: David Garfield
Piano: David Paich
Organ: Neil Larsen
Drums: Carlos Vega, Jeff Porcaro
Bass: Dean Cortez
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Sax, EWI and Flute: Steve Tavaglione
Sax and Flute: Ernie Watts
Vocals: James Felix, Rosemary Butler, Paulette Browner

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