Elliot and I first met in Nashville – January 1971, while I was doing the Johnny Cash TV show. At that time, seeing how many new unrecorded songs I had, Elliot immediately got a studio and a group of musicians together so that I could record. James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt were in town doing the Johnny Cash Show the next week and came in to do vocals on the recordings Elliot made.
Elliot put together the band, Kenny Buttrey, Tim Drummond and Ben Keith with John Harris on piano. It was a natural sound and we played effortlessly together.
Elliot made that all happen and it became Harvest. We went on to do more records, our string of releases included Harvest, American Stars & Bars, Hawks & Doves, Everybody’s Rockin’, Old Ways, Lucky 13 and the recently released “lost” album Homegrown, as well as the concert film – Solo Trans.
A master in the studio, Elliot was a really good guy. He had a great way about him and I wish we had gotten to do more together. I am happy and thankful though that we got what we did get. Harvest is one of my most recognized recordings and it all happened because of Elliot Mazer. Thanks Elliot. Lots of love bro.