"California 99" is a folk-rock album by Jimmie Haskell, released in 1971 on the Geffen label. It features Haskell's signature blend of melodic arrangements and introspective songwriting.
- The album was recorded during a period when Haskell was increasingly focused on his own artistic endeavors outside of his extensive session work.
- "California 99" was released on the Geffen Records label, then a relatively new entity that would later become a major force in the music industry.
- The album's title track, "California 99," has become a minor classic among fans of West Coast folk rock.
Jimmie Haskell is a Grammy-winning American composer, arranger, and producer, best known for his work in film and television. He was a prolific West Coast session musician and orchestrator throughout the 1960s and 70s.
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