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The Section is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1972 in Los Angeles, California. The group was formed by a group of session musicians who had been working together on various recording projects. The founding members of the group were guitarist Danny Kortchmar, keyboardist Craig Doerge, bassist Leland Sklar, and drummer Russ Kunkel. The Section quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and versatile groups of session musicians in the music industry. They were in high demand for recording sessions and live performances, and they worked with a wide range of artists across many different genres. One of the highlights of The Section's early career was their work with James Taylor. The group played on many of Taylor's most famous albums, including "Sweet Baby James," "Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon," and "Gorilla." They also toured extensively with Taylor, and their live performances were widely praised for their tight musicianship and impeccable timing. In addition to their work with James Taylor, The Section also played on many other famous albums of the 1970s. They worked with artists such as Carole King, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. They also played on the soundtrack for the hit movie "The Graduate." Despite their success as session musicians, The Section also released several albums of their own music. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1972, and it featured a mix of original compositions and covers of popular songs. The album was well-received by critics, and it showcased the group's impressive musical abilities. Over the years, The Section continued to work with many different artists and to release their own albums. They also won several awards for their work, including a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement for their work on the song "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor. In the 1980s, The Section's members began to focus more on their individual careers as session musicians and producers. However, they continued to work together on occasion, and they reunited for a series of concerts in the 1990s. Today, The Section is remembered as one of the most talented and influential groups of session musicians in the history of popular music. Their contributions to countless albums and live performances helped to shape the sound of the 1970s, and their legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world.

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