Jazz / Jazz-Pop; Crossover Jazz; Smooth Jazz
Recorded: Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood; Clinton Studios in New York City; Remidi Studio in Ardsley-on-Hudson, N.Y.
This CD is more jazz-oriented than most of Bob James' recordings and even takes chances in a few spots. The tunes, mostly by James, contain several strong melodies, including a tribute piece for Sarah Vaughan; among the sidemen are guitarist Lee Ritenour, Kirk Whalum on tenor and soprano, and (in a guest spot) tenor great Michael Brecker. The results overall are still poppish in places, but the diverse instrumentation, which changes from song to song, and the wide range of moods covered make this release of some interest.
---Scott Yanow, allmusic
Bob James - piano, synthesizer
Kirk Whalum - soprano & tenor saxophones
Chris Hunter - alto saxophone
Andy Snitzer - tenor saxophone
Roger Rosenberg - baritone saxophone
Jon Faddis - trumpet
Randy Brecker - trumpet
Jim Pugh - trombone
Lee Ritenour - guitar, guitar synthesizer
Eric Gale - guitar
Dean Brown - guitar
Gary King - bass
Nathan East - bass
Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
Abraham Laboriel - bass
Max Risenhoover - drums
Harvey Mason - drums
Leonard "Doc" Gibbs - percussion |
