Jazz / Crossover Jazz; Smooth Jazz; Jazz-Pop; Contemporary Jazz
For Urban Flamingo, Bob James has assembled various members from some of his favorite 'Motown-Based' touring bands with the goal of transferring their live energy and passion into the recording studio.
Stand-out tracks 'Choose Me', 'Skidaway' and the title track 'Urban Flamingo' set the mood for a few pleasant surprises. 'Fresh Start' reunites Bob James and long-time friend and collaborator Earl Klugh while 'Lay Down With You' shines the spotlight on the soothing vocals of daughter Hilary James on a song she co-wrote with husband, Kevin DiSimone. 'Endless Time' features Bob's fellow Fourplay member, Nathan East, on both bass (of course) and lead vocal.
Bob James - Piano, Oberheim, Arp Odyssey, Arranger, Clavinet, Fender Rhodes
David McMurray - Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
John Pondel - Guitar
Al Turner - Bass
David Wilkes - A&R
Ron Otis - Drums
Wayne Gerard - Guitar
Jack Lee - Guitar
Louis Pragasm - Drums
Bridgette Bryant - Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Kevin DiSimone - Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
Nathan East - Bass, Vocals
James Genus - Bass
Perry Hughes - Guitar
Hilary James - Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Billy Kilson - Drums |
