Various Artists - Smooth Jazz #1`s

Artist:

Various Artists

UPC:

016351507228

Description:

Personnel: Fernando Saunders, Carmen Cuesta (vocals); Chieli Minucci (guitar, keyboards, programming); Chuck Loeb (guitar, keyboards, drum programming, percussion programming); Jeff Lockhart, Paul Livant, Evan Marks, Darrell Crooks, Brian Monroney (guitar); Hollis Gentry (flute, saxophone); Gary Keller (flute, tenor saxophone); Nestor Torres (flute); Paul Taylor (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); David Mann (soprano saxophone, keyboards, drum programming); Kim Waters (soprano saxophone); Walter Beasley (alto saxophone); Barry Danielian , Larry Lunetta (trumpet, flugelhorn); Rahmlee Michael Davis (trumpet); Birch Johnson (trombone); Kevin Toney (piano, synthesizer, keyboard programming, drum programming); Derek Nakamoto (keyboards, synthesizer, programming, loops); Dino Esposito, Scot Rammer (keyboards, midi, drum programming); Andrew Sherman (keyboards, drum programming); Mike Ricchiuti, Carl Evans, Jr. (keyboards); John Patitucci (acoustic bass); Mel Brown (bass guitar); Bernie Dresel (drums, percussion); Kevin Koch (drums); Trevor Lawrence (snare drum); Brian Dunne (cymbals, hi-hat, tom tom); Wolfgang Haffner (cymbals); George Jinda, Tom Aros (percussion).
Photographer: Anthony Barboza.
Arrangers: Derek Nakamoto; Kevin Toney.
As the title suggests, Smooth Jazz Number Ones is a compilation of some of the biggest hits from the light jazz radio format. Highlights include such chart-toppers as saxophonist Paul Taylor`s "Pleasure Seeker," longtime Warlock recording artist Kim Waters` "Secrets Told," Keiko Matsui`s "Bridge Over the Stars," and Nestor Torres` "Velvet Nights." Also included are Walter Beasley`s hit "Nice and Easy" and George Jinda`s smooth interpretation of the Temptations classic "Just My Imagination." No real surprises here, but fans of the genre will not be disappointed. ~ Zac Johnson

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Pleasure Seeker - Paul Taylor
2. Nice and Easy - Walter Beasley
3. Velvet Nights - Nestor Torres
4. Secrets Told - Kim Waters
5. High Five - Chuck Loeb
6. Bridge over the Stars - Keiko Matsui
7. How `Bout That - Kevin Toney
8. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - George Jinda
9. Bella - Special EFX
10. Trail of Tears - Fattburger

Album Information

Release Date:

09/12/2000

Type:

Collection

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Funk

Label:

Shanachie Records

Producer:

Chieli Minucci; Chuck Loeb; Dino Esposito; George Jinda; Kevin Toney; Andrew Sherman; Paul Wickliffe; Scot Rammer; Walter Beasley; David Mann

Catalog Number:

5072

Original Release Year:

2000

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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