Mark Portmann / No Truer Words

Mark Portmann is widely known as the keyboard player of the Rippingotons, one of the most popular contemporary jazz band featuring Russ Freeman, from 1988 to 1992. After leaving the Rippingotons, Mark were creating the album “Driving Beverly Hills”, all songs written and produced by him in 1993, featuring Jeff Kashiwa, Jerry Watts, Steve Reid and others. This release was not released under the name of Mark Portmann. We had to wait for several years to have his solo album. In January of 1997, Mark released his first solo album with some excellent vocal tracks performed by Warren Wiebe and Bill Champlin. All instrumental tracks are also very good. This must be one of Smooth Jazz / Fusion masterpiece albums in late 90's.

Release: 28 January, 1997
Label: Zebra Records, USA (ZD 44001)

Tracks:
1. No Truer Words
2. Slink
3. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Lead Vocal: Lori Perry)
4. Walla, Walla
5. Canyons
6. Come As You Are (Lead Vocal: Bill Champlin)
7. The Last Song
8. Michi
9. Here I Go Again (Lead Vocal: Warren Wiebe)
10. Summer In Trujillo
11. Destinations

Producer: Mark Portmann
Executive Producer: Ricky Schultz

- Musicians -
Guitars: Alan Hinds, John Defaria, Marty Walsh, Brian Monroney, Michael Thompson
Drums: Tony Morales, Bernie Dresel, Ricky Lawson
Percussion: Steve Reid, Paulinho Da Costa, Raphael Padilla
Bass: Freddy Washington, Neil Stubenhaus
Sax: Steve Groves, Jeff Kashiwa
Lead and Background Vocals: Warren Wiebe, Lori Perry, Bill Champlin
Background Vocals: Marilyn Scott, Joseph Williams

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