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Michael Franks / Barefoot On The Beach
In the early summer of 1999, Michael Franks delivered us an unchanged but excellent works under Windham Hill Jazz, which Michael chose as his new partner, after saying good-bye to his long partner Warner Bros Records. To be honest, the former original album "Abandoned Garden" (1995) tribute to the late Antonio Carlos Jobim was basically the bosa-nova album because of the album concept, which could not satisfy my expectation to Michael Franks as one of the excellent Adult Contemporary Music singers. As regards "Dragonfly Summer", I was not so impressed with the album due to high expectation to Michael. With regards to this “Barefoot On The Beach”, I was very satisfied with very sophisticated but passionate album quality. From the opening track "Barefoot On The Beach" to the ending track "Like Moon Behind A Cloud", Michael does fully shown his talent as a singer and a songwriter on this album. If you like mid-80's Michael Franks albums, you are aware that Michael self-covers his own tune "Double Talk" on this album. This was another debut album of new Michael Franks towards the year 2000 under Windham Hill Jazz. Release: 1 June, 1999 Label: Windham Hill Jazz, USA (01934-11443-2) Tracks: 1. Barefoot On The Beach 2. Heart Like An Open Book 3. Now Love Has No End 4. The Fountain Of Youth 5. When You Smiled At Me 6. Double Talk 7. Every Time She Whispers 8. Why Spring Ain't Here 9. A Walk In The Rain 10. Mr. Smooth 11. Like Moon Behind A Cloud Producer: Chuck Loab, Jimmy Haslip Michael Franks: Vocals - Musicians - Bass: Will Lee, Jimmy Haslip, John Patitucci Drums: Shawn Pelton, Brian Dunne, Steve Gadd, Wolfgang Haffner Guitars: Jeff Mironow, Chuck Loeb, Steve Khan Piano: Bob James Keyboards: Charles Blenzig, Jimmy Haslip, Chris Palmaro, Mike Ricchiuti Sax: Jay Azzolina, Andy Snitzer, Bob Mintzer, Michael Brecker Flugel Horn: Jim Hynes Trombone: Brich Johnson Trumpet: Larry Lunetta, Randy Brecker Flute: David Mann Vibraphone: Dave Sammuels Strings: Jim Beard Percussion: David Charles, Wolfgang Haffner, Bashiri Johnson Duet Vocals on "Now Love Has No End": Valerie Simpson Background Vocals: Carmen Cuesta, Chuck Loeb, Lani Groves, Will Lee, Tawatha Agee #MichaelFranks
BMG Entertainment Adult Contemporary AOR Windham Hill Jazz, USATakeito
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Ricky Peterson / Souvenior
Ricky Peterson, the keyboard player and musical director of David Sanborn Band released his 4th solo album in June 1999. As many of you has already know, Ricky is not only one of the excellent keyboard players but also one of the man with good voice. On his former three solo albums, he shown his talent as a vocalist by covering Bill LaBounty's "Livin' It Up" and Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love". On this album, Peter does sing "All I Ask Of You" written by Chris Eaton, a good Contemporary Christian Music singer-song writer and "Let Me Down Easy" written and originally performed by Richard Page on his solo album. This is the "Souvenir" from Ricky to us as the album title said. Release: 15 June, 1999 Label: Windham Hill Jazz, USA (01934 11442-2) Tracks: 1. Drop Shot 2. Do That Again 3. Can We Still Be Friends 4. Placid Paul 5. May 6. All I Ask Of You 7. Ignorance Is Bliss 8. Soft Touch 9. Song For Lou 10. Let Me Down Easy 11. It's Alright 12. Souvenir Producer: Ricky Peterson Ricky Peterson: Keyboards, Vocals - Musicians - Vocals: Lalah Hathaway Additional Keyboards: Billy Peterson Percussion: Don Allias, Lenny Castro Drums: Michael Bland, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rocky Bryant Bass: Paul Peterson, Billy Peterson, Tony Axtell Guitars: Paul Peterson, Sonny Thompson, Robben Ford, Jim Behringer, Hiram Bullock, Paul Jackson Jr., Dean Brown, Trumpet: Dave Jensen, Brad Shermock, Steven Strand Sax: Kathy Jensen, Dale Mendenhall, Dick Oatts, Jason Peterson Delaire, Brandon Fields, David Sanborn Trombone: Michael B. Nelson Flute and Piccolo: Dave Karr Background Vocals: Tony Axtell, Jason Peterson Delaire, Patty Peterson #RickyPeterson
Adult Contemporary Contemporary Jazz Windham Hill Jazz, USA CDTakeito