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The Best Smooth Jazz Ever
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Album: The Best Smooth Jazz Ever
# Song Title   Time
  Disc 1
1)    Cast Your Fate To The Wind Album Version More Info... 3:14
2)    She Likes To Watch Album Version More Info... 5:35
3)    Ballerina More Info... 5:15
4)    Mr. Chow Album Version More Info... 3:09
5)    People Make The World Go 'Round More Info... 5:28
6)    Kid Gloves Album Version More Info... 4:09
7)    Homecoming Live (1991The Roxy) More Info... 5:40
8)    Through The Test Of Time More Info... 5:09
9)    Baby Come To Me Album Version More Info... 6:38
10)    A Little Bumpin' Album Version More Info... 4:27
  Disc 2
1)    Standing Together Album Version More Info... 4:12
2)    Crush More Info... 3:41
3)    Just To Be Loved Album Version More Info... 4:21
4)    ReJoyce Album Version More Info... 4:48
5)    Madrid More Info... 4:45
6)    Droptop More Info... 5:52
7)    Closed Door Jam Album Version More Info... 5:02
8)    Mm Mm Good Album Version More Info... 5:10
9)    Cruise Control Album Version More Info... 5:11
10)    Roll With It More Info... 4:29
11)    Uncle Darrows More Info... 4:26
 
Album: The Best Smooth Jazz Ever
# Song Title   Time
  Disc 1
1)    Cast Your Fate To The Wind Album Version More Info... 3:14
2)    She Likes To Watch Album Version More Info... 5:35
3)    Ballerina More Info... 5:15
4)    Mr. Chow Album Version More Info... 3:09
5)    People Make The World Go 'Round More Info... 5:28
6)    Kid Gloves Album Version More Info... 4:09
7)    Homecoming Live (1991The Roxy) More Info... 5:40
8)    Through The Test Of Time More Info... 5:09
9)    Baby Come To Me Album Version More Info... 6:38
10)    A Little Bumpin' Album Version More Info... 4:27
  Disc 2
1)    Standing Together Album Version More Info... 4:12
2)    Crush More Info... 3:41
3)    Just To Be Loved Album Version More Info... 4:21
4)    ReJoyce Album Version More Info... 4:48
5)    Madrid More Info... 4:45
6)    Droptop More Info... 5:52
7)    Closed Door Jam Album Version More Info... 5:02
8)    Mm Mm Good Album Version More Info... 5:10
9)    Cruise Control Album Version More Info... 5:11
10)    Roll With It More Info... 4:29
11)    Uncle Darrows More Info... 4:26
 
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  • Personnel: George Benson , Joyce Cooling (vocals, guitar); Alexandra Brown, Carl Carwell, Brenda Stewart, Sheila Fuller, Debra Parson, Rachele Cappelli, James "D-Train" Williams , Jocelyn Brown, Al Jarreau, Lani Groves, Keith John, Morris Stewart, Patti Austin, Robin Beck, Shelton Becton, Bill Champlin, Bill Eaton (vocals); Russ Freeman (guitar, keyboards, guitar synthesizer); Marc Antoine (guitar, keyboards, drum programming); Chieli Minucci, Jeff Lorber (guitar, keyboards); Emily Remler, Jeff Golub, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour , Mike Sims, Pat Kelley, Paul Jackson, Jr. , Tony Maiden, Kevin Chokan (guitar); John Parsons, Nick Webb (steel guitar); Greg Carmichael (nylon-string guitar); Anatoly Rosinsky, Barbara Porter, Dorothy Wade, Ezra Kliger, Eun Sun Lee, Murray Adler, Juliann French, Robert Brousseau, Joel Derouin, Israel Baker, Jacqueline Brand , Bonnie Douglas, Bruce Dukov, Clayton Haslop, Peter Kent, Paul Shure, Gordon Marron Strings, Miwako Watanabe, Endre Granat (violin); Carol Mukagawa, John Scanlon, Jimbo Ross, Steve Gordon, Simon Oswell, Evan Wilson, Harry Shirinian (viola); Paula Hochhalter, Jodi Burnett, Fred Seykoura, Larry Corbett, Steve Richards , Ray Kramer (cello); Dan Higgins (flute, alto flute, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Gary Herbig, Steve Kujala (flute, alto flute); Tollak Ollestad (harmonica); Richard Elliot (saxophone, tenor saxophone); George Howard (soprano saxophone, drums, drum programming); Kenny G (soprano saxophone); Ernie Watts (tenor saxophone); Jerry Hey (trumpet, flugelhorn, horns, Moog synthesizer, string synthesizer); Gary Grant (trumpet, flugelhorn, horns); Rick Braun (trumpet, keyboards, programming); Bill Ortiz (trumpet); William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr. (trombone, horns); David Benoit (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Ricky Peterson (piano, keyboards); Greg Phillinganes, Ramsey Lewis (piano); Kevin Savigar (organ); Tim Gant (keyboards, bass synthesizer); Jay Wagner (keyboards, programming); Gregg Karukas, James Raymond, Larry Williams , Matt Rollings, Michael Bearden, Mitchel Forman, Phil Davis, Rainer Bruninghaus, Russell Ferrante, Greg Mathieson, Rick Jackson (keyboards); Dave Grusin (synthesizer); Tim Heintz (string synthesizer); Steve Crowes (Synclavier); Bob Mintzer (EWI); Dee Palmer (drums, cymbals); Steve Dubin (drums, percussion, programming, drum programming); Steve Cobb (drums, percussion); David Garibaldi, Bert Smaak, Harvey Mason, Sr. , John Ferraro , Lil John Roberts, Omar Hakim, Peter Erskine, William Kennedy , Steve Ferrone, Ray Griffin (drums); Alex Acu?a (congas, percussion); George Jinda (cowbells, cymbals, finger cymbals, shaker, shekere, tambourine, temple blocks, crotales, sleigh bell); Tony Morales (cymbals); Lenny Castro, Luis Conte, Mario Argandona, Michael Fisher, Paulinho Da Costa, Pete Escovedo, Cassio Duarte (percussion); Eric Troyer (sampler).
  • Recording information: 29th Street Studios, Torrance, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Alpha Studios, Burbank, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); BearTracks, Suffern, NY (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Bill Champlin Studios (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Broadway Productions, New York, NY (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Brontosoarus Studio. Woodland Hills, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Buxer Studios, Los Angeles, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, IL (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Clinton Recorders, New York, NY (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Dubie Grooves, Los Angeles, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Enterprise studios, Burbank, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Frogland Studio (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Funky Joint Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Hansa House, Bonn, Germany (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Horizon Studios, NJ (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Juiper Studios, Glendale CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); LA FX, North Hollywood, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Larry Carlton's Studio, Canyon County, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Larry World Studios (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Live Oaks, Berkeley, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Ocean Way Studios, Hollywood CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Power Station, New York, NY (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Room 335, Hollywood, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Schnee Studio, North Hollywood, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Skyline Studios, New York, NY (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Soul Shack (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); The Clubhouse, San Francisco, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); the Record Plant, Hollywood, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002); Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA (07/11/1986-02/06/2002).
  • Arrangers: George Benson ; Jerry Hey; Russ Freeman ; Larry Carlton; Lee Ritenour ; Phil Davis; Ricky Peterson; Steve Dubin.
  • The Best Smooth Jazz Ever is packed with smooth jazz radio hits and highlights the musicians who have brought depth and soul to the most successful contemporary jazz label in the world over the past 20 years. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of GRP Records, this two-CD set features some of the most respected names in the jazz style, including Al Jarreau, Lee Ritenour, Ramsey Lewis, and Patti Austin, as well a hot new rendition of Steve Winwood's "Roll With It," performed by David Benoit, Richard Elliot, and Jeff Golub under the group name Group 3. Despite the fact that several of the artists on this compilation no longer record for GRP -- such as the Rippingtons, the Yellowjackets, and Acoustic Alchemy -- many of them got their start at GRP, a label co-founded by pianist Dave Grusin. There are many exceptional highlights within this set, including Al Jarreau's hit from his 2000 GRP debut, Tomorrow Today, titled "Just to Be Loved," and the late George Howard's rendition of "Baby Come to Me" from his 1991 CD titled Love and Understanding. However, the exclusion of songs performed or composed by Dave Grusin from this special anniversary compilation is very noticeable, especially since the label has received over 80 Grammy nominations and other coveted awards under his aegis. Otherwise this excellent compilation speaks for itself and remains a first-rate selection for any contemporary jazz collection. ~ Paula Edelstein
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