Artist.......: Neal Davis
Title........: Rendezvous
Genre........: Smooth Jazz
Language.....: English
Tracks.......: 12
Source.......: CDDA
Playtime.....: 55:14 min
Release Size.: 80,7 MB
Release Date.: 02.02.2008
Street Year..: 1997
Label........: Creative Energy
Cat.no.......: CECD1008F
Quality......: -V2 --VBR-NEW / 44.1kHz
Ripper Soft..: EAC
Encoding Soft: LAME 3.97
01. Next To You 05:36
02. People Make The World Go Round 04:16
03. Wings Of Wind 04:46
04. Natural Emotion 04:53
05. Elena 04:52
06. Valencia 04:34
07. Good N Funky 03:28
08. The Last To Know 04:48
09. Kikis Crab House 05:09
10. Change The World 05:06
11. New Samba 04:11
12. Neal's Tune 03:35
RENDEZVOUS is filled with exciting, high quality Smooth Jazz
from composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Neal Davis.
HeÆs released some five CDs on his own Creative Energy label
and has been featured on several Visual Musik and
California Sunset recordings.
When RENDEZVOUS crossed our desk we jumped for joy. The originals
are outstanding and the coversà well, inspired.
Produced by Arno Lucas (Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau, George Duke,
Bonnie Raitt) the album features a killer guest list including
Warren Hill, Steve Reid (Rippingtons) and
Jeff Baxter (Steely Dan).
The project begins with a compelling original song called
ôNext To You,ö featuring Smooth Jazz guitarist Thom Rotella
and vocalist Jean McClain. NealÆs sonically perfect take
on ôPeople Make The World Go Roundö features the sax work
of Warren Hillà what a great recipe on this favorite.
ôWings of Windö is simply stunningà a sweet, hopeful piece
that showcases DavisÆ keyboard prowess.
Thefunkadelic ôGood N Funkyö gets your wiggle wagginÆà
while ôKikiÆs Crab Houseö is a total slam dunk
Smooth Jazz groove from start to finish.
WeÆre also taken by the classy arrangement of the Eric
Clapton and Babyface hit ôChange The World.ö
This collection concludes with a deep, reflective piece
called ôNealÆs Tune,ö a perfect ending to a perfect outing.
Neal DavisÆ RENDEZVOUS is a delightful discovery and proof
positive that independent music is thriving.
~SANDY SHORE / www.smoothjazz.com