09/06/2024

Various Artists "Playboy Jazz - In A Smooth Groove" (2004) -Smooth Jazz-



Label : Concord Records, Inc.


États-Unis DISC 1

01 - Grazin' In The Grass (Harry J. Elston & Philemon Hou)
02 - Smiles And Smiles To Go (Larry Carlton)
03 - Ariana (Jeremy Wall)
04 - Stiletto Heels (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
05 - Groove With You (Ernest Isley, Marvin Isley, Kelly O. Isley, Ronald Isley, Bernard Rudolph Isley & Christopher H. Jasper)
06 - Don't Stop (Wayne & Nelson Braxton)
07 - Last Kiss (Gato Barbieri)
08 - From Now On (Barry J. Eastmond, Gordon Chambers & Phil Galdston)
09 - Steppin' Out (Rex Rideout & Paul Taylor)
10 - Walkin' On The Moon (Sting)
11 - Joyful (Ed Calle)
12 - Come With Me (Tania Maria & Regina Werneck)

DISC 2

01 - You Make Me Smile (Dave & Jeff Koz)
02 - Breezin' (Bobby Womack)
03 - Just The Two Of Us (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter & Bill Withers)
04 - Bella Luna (Russ Freeman)
05 - Reunion (Dave Valentin)
06 - Color Of Love (Cassandra Reed, Brett Lawrence & Annie Roman)
07 - Mist Trail (Dave Kochanski)
08 - La Samba (Ray Obiedo)
09 - Mountain Dance (Dave Grusin)
10 - Heaven (Peter Michael Escovedo)
11 - In & Out Of Love (Louis Biancaniello & Patti Austin)
12 - Songbird (Kenny G)


Compilation Produced by Chris Dunn
Executive Producer : John Burk
Mastered by Seth Presant at G Digital Studio


DISC 1

01 - Grazin' In The Grass

Boney James featuring Rick Braun
Originally released on 'Shake It Up' (Warner Brothers)
"Grazin' In The Grass" appears on the #1 Gold Album 'Shake It Up' (47557-2)
Phil Davis, Paul Brown, Rick Braun & Boney James : Arrangers
Boney James : Tenor Sax
Rick Braun : Trumpet
Phil Davis : Wurlitzer Piano
Larry Williams : Strings
Rohn Lawrence : Guitar
Larry Kimpel : Bass
Lil' John Roberts : Drums
Paulinho Da Costa : Percussion

02 - Smiles And Smiles To Go

Larry Carlton
Originally released on 'Alone But Never Alone' by Larry Carlton (MCAD-5689/SAN-443) on MCA Records
Larry Carlton : Arranger, Guitar & Additional Keyboards
Terry Trotter : DX7
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Rick Marotta : Drums
Michael Fisher : Percussion

03 - Ariana

Spyro Gyra
Originally released on 'Love & Other Obsessions' by Spyro Gyra (GRD-9808) on GRP Records
Chieli Minucci : Arranger
Jay Beckenstein : Saxophones
Tom Schuman : Keyboards
Julio Fernandez : Guitars
Joel Rosenblatt : Drums
Scott Ambush : Bass
Dave Samuels : Vibes, Marimba, Mallet Synthesizer, Marching Drum
Bashiri Johnson : Percussion
Steve Skinner : Drum Programming
Vaneese Thomas : Vocals
The No Sweat Horns :
Scott Kreitzer : Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flute
Barry Danielian : Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Randy Andos : Trombone, Bass Trombone
Scott Kreitzer : Horn Section Arranger

04 - Stiletto Heels

David Benoit & Russ Freeman
Originally released on 'The Benoit / Freeman Project 2' (PKD-8525) on Peak Records
David Benoit : Piano, Fender Rhodes & Yamaha Motif 8
Russ Freeman : Acoustic, Classical & Electric Guitars, Synth & Guitar Synth
Alex Al : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Luis Conte : Percussion

05 - Groove With You

Phil Perry
Originally released on 'Magic' by Phil Perry (PKD-8504) on Peak Records
Phil Perry : Lead vocals, Background vocals
Jochem van der Saag : Keyboards, Synths, Programming, Sound Design, Arranger & Background vocals
Melvin Lee Davis : Bass
Lee Ritenour : Additional Keyboards

06 - Don't Stop

Braxton Brothers
Originally released on 'Rollin'' by Braxton Brothers (PKD-8517) on Peak Records
Wayne Braxton : Drum Programming, Keys, Fender Rhodes, Saxophones
Nelson Braxton : Electric Guitars, Bass, Lead Bass
Peter Michael Escovedo : Percussion

07 - Last Kiss

Gato Barbieri
Originally released on 'The Shadow Of The Cat' by Gato Barbieri (PKD-8509) on Peak Records
Gato Barbieri : Tenor Sax & Vocal
Jason Miles : Keyboards & Programming
Peter White : Guitar
Will Lee : Bass
Sheila E. : Percussion
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums

08 - From Now On

Regina Belle
Originally released on 'This Is Regina!' by Regina Belle (PKD-8505) on Peak Records
Regina Belle : Vocals
Glenn Jones : Vocals
Barry J. Eastmond : Arranger, Keyboards & Drum Programming
Phil Hamilton : Acoustic Guitar

09 - Steppin' Out

Paul Taylor
Originally released on 'Steppin' Out' by Paul Taylor (PKD-8516) on Peak Records
Paul Taylor : Alto Sax
Rex Rideout : Keyboards & Programming
Dwight Sills : Drums
Nicholas Lane : Trumpet
Lee Thornburg : Trombone
Nicholas Lane : Horn Arrangement

10 - Walkin' On The Moon

Frank Vignola
Originally released on 'Déjà Vu' by Frank Vignola (CCD-4802) on Concord Records
Frank Vignola : Guitar
Mark Portmann : Keyboards
Ken Wallace : Additional Keyboards
Neil Stubenhaus : Bass
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Rafael Padilla : Percussion
Alan Hinds : Rhythm Guitar

11 - Joyful

Ed Calle
Originally released on 'Twilight' by Ed Calle (CCD-4942) on Concord Records
Lee Levin & Doug Emery : Arrangers
Ed Calle : Saxophone, String & Brass Arrangements, Soprano & Tenor Saxophones, EWI
Doug Emery : Programming
Lee Levin : Programming
Dan Warner : Guitars
Richard Bravo : Percussion
Clifford P. Walker : Auxiliary Percussion

12 - Come With Me

Tania Maria
Originally released on 'Come With Me' (CCD-4200) on Concord Records
Tania Maria : Arranger, Vocals, Acoustic Piano, Yamaha Electric Keyboard
John Peña : Electric Bass
Portinho : Drums
Steve Thornton : Percussion
Eddie Duran : Guitar

DISC 2

01 - You Make Me Smile

Dave Koz
Originally released on 'Lucky Man' by Dave Koz (CDP 0777 7 98892) on Capitol Records
Jeff Koz & David Koz : Arrangers
Jeff Koz : Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Bass & Drum Programming
Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone & Keyboards
Lenny Castro : Percussion
Nathan East : Bass
Michael Thompson : Electric Guitar
Rayford Griffin : Drums

02 - Breezin'

George Benson
Originally released on 'Breezin'' by George Benson (311-2) on Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
Claus Ogerman : Orchestra Arranger
George Benson : Lead Guitar & Vocals
Phil Upchurch : Rhythm Guitar & Bass
Ronnie Foster : Electric Piano & Mini-Moog
Jorge Dalto : Clavinet & Acoustic Piano
Harvey Mason : Drums
Ralph MacDonald : Percussion

03 - Just The Two Of Us

Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers
Originally released on 'Winelight" by Grover Washington Jr. (305-2) on Elektra Records
Bill Eaton : Arranger
Grover Washington Jr. : Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophones
Bill Withers : Vocals
Ralph MacDonald : Congas, Percussion, Syndrums
Steve Gadd : Drums
Marcus Miller : Bass
Eric Gale : Guitar
Richard Tee : Fender Rhodes
Bill Eaton : Oberheim Synthesizer
Ed Walsh : Oberheim 8-Voice Synthesizer

04 - Bella Luna

The Rippingtons
Originally released on 'Let It Ripp' by The Rippingtons (PKD-8514) on Peak Records
Russ Freeman : Guitar, Guitar Synth & Keyboards
Dave Karasony : Drums
Scott Breadman : Percussion
Bill Heeler : Keyboards
Eric Marienthal : Sax
Kim Stone : Bass

05 - Reunion

Dave Valentin
Originally released on 'Sunshower' by Dave Valentin (CCD-4872) on Concord Records
Dave Valentin : C Flute, Alto Flute & Assorted Flute Sounds
Bill O'Connell : Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano & Synthesizers
Robbie Ameen : Drums
Milton Cardona : Congas, Shakere & Various Percussion Instruments
Dave Samuel : Vibes
Steve Khan : Electric & Acoustic Guitars

06 - Color Of Love

Cassandra Reed
Originally released on 'Cassandra Reed' by Cassandra Reed (PKD-8513) on Peak Records
Cassandra Reed : Vocals
Wallace Roney : Trumpet
Jason Miles : Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Hammond B3
Dean Brown : Acoustic Guitar
James Genus : Bass
Gene Lake : Drums
Bashiri Johnson : Percussion

07 - Mist Trail

Eric Marienthal
Originally released on 'Sweet Talk' by Eric Marienthal (PKD-8510) on Peak Records
Dave Kochanski & Eric Marienthal : Arrangers
Eric Marienthal : Alto Saxophone
Dave Kochanski : Keyboards
Mike Ricchiuti : Acoustic Piano
Dean Brown : Electric Guitar
Will Lee : Bass
Chris Parker : Drums
Marc Quiñones : Congas & Percussion

08 - La Samba

Pete Escovedo
Originally released on 'E Music' by Pete Escovedo (CCD-4892) on Concord Records
Ray Obiedo : Arranger & Guitar
Pete Escovedo : Vocals & Percussion
Sheila Escovedo : Percussion
Peter Michael Escovedo : Congas & Percussion
Renato Neto : Piano
Oskar Cartaya : Bass
Mike Shapiro : Drums
Justo Almario : Soprano Saxophone
Lynn Mabry : Vocals
Zina Escovedo : Vocals & Percussion
Juanita Escovedo : Percussion
Renato Neto & Justo Almario : Solos

09 - Mountain Dance

Dave Grusin
Originally released on 'Mountain Dance' by Dave Grusin (GR-1018) on GRP Records
Dave Grusin : Arranger
Dave Grusin & The London Symphony Orchestra featuring : Harvey Mason, Ian Underwood, Jeff Mironov, Rubens Bassini, Ed Walsh, Marcus Miller

10 - Heaven

Sheila E. & The E. Train
Originally released on 'Heaven' by Sheila E. & The E. Train (CCD-4983) on Concord Records
Sheila E. : Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Reggie Hamilton : Bass
Byron Williams : Keys
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Gerald Albright : Sax
Lynn Maybry & Peter Michael : Additional Vocals

11 - In & Out Of Love

Patti Austin
Originally released on 'In & Out Of Love' by Patti Austin (CCD-4776) on Concord Records
Patti Austin : Vocals
Louis Biancaniello : Keyboards, Bass, Drums & Drum Programming
Vernon 'Ice' Black : Guitar

12 - Songbird

Kenny G
Originally released on 'Duotones' by Kenny G (ARCD-8496) on Arista Records