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

Label : Concord Records, Inc.

 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

David Benoit & Russ Freeman "After The Love Has Gone" (1994) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : GRP Records

01 - After The Love Has Gone (David Foster, Jay Graydon & Bill Champlin)

Arranged by Russ Freeman, David Benoit

David Benoit : Piano

Abraham Laboriel : Bass

Mike Baird : Drums

Russ Freeman : Guitar, Additional Keyboards, Percussion

Jerry Hey : Flugelhorn

Vesta, Phil Perry : Lead vocal

Phil Perry : Background vocals

Produced by Russ Freeman & David Benoit for Russ Freeman Productions

Executive Producers : Dave Grusin & Larry Rosen

Recorded at 29th Street Studio

Engineered by Alan Hirschberg

Assisted by Tim Aller

Post-Production by Michael Landy & Joseph Doughney at The Review Room / NYC

The Benoit/Freeman Project "The Benoit/Freeman Project 2" (2004) -Jazz Fusion / Smooth Jazz-

 Label : Peak Records

01 - Palmetto Park (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
02 - Via Nueve (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
03 - Montecito (Russ Freeman)
04 - Club Havana (Russ Freeman)
05 - Two Survivors (Al Anderson & Nicholas Gary)
06 - Samba (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
07 - Moon Through The Window (David Benoit)
08 - Struttin' (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
09 - Stiletto Heels (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
10 - Waiting For The Stars To Fall (Russ Freeman)


Produced by Russ Freeman & David Benoit
Executive Producers : Andi Howard, Russ Freeman & Mark Wexler
Vince Gill Vocals Produced by Russ Freeman
Mixed by Steve Sykes
Los Angeles Recording : Record One, Sherman Oaks, CA
Engineer : Clark Germain
Assistant Engineer : Tom Sweeney
Nashville Recording : The Tracking Room, Nashville, TN
Engineer : Steve Bashir
Assistant Engineer : Jason Lefan
Production Coordinator : Traci Sterling Bishir
Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by David Benoit
Concertmaster (Nashville String Machine) : Carl Gorodetzky
Additional Recording : Sound Kitchen, Nashville, TN
Engineer : Steve Bishir
Assistant Engineer : Matt Weeks
Mastered by Doug Sax & Robert Hadley at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, CA
Music Preparation : John & Julie Eidsvoog And Suzie Katayama at Sony Music Preparation

The Benoit / Freeman Project :
David Benoit : Piano, Fender Rhodes & Yamaha Motif 8
Russ Freeman : Acoustic, Classical & Electric Guitars, Synth & Guitar Synth

Additional Musicians :
Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums
Luis Conte : Percussion
Dave Carpenter : Bass on "Via Nueve"
Byron House : Bass on "Samba"
Peter Erskine : Drums on "Via Nueve" & Two Survivors"
Vince Gill : Vocals on "Two Survivors"
Chris Botti : Trumpet on "Club Havana" & "Struttin'"
David Pack : Vocals on "Montecito"
The Nashville String Machine on "Via Nueve", "Two Survivors", "Moon Through The Window" & "Waiting For The Stars To Fall"
Violins : Carl Gorodetzky, Pam Sixfin, Lee Larrison, Conni Ellisor, Alan Umstead, David Davidson, Mary K. Vanosdale, David Angell, Cathy Umstead, Cate Myer, Janet Askey & Gerald Greer
Viola : Kris Wilkinson, Gary Vanosdale & Jim Grosjean
Cello : Bob Mason, Carole Rabinowitz & Anthony LaMarchina
Bass : Craig Nelson & Jack Jezioro
Flute : Ann Richards
Oboe : Bobby Taylor
French Horn : Jennifer Kummer

The Benoit/Freeman Project "The Benoit/Freeman Project" (1994) -Jazz Fusion / Smooth Jazz-

 Label : GRP Records

01 - Reunion (Russ Freeman)
02 - When She Believed In Me (Kenny Loggins, David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
03 - Mediterranean Nights (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
04 - Swept Away (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
05 - The End Of Our Season (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
06 - After The Love Has Gone (David Foster, Jay Graydon & Bill Champlin)
07 - Smartypants (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)
08 - It's The Thought That Counts (David Benoit)
09 - Mirage (Russ Freeman)
10 - That's All I Could Say (David Benoit & Russ Freeman)


Produced by Russ Freeman & David Benoit for Russ Freeman Productions
Executive Producers : Dave Grusin & Larry Rosen
Recorded at Cheyenne Mountain Ranch Studios, Colorado ; Ocean Way Studios, Los Angeles & 29th Street Studios, Torrance, CA
Basic Tracks Recorded by Clark Germain
Assistants at Ocean Way : Mark Guilbeault & Jeff Demorrest
Overdubs, Guitars & Additional Keyboards Recorded by Russ Freeman at Cheyenne Mountain Ranch Studios
"After The Love Has Gone" Recorded at 29th Street Studios, Torrance, CA
Engineered by Alan Hirshberg
Assisted by Tim Aller
Basic Track Recorded by Alan Hirshberg
"When She Believed In Me" Recorded at Sound Design, Santa Barbara, CA
Engineered by Terry Nelson
Vocals Produced by Russ Freeman
Drums & Piano On "The End Of Our Season" & Horns on "Smartypants" Recorded at 29th Street Studios, Torrance, CA
Engineered by Clark Germain
Assisted by Tim Aller
Mixed by Russ Freeman & Assisted by Carl Griffin at Cheyenne Mountain Ranch Studios, Colorado
Mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, NYC

The Benoit/Freeman Project :
David Benoit
Russ Freeman


01 - Reunion

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion
Russ Freeman : Classical, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Synthesizers

02 - When She Believed In Me

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Russ Freeman : Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Synthesizers, Percussion
Kenny Loggins : Lead vocal
Kenny Loggins, Anjani Thomas & Steve George : Background vocals

03 - Mediterranean Nights

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion
Russ Freeman : Classical & Electric Guitars, Synthesizers

04 - Swept Away

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Russ Freeman : Classical & Electric Guitars, Synthesizers

05 - The End Of Our Season

David Benoit : Piano
Tony Morales : Drums
Russ Freeman : Classical & Electric Guitars, Synthesizers, Bass

06 - After The Love Has Gone

David Benoit : Piano
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Mike Baird : Drums
Russ Freeman : Guitar, Additional Keyboards & Percussion
Jerry Hey : Flugelhorn
Vesta & Phil Perry : Lead vocals
Phil Perry : Background vocals

07 - Smartypants

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion
Russ Freeman : Electric Guitars, Synthesizers
Jerry Hey & Gary Grant : Trumpets
Dan Higgins : Alto Sax
Jerry Hey : Trumpet Solo

08 - It's The Thought That Counts

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Russ Freeman : Classical Guitar

09 - Mirage

David Benoit : Piano
Nathan East : Bass
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Russ Freeman : Classical & Electric Guitars

10 - That's All I Could Say

David Benoit : Piano
Steve Reid : Percussion
Russ Freeman : Classical Guitar