Melissa Manchester "Re:view" (2024) -Pop Soul-

Label : Thanksgiving Whatever, Inc.

 01 - Whenever I Call You Friend (Kenny Loggins & Melissa Manchester)

02 - Through The Eyes Of Love (Carole Bayer Sager & Marvin Hamlisch)

03 - You Should Hear How She Talks About You (Dean Pitchford & Tom Snow)

04 - Fire In The Morning (Stephen Dorff, Gary Harju & Larry Herbstritt)

05 - Come In From The Rain (Carole Bayer Sager & Melissa Manchester)

06 - Midnight Blue (Carole Bayer Sager & Melissa Manchester)

07 - Confide In Me (Melissa Manchester & Stanley Schwartz)

08 - Just Too Many People (Melissa Manchester & Vini Poncia)

09 - Don't Cry Out Loud (Carole Bayer Sager & Peter Allen)

10 - Just You And I (Melissa Manchester & Carole Bayer Sager)

Executive Producer & Produced by Melissa Manchester

Tracks 01 & 08 : Co-Produced by Stephan Oberhoff

Tracks 01 & 08 : Associate Produced by Johnny Schaeffer

Track 07 : Associate Produced by Susan Holder

Audio Engineering : Stephan Oberhoff, Tim Jaquette, Erick Zobler, Emmanuel Cervantes, Dominic Camardella, Brandon Cortes, Tom Rutledge / Inca-Hoots Productions 

Track 08 Mixed by Stephan Oberhoff at Full Circle Studio, Pasadena, CA

Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, CA

01 - Whenever I Call You Friend

Featuring Kenny Loggins & Dave Koz

Vocals : Melissa Manchester, Kenny Loggins

Arranged by Melissa Manchester, Stephan Oberhoff, Johnny Schaefer

Saxophone : Dave Koz

Piano : Melissa Manchester

All Other Instruments : Stephan Oberhoff

02 - Through The Eyes Of Love

Vocals : Melissa Manchester

Instrumentals : Tim Jaquette, Emmanuel Cervantes

Recorded at The Citrus College Studios in Glendora, CA

03 - You Should Hear How She Talks About You

Vocals, Keys : Melissa Manchester

Instrumentals : Citrus College Pop Band

Background vocals : Citrus Singers, Melissa Manchester, Garrison Holder, Susan Holder

Saxophone : David Catalan

Synth Strings : Steve Welch

04 - Fire In The Morning

Vocals : Melissa Manchester

Instrumentals : Melissa Manchester, Citrus College Pop Band, Steve Welch

05 - Come In From The Rain

Vocals, Piano : Melissa Manchester

Bassoon : William Wood

Instrumental Arrangement : Peter Hume

06 - Midnight Blue

Featuring Dolly Parton

Vocals : Melissa Manchester, Dolly Parton

Keys : Melissa Manchester

Instrumentals : Tim Jaquette, Emmanuel Cervantes

07 - Confide In Me

Vocals : Melissa Manchester

Saxophone : Stanley Schwartz

Arranged by Melissa Manchester & Stephan Oberhoff

Piano, Guitar, Hand Percussion : Stephan Oberhoff

Violin : Luis Mascaro

Bass : Abraham Laboriel

Drums : Lucio Vieira

08 - Just Too Many People

Arranged & Orchestrated by Melissa Manchester, Stephan Oberhoff, Johnny Schaefer

Vocals, Piano : Melissa Manchester

Keyboards, Synthesizers, Drums, Bass, Percussion, Electric Guitars, B3 Organ : Stephan Oberhoff

Horn Arrangement : David Catalan

Horns : Citrus College Pop Band

09 - Don't Cry Out Loud

Vocals, Keys : Melissa Manchester

Instrumentals : Tim Jaquette, Emmanuel Cervantes

10 - Just You And I

Featuring Gerald Albright

Vocals : Melissa Manchester, Citrus Singers, Susan Holder

Instrumentals : Melissa Manchester, Citrus College Pop Band, Steve Welch

Saxophone : Gerald Albright

Bob James / Dave Koz "Just Us" (2025) -Contemporary Jazz-

Label : Just Koz Entertainment

 01 - Sommation (Bob James)

02 - My Ship (Kurt Weill & Ira Gershwin)

03 - T W O (Dave Koz & Bob James)

04 - All The Way (Jimmy van Heusen & Sammy Cahn) 

05 - Fontaine d'Alice (Bob James)

06 - The Naked Ballet (Dave Koz)

07 - Smile (Charlie Chaplin, Geoffrey Parsons & John Turner)

08 - Rue de Rivoli (Dave Koz)

09 - Protea (Bob James)

10 - New Hope (Dave Koz & Todd Schroeder)

Bonus Track - CD only

11 - Sunny Side Of The Street (Jimmy McHugh & Dorothy Fields)

Produced by Bob James, Dave Koz & David Marchione

Engineered & Mixed by David Marchione at Unicorn Studios, Traverse City, MI

Mastered by Alex DeTurk at the Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, NY

Piano Technician : Rolf von Walthausen

Assistant Engineer : Jamey Tate

Bob James : Acoustic Piano

Dave Koz : Alto & Soprano Saxophone

Various Artists "Golden Slumbers - A Father's Lullaby" (2002) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : RendezVous Entertainment

 01 - Blackbird (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)

02 - Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)

03 - Charlotte's Song (Traditional)

04 - Brahms' Lullaby (Johannes Brahms)

05 - You'll Be In My Heart (Kala's Lullaby) (Phil Collins)

06 - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Wolfgang Mozart)

07 - When You Wish Upon A Star (Ned Washington & Leigh Harline)

08 - Hush Little Baby (Traditional)

09 - Somewhere Over The Rainbow (E.Y. Harburg & Harold Arlen)

10 - Lullaby For Isabella (Dave Koz & Jeff Koz)

11 - Afro Cuban Lullaby (Traditional)

12 - All The Pretty Horses / Scarborough Fair (Traditional)

13 - You Can Close Your Eyes (James Taylor)

14 - Golden Slumbers (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)

Executive Producers : Dave Koz, Jeff Koz, Hyman Katz & Frank Cody

Conceived by Unique Koz

Mixed by Craig Bauer at Hinge, Chicago, IL

Assisted by Steve Johnson, Chris Manes & Mat Prock

Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc, Hollywood, CA

01 - Blackbird

Featuring Dave Koz & Jeff Koz

Produced & Arranged by Jeff Koz & Dave Koz

Engineered by Frank Nadasdy

Second Engineer : Don Hart

Recorded at HUM Studios, Santa Monica, CA

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone

Jeff Koz : Guitar & Keyboards

02 - Isn't She Lovely

Featuring John Stoddart

Produced, Arranged & Recorded by John Stoddart

Recorded at The Noise Factory

John Stoddart : Keyboards & Vocals

03 - Charlotte's Song

Featuring Peter White

Produced & Arranged by Peter White

Recorded at Cookie Jar, Van Nuys, CA

Peter White : Acoustic Guitar, Recorder & Keyboards

04 - Brahms' Lullaby

Featuring Brian Culbertson

Produced & Arranged by Brian Culbertson

Recorded at BCM Studios, Woodland Hills, CA by Brian Culbertson & Megatrax, North Hollywood by Eddie King

Brian Culbertson : Piano & Keyboards

Hyman Katz : Flute

Michelle Culbertson : Vocals

05 - You'll Be In My Heart (Kala's Lullaby)

Featuring Steve Kujala, Grant Geissman & Brad Cole

Produced & Arranged by Brad Cole

Engineered by Brad Cole & Eric Greedy

Recorded at The ColeMine, North Hollywood, CA

Steve Kujala : Flute

Grant Geissman : Acoustic Guitars

Brad Cole : Piano & Keyboards

06 - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Featuring Dave Koz & Jeff Koz

Produced & Arranged by Jeff Koz & David Koz

Engineered by Frank Nadasdy

Assistant Engineer : Robert R-Lo Lopez

Recorded at HUM Studios, Santa Monica, CA

Jeff Koz : Acoustic Guitar & Keyboards

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone

07 - When You Wish Upon A Star

Featuring David Benoit

Produced by David Benoit, Jeff Koz & Dave Koz

Engineered by Frank Nadasdy

Assistant Engineer : Robert R-Lo Lopez

Recorded at HUM Studios, Santa Monica, CA

Arranged by David Benoit

David Benoit : Acoustic Piano

Jeff Koz : Acoustic Guitar & Keyboards

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone

08 - Hush Little Baby

Featuring Bruce Watson

Produced, Arranged & Recorded by Bruce Watson

Bruce Watson : Guitars, Keyboards & Percussion

Danielle Watson : Voice

09 - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Featuring Rick Braun

Produced by Rick Braun

Arranged & Engineered by Rick Braun & Brian Culbertson

Recorded at Brauntosaurus Studios, Woodland Hills, CA & BCM Studos, Woodland Hills, CA

Rick Braun : Flugelhorn & Keyboards

Brian Culbertson : Keyboards

10 - Lullaby For Isabella

Featuring Dave Koz & Jeff Koz

Produced by Jeff Koz & Dave Koz

Engineered by Frank Nadasdy

Assistant Engineer : Cliff Magreta

Recorded at HUM Studios, Santa Monica, CA

Arranged by Jeff Koz

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone & Keyboards

Jeff Koz : Acoustic Guitar & Keyboards

Marc Levisohn : Sound Design

11 - Afro Cuban Lullaby

Featuring Bruce Watson

Produced, Arranged & Recorded by Bruce Watson

Bruce Watson : Acoustic, Electric & Pedal Steel Guitars, Keyboards & Percussion

12 - All The Pretty Horses / Scarborough Fair

Featuring Grant Geissman & Brad Cole

Produced & Arranged by Brad Cole

Engineered by Brad Cole & Eric Greedy

Recorded at The ColeMine, North Hollywood, CA

Pedro Eustache : Wood Flute

Grant Geissman : Acoustic Guitars

Brad Cole : Piano & Keyboards

13 - You Can Close Your Eyes

Featuring Norman Brown

Produced by Jeff Koz & Dave Koz

Engineered by Frank Nadasdy

Assistant Engineer : Cliff Magreta

Recorded at HUM Studios, Santa Monica, CA

Arranged by Jeff Koz

Norman Brown : Elecric Guitar

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone

Jeff Koz : Keyboards

Tim Davis : Vocals

14 - Golden Slumbers

Featuring Dave Koz & Jeff Koz

Produced by Jeff Koz & Dave Koz

Engineered by Frank Nadasdy

Second Engineer : Dan Hart

Recorded at HUM Studios, Santa Monica, CA

Arranged by Jeff Koz

Jeff Koz : Acoustic Piano, Guitars & Keyboards

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone

Jordan Koz : Special Guest Vocal

Brian Culbertson ‎"Nice & Slow" (2001) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Atlantic Recording Corporation

01 - Just Another Day (Brian Culbertson & Jeff Lorber)
02 - Get It On (Brian Culbertson)
03 - Nice & Slow (Brian Culbertson, S. Ford & Donnell Spencer Jr.)
04 - I Could Get Used To This (Brian Culbertson & L. Robbins)
05 - Without Your Love (Brian Culbertson)
06 - Someone (Brian Culbertson & Kenny Lattimore)
07 - Prelude To Together Tonight
08 - Together Tonight (Brian Culbertson)
09 - All About You (Brian Culbertson & Dave Koz)
10 - I Wanna Know (J. Thomas, Jolyon Skinner & M. Williams)
11 - Someone (Bonus Mix) (Brian Culbertson & Kenny Lattimore)


Produced by Brian Culbertson
Executive Producer : Guy Eckstine

"Nice & Slow" Vocals Co-Produced by Donnell Spencer, Jr.
"Someone" (Both Versions) Co-Produced by Steve Lu for Chibola Productions
All Piano Tracks Co-Produced by Scott Steiner except "Someone" Co-Produced by Steve Lu & "Someone" (Bonus Mix) Co-Produced by Craig Bauer
All arrangements by Brian Culbertson except :
"Just Another Day" Arranged by Brian Culbertson & Jeff Lorber
"Nice & Slow" Vocal Arrangement by Sherree & Donnell Spencer, Jr.
"Someone" Arranged by Brian Culbertson, Steve Lu & Guy Eckstine
"I Wanna Know" Arranged by Brian Culbertson & Jim Reid
"Someone" (Bonus Mix) Arranged by Brian Culbertson & Steve Lu
"Someone" (Both Versions) Vocal Arrangement by Brian Culbertson, Steve Lu & Kenny Lattimore
Studio Credits :
Mixed by Craig Bauer at Hinge, Chicago, IL
Recorded at BCM Studios by Brian Culbertson & Steve Lu ; Hinge by Craig Bauer & Scott Steiner, Assisted by Mathew Prock & Steve Johnson ; JHL Sound by Jeff Lorber ; Megatrax by Eddie King & Coco-Butt Studios by Michael Thompson

Digital Editing by Scott Steiner & Matthew Prock

Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, CA


01 - Just Another Day

Featuring Herb Alpert & Jeff Lorber
Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards & Drum Programming
Herb Alpert : Trumpet
Jeff Lorber : Fender Rhodes
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Alex Al : Bass
Oscar Seaton Jr. : Drums
Lenny Castro : Percussion

02 - Get It On

Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards, Synth Bass, Drum Programming, Trumpet & Trombone
Jim Reid : Tenor Saxophone
Alexx Daye : Vocals
Tony Maiden : Guitar
Ricky Peterson : Hammond B3 Organ
Alex Al : 'Live' Bass
Lenny Castro : Percussion

03 - Nice & Slow

Featuring Sherree & Trey Larenz
Brian Culbertson : Piano, Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards, Synth & 'Live' Bass (Inspired by Alex Al) & Drum Programming
Sherree : Lead & Background vocals
Trey Larenz : Lead & Background vocals
Donnell Spencer Jr. : Vocal Co-Production & Background vocals
Tony Maiden : Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Ricky Peterson : Wurlitzer

04 - I Could Get Used To This

Featuring Dave Koz
Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards, Synth Bass & Drum Programming
Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone
Paul Jackson Jr. : Rhythm Guitar
Michael Thompson : E-Bow & Pad Guitars
Ricky Peterson : Hammond B3 Organ 'Blips'
Lenny Castro : Percussion

05 - Without Your Love

Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards & Drum Programming
Jim Reid : Tenor Saxophone
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Ricky Peterson : Hammond B3 Organ
Alex Al : Bass
Lenny Castro : Percussion

06 - Someone

Featuring Kenny Lattimore
Co-Produced by Steve Lu for Chibola Productions
Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards, Synth Bass & Drum Programming
Kenny Lattimore : Lead & Background vocals
Steve Lu : Synth Bass, Additional Keyboards & Synth Programming
G. Moe : Guitar
Sherree : Background vocals

07 - Prelude To Together Tonight

Brian Culbertson : Piano

08 - Together Tonight

Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards & Drum Programming
Ricky Peterson : Hammond B3 Organ
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Richard Patterson : Bass
Lenny Castro : Percussion

09 - All About You

Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards & Drum Programming
Michael Thompson : Acoustic, Electric & Synth Guitars
Richard Patterson : Bass
Lenny Castro : Percussion
Paul Mabin & Michelle Culbertson : Background vocals

10 - I Wanna Know

Featuring Kirk Whalum
Brian Culbertson : Piano & Strings
Kirk Whalum : Tenor Saxophone
Tony Maiden : Guitar
Eddie Miller : Fender Rhodes
Ricky Peterson : Hammond B3 Organ
Alex Al : Bass
Donnell Spencer Jr. : Drums
Lenny Castro : Percussion

11 - Someone (Bonus Mix)

Featuring Kenny Lattimore
Co-Produced by Steve Lu for Chibola Productions
Brian Culbertson : Piano, Keyboards, Synth Bass & Drum Programming
Kenny Lattimore : Lead & Background vocals
Steve Lu : Synth Bass, Additional Keyboards & Synth Programming
Michael Thompson : Acoustic, Electric & Synth Guitars
Sherree : Background vocals

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

Various Artists "Jazz To The World" (1995) -Contemporary Jazz / Christmas Music-

Label : Blue Note Records

 

 01 - Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard & Richard B. Smith)

02 - Baby, It's Cold Outside (Frank Loesser)

03 - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Edmond Sears & Richard Storrs Willis)

04 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin)

05 - O Tannenbaum (Traditional)

06 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow (Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne)

07 - The Christmas Waltz (Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne)

08 - The Little Drummer Boy (Katherine Davis, Hnery Onorati & Harry Simone)

09 - I'll Be Home For Christmas (Walter Kent & Kim Gannon)

10 - Oh Come O Come Emmanuel (Traditional)

11 - Christmas Blues (David Holt & Sammy Cahn)

12 - Angels We Have Heard On High (Traditional)

13 - The Christmas Song (Mel Tormé & Robert Wells)

14 - What Child Is This? (Traditional)

15 - Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard & Richard B. Smith)

16 - Il est né, le divin enfant (Traditional)

Album Producer : Christine Martin

Executive Producers : Bruce Lundvall & Bobby Shriver

01 - Winter Wonderland

Herb Alpert & Jeff Lorber

Arranged by Jeff Lorber

Produced by Herb Alpert & Jeff Lorber

Co-Produced by Alan Meyerson

Recorded & Mixed by Alan Meyerson at H.A. Studio, Santa Monica, CA

Herb Alpert : Trumpet

Jeff Lorber : Piano / Keyboards

DeWayne 'Smitty' Smith : Bass

Harvey Mason : Drums / Sleigh Bells

02 - Baby, It's Cold Outside

Dianne Reeves & Lou Rawls

Produced & Arranged by Billy Vera

Recorded by Brian Levy, May 10, 1995, at Clearlake Audio, Burbank, CA

Dianne Reeves : Vocals

Lou Rawls : Vocals

Teddy Edwards : Tenor Sax

Sherman Ferguson : Drums

Gerald Wiggins : Piano

Andy Simpkins : Bass

03 - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Fourplay

Arranged by Bob James

Produced by Fourplay

Engineered & Mixed by Don Murray

Assisted by Mike Kloster

Recorded & Mixed at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA

Production Coordinator : Debra Johnson for Balancing Act Productions

Bob James : Keyboards

Lee Ritenour : Guitar

Nathan East : Bass & Santa Scat

Harvey Mason : Drums

04 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Diana Krall

Produced by Diana Krall & Maryanne Topper

Recorded & Mixed by Jim Anderson at Power Station Studios, New York City

Assistant Engineer : Rory Romano

Production Coordinator : Anna Sala

Diana Krall : Piano & Vocal

James Genus : Bass

Russell Malone : Guitar

05 - O Tannenbaum

Stanley Clarke, George Duke & Everette Harp

Produced by George Duke, Everette Harp & Stanley Clarke

Arranged by George Duke

Recorded & Mixed by Erik Zobler at Record 1, Sharman Oaks, CA

Assistant Engineer : Jim Champagne

Everette Harp : Alto Sax

George Duke : Piano

Stanley Clarke : Bass

Oscar Brashear : Trumpet

Ralph Penland : Drums

06 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow

Michael Franks

Produced by Artie Traum

Recorded & Mixed by Tom Mark at The Make Believe Ballroom, West Shokan, NY

Michael Franks : Vocals

Steve Swallow : Bass

Carla Bley : Piano

Danny Gottlieb : Drums

Artie Traum : Acoustic Guitar

Veronica Nunn : Background vocals

07 - The Christmas Waltz

The Brecker Brothers with Steve Khan

Produced & Arranged by Steve Khan

Recorded by Malcolm Pollack & Artie Friedman

Assisted by Julian Gorgoni

Mixed by Malcolm Pollack

Recorded & Mixed at Lighstream Studios, New York City

Programmed & Sequenced by Al Gorgoni & Steve Khan

Randy Brecker : Flugelhorn

Michael Brecker : Tenor Sax

Steve Khan : Nylon String Guitar

Nestor Sanchez & Doris Eugenio : Coro

08 - The Little Drummer Boy

Cassandra Wilson

Produced by Craig Street

Recorded & Mixed by Danny Kopelson

Assisted by John Chiarolanzio

Recorded at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, NY

Mixed at Sear Sound, New York City

Assistant Mix Engineer : Bil Emmons

Cassandra Wilson : Vocal

Cyro Baptista : All Percussion

09 - I'll Be Home For Christmas

Herbie Hancock & Eliane Elias

Produced by Eliane Elias

Arranged by Eliane Elias & Herbie Hancock

Recorded & Mixed by Joe Ferl at Hit Factory - Studio C, New York City

Assisted by Carl Glanville

Edited by Nicholas Prout at Foothill Studios, New York City

Piano Technician : Dirk Dickten

Eliane Elias : Left Channel Piano

Herbie Hancock : Right Channel Piano

10 - Oh Come O Come Emmanuel

John McLaughlin

Produced & Arranged by Jim Beard

Co-Produced & Co-Arranged by Jon Herington

Recorded by Jim Beard at Jimsong Studios

Assisted by Jon Herington

Guitar Recorded by Maurice Ouazana at Studio Ygmas, Beausoleil, Monaco

Mixed by Malcolm Pollack at Unique Studios, New York City

John McLaughlin : Guitar

Ben Perowsky : Cymbals

Jim Beard : All Other Instruments

11 - Christmas Blues

Holly Cole

Produced by Holly Cole Trio

Executive Producer : Tom Berry

Recorded & Mixed by Jeff Wolpert at Inception Sound, Toronto, Canada

Holly Cole : Vocal

Aaron Davis : Piano

David Piltch : String Bass

12 - Angels We Have Heard On High

Step Ahead

Produced & Arranged by Mike Mainieri

Recorded & Mixed by James Farber at Power Station Studios, New York City

Remixed by Dan Gelbert

Assisted by Rick Lamb

Production Coordinator : Monica Petty

Mike Mainieri : Vibraphone

Donny McCaslin : Soprano Saxophone

Rachel Z : Piano

Victor Bailey : Bass

Clarence Penn : Drums

13 - The Christmas Song

Anita Baker

Produced by Michael Stevens

Orchestra Conducted by Ian Fraser

Recorded by Ed Greene

Music Arranged by William M. Byers III

Remixed by Gerard Smerek at Vanguard Studios, Oak Park, MI

Assistant Engineer : Clell Moore

Anita Baker : Vocal

14 - What Child Is This?

Chick Corea

Produced & Arranged by Chick Corea

Recorded & Mixed by Bernie Kirsh at Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Production Coordinator : Evelyne Brechstein

Chick Corea : Piano

15 - Winter Wonderland

Dave Koz

Produced by Dave Koz

Recorded & Mixed by Eddie King at Kingsound Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Production Coordinator : Mary Anne Campagna

Dave Koz : Alto & Soprano Sax

Donn Wyatt : Keyboards

Bill Sharpe : Bass

Tony Maiden : Guitar

Gerry Brown : Drums

Steve Reid : Percussion

16 - Il est né, le divin enfant

Dr. John

Produced & Arranged by Ronnie Cuber

Associate Producer : Roberta Cuber

Recorded & Mixed by Julio Pena at Studio 900, New York City

Assisted by Joe Johnson

Edited by Greg Calbi at Masterdisk

Mac Rebennack : Piano

Ronnie Cuber : Baritone Sax

Lew Soloff : Trumpet

Birch Johnson : Trombone

Marcus Rojas : Tuba

Richard Crooks : Drums

Alina : Support & Dialect Coaching

Dave Koz "At The Movies" (2008) -Smooth Jazz / Standards-

Label : Capitol Records

 01 - Over The Rainbow (The Wizard Of Oz) (Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg)
02 - Moon River (Breakfast At Tiffany's) (Henri Mancini & Johnny Mercer)
03 - As Time Goes By (Casablanca) (Herman Hupfeld)
04 - Somewhere (West Side Story) (Leonard Bernstein)
05 - The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From The Sandpiper) (Johnny Mandel & Paul Francis Webster)
06 - The Pink Panther (The Pink Panther) (Henry Mancini)
07 - The Way We Were (The Way We Were) (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch)
08 - The Summer Knows (Theme From Summer Of '42) (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Michael Legrand)
09 - It Might Be You (Tootsie) (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Dave Grusin)
10 - Cinema Paradiso Suite (Cinema Paradiso) (Andrea Morricone & Ennio Morricone)
11 - A Whole New World (Aladdin) (Alan Menken & Timothy Rice)
12 - Schindler's List (Main Theme From Schindler's List) (John Williams)

Bonus Tracks

13 - Alfie (Alfie) (Burt Bacharach & Al David)
14 - Love Theme From The Godfather (The Godfather) (Larry Kusik, Rudy Marquez, Giovanni Rota & Nino Rota)

DVD

01 - As Time Goes By (Casablanca) (Herman Hupfeld)

02 - The Way We Were (The Way We Were) (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch)

03 - Over The Rainbow (The Wizard Of Oz) (Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg)

04 - The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From The Sandpiper) (Johnny Mandel & Paul Francis Webster)

05 - Alfie (Alfie) ()

06 - The Pink Panther (The Pink Panther) (Henry Mancini)

07 - It Might Be You (Tootsie) (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Dave Grusin)

08 - The Summer Knows (Theme From Summer Of '42) (Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Michael Legrand)

09 - Schindler's List (Main Theme From Schindler's List) (John Williams)

10 - Moon River (Breakfast At Tiffany's) (Henri Mancini & Johnny Mercer)

Produced by Phil Ramone
Recorded by Al Schmitt, Frank Filipetti & Dave O'Donnell
Mixed by Al Schmitt at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Additional Engineering by David Benson, Bruce Feagle, Jan Folkson, Michael O'Reilly & Bill Schnee
Production Manager & Orchestra Contractor : Jill Dell'Abate
Pro-Tools Operators : Andrew Felluss & Darius Fong
Mix Assistants : Steve Genewick & Bill Smith
Assistant Engineers : Tim Whotney, Justin Shturtz, Angie Teo & Darius Fong
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, CA ; Right Track Studios,  Sound On Sound & Avatar Studios, New York City ; Bennett Studios, Englewood, New Jersey ; Paul Gilman Music, Palm Springs, CA & Schnee Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Mastered by Doug Sax with Sangwook 'Sunny' Nam at The Mastering Lab, Ojai, California

Orchestra :
Concert Master : Elena Barere
Violins : Yuri Vodorov, David Chan, Laura McGinniss, Katherine Fong, Ann Lehmann, Ricky Sortomme, Jean Ingraham, Ann Leathers, Marti Sweet, Abe Appleman, Jan Mullen, Avril Brown, Jonathan Dinklage, Cenovia Cummins
Violas : Vincent Lionti, Crystal Garner, Craig Mumm, Adria Benjamin, Judy Witmer, Maxine Roach
Cello : Richard Locker, Jeanne LeBlanc, Diane Barere, Eugene Moye, Ellen Westerman
Bass : Larry Glazener & Gail Kruvand
Harp : Stacy Shames
Flute : Pamela Sklar
Oboe / English Horn : Diane Lesser
English Horn : Bill Meredith
Clarinet / Flute : David Mann & Charlie Pillow
Clarinet : John Manasse
Bassoon : Ron Jannelli & Marc Goldberg
French Horns : Julie Landsman, Joe Anderer, Patrick Milando, Anne Scharer & Stewart Rose
Tuba : Chris Hall
Percussion : Jim Saporito
Timpani : Joe Passaro


01 - Over The Rainbow

Vocal Introduction : Judy Garland
Alto Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mounsey
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mounsey

02 - Moon River

Featuring Barry Manilow
Vocals : Barry Manilow
Alto Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mathes
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mathes

03 - As Time Goes By

Spoken Introduction : Ingrid Bergman
Soprano Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Randy Waldman
Drums : Gregg Field
Bass : Kevin Axt
Acoustic Guitar : Dean Parks
Electric Guitar : Michael Thompson
Keyboards : Jim Cox
Arranged by Randy Waldman
Conducted by Rob Mounsey

04 - Somewhere

Featuring Anita Baker
Vocals : Anita Baker
Alto Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Barry Eastmond
Fender Rhodes : Randy Waldman
Drums : Gregg Field
Bass : Kevin Axt
Acoustic Guitar : Dean Parks
Electric Guitar : Michael Thompson
Keyboards : Jim Cox
Arranged by Victor Vanacore
Conducted by Rob Mounsey

05 - The Shadow Of Your Smile

Featuring Johnny Mathis & Chris Botti
Vocals : Johnny Mathis
Trumpet : Chris Botti
Tenor Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mounsey
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mounsey

06 - The Pink Panther

Soprano Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mounsey
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Trumpets : Jim Hynes & Tony Kadlec
Tenor Trombones : Larry Farrell & Birch Johnson
Bass Trombone : George Flynn
Alto Sax : Ken Hitchcock
Tenor Sax : Andy Snitzer & Charlie Pillow
Baritone Sax : Roger Rosenberg
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mounsey

07 - The Way We Were

Featuring Vanessa Williams
Vocals : Vanessa Williams
Alto Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mathes
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mathes

08 - The Summer Knows

Alto Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Randy Waldman
Drums : Gregg Field
Bass : Kevin Axt
Acoustic Guitar : Dean Parks
Electric Guitar : Michael Thompson
Keyboards : Jim Cox
Arranged by Victor Vanacore
Conducted by Rob Mounsey

09 - It Might Be You

Featuring : India.Arie
Vocals : India.Arie
Soprano Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mounsey
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mounsey

10 - Cinema Paradiso Suite 

Alto Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Randy Waldman
Drums : Gregg Field
Bass : Kevin Axt
Acoustic Guitar : Dean Parks
Electric Guitar : Michael Thompson
Keyboards : Jim Cox
Arranged by Victor Vanacore
Conducted by Rob Mounsey

11 - A Whole New World 

Featuring Donna Summer
Vocals : Donna Summer
Soprano Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano : Rob Mathes
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Bass : David Finck
Guitars : Rodney Jones & Jeff Mironov
Keyboards : Philippe Saisse
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mathes

12 - Schindler's List

Soprano Saxophone : Dave Koz
Piano & Acoustic Guitar : Rob Mathes
Drums : Shawn Pelton
Arranged & Conducted by Rob Mathes

13 - Alfie

Gregg Field : Drums

David Benoit : Piano

Dave Carpenter : Bass

Arranged by Dave Koz & David Benoit

14 - Love Theme From The Godfather

Gregg Field : Drums

David Benoit : Piano

Dave Carpenter : Bass

Arranged by Dave Koz

DVD

01 - As Time Goes By

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02 - The Way We Were

Featuring Vanessa Williams

03 - Over The Rainbow

/

04 - The Shadow Of Your Smile

Featuring Johnny Mathis

05 - Alfie

06 - The Pink Panther

/

07 - It Might Be You

Featuring Peter White

08 - The Summer Knows

09 - Schindler's List

/

10 - Moon River 

Featuring Barry Manilow

Dave Koz "December Makes Me Feel This Way - A Holiday Album" (1997) -Smooth Jazz / Christmas Music-

Label : Capitol Records

 01 - Sleighride (Leroy Anderson)

02 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane)

03 - Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard & Dick Smith)

04 - White Christmas (Irving Berlin)

05 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (J. Fred Coots & Haven Gillespie)

06 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (Mel Tormé & Robert Wells)

07 - I'll Be Home For Christmas (Walter Kent & Kim Gannon)

08 - Little Drummer Boy (Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone)

09 - December Makes Me Feel This Way (Dave Koz, Jud Friedman & Allan Rich)

10 - Silverbells (Jay Livingston & Ray Evans)

11 - Eight Candles (A Song For Hanukkah) (Dave Koz & Phil Parlapiano)

12 - O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (Public Domain)

13 - Auld Lang Syne (Public Domain)

The Band :

Dave Koz : Alto, Tenor, Soprano & Baritone Saxophones, Keyboards, Acoustic Piano, Lead vocals on "December Makes Me Feel This Way"

Bruce Watson : Acoustic, Nylon, Slide & Electric Guitars, Pedal & Lap Steel Guitars, Mandolins, Harmonica

Phil Parlapiano : Keyboards, B-3 Organ , Pump Organ, Mellotron, Celeste, Wurlitzer, Accordion, Mandolins, Acoustic Piano & Acoustic Guitars

David Piltch : Acoustic Bass

Doug Pettibone : Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Nylon & Baritone Guitar

Steven Théard (Stevo) : Drums, Percussion, Trash Can, Sleigh Bells

Additional Musicians & Guests :

Jeff Koz : Nylon Guitar Solo on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

Victoria Shaw : Background vocals on "December Makes Me Feel This Way"

Lisa Haley : Fiddle on "Eight Candles (A Song For Hanukkah)"

Phil Hartman : Beat Poet Narration

Produced by Thom Panunzio & Dave Koz

Arranged by Dave Koz

Recorded April-May 1997 at :

Groovemasters Recording, Santa Monica, CA

House of Blues Studios, Encino, CA

Studio Seven, Hollywood, CA

Engineered by Thom Panunzio, Bob Salcedo, David Bryant & Nick Els

Album Mixed by Thom Panunzio with John Agusto at A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, CA

Executive Producer : Bruce Lundvall

Dave Koz "Ultimate Christmas" (2011) -Christmas Music / Smooth Jazz-

Label : Capitol Records

 01 - Welcoming The Season (Prelude) (Dave Koz)

02 - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (John F. Coots & Haven Gillespie)

03 - The Christmas Song (Mel Tormé & Robert Wells)

04 - Sleigh Ride (Leroy Anderson)

05 - White Christmas (Irving Berlin)

06 - Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard)

07 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Felix Mendelssohn & Charles Wesley)

08 - Little Drummer Boy (Harry Simeone, Katherine Davis & Henry Onorati)

09 - Please Come Home For Christmas (Charles Brown & Gene Redd)

10 - Silver Bells (Ray Evans & Jay Livingston)

11 - Eight Candles (A Song For Hanukkah) (Dave Koz & Phil Parlapiano)

12 - Deck The Halls (Traditional)

13 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane)

14 - O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (Traditional)

15 - Silent Night (Franz Gruber & Joseph Morh)

16 - I'll Be Home For Christmas (Kim Gannon & Walter Kent)

17 - Auld Lang Syne (Traditional)

18 - Welcoming The New Year (Coda) (Dave Koz)

Tracks 01 & 18 ℗ 2011 Just Koz Entertainment Inc.

Compilation Produced by Dave Koz

Mastered at DNA Mastering, Glendale, CA

A&R Supervision by Frank Collura

01 - Welcoming The Season (Prelude) 

Produced by Brian Simpson & Dave Koz

02 - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town 

Produced by Dave Koz & Thom Panunzio

03 - The Christmas Song 

Featuring Peter White, David Benoit, Rick Braun & Brenda Russell

Produced by Dave Koz

04 - Sleigh Ride 

Produced by Dave Koz & Thom Panunzio

Arranged by Thom Panunzio

05 - White Christmas 

Featuring Kelly Sweet

Produced by Brian Culbertson for BCM Entertainment, Inc.

Arranged by Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson

06 - Winter Wonderland 

Produced & Arranged by Dave Koz

07 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 

Featuring Brian Culbertson

Produced by Brian Culbertson for BCM Entertainment, Inc.

Arranged by Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson

08 - Little Drummer Boy 

Featuring Rick Braun, Peter White & David Benoit

Produced by Dave Koz

Arranged by Rick Braun & Dave Koz

09 - Please Come Home For Christmas 

Featuring Kimberley Locke

Produced by Brian Culbertson for BCM Entertainment, Inc.

Arranged by Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson

10 - Silver Bells 

Produced by Dave Koz & Thom Panunzio

11 - Eight Candles (A Song For Hanukkah) 

Produced by Dave Koz

12 - Deck The Halls 

Produced by Brian Culbertson for BCM Entertainment, Inc.

Arranged by Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson

13 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 

Featuring Peter White

Produced & Arranged by Dave Koz

14 - O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) 

Produced by Dave Koz & Thom Panunzio

Arranged by Dave Koz with Bruce Watson

15 - Silent Night 

Featuring Peter White, Rick Braun & Brenda Russell

Produced by Dave Koz

Arranged by Dave Koz, Rick Braun, David Benoit, Peter White & Brenda Russell

16 - I'll Be Home For Christmas 

Produced by Dave Koz & Thom Panunzio

Arranged by Dave Koz

17 - Auld Lang Syne 

Produced by Dave Koz & Thom Panunzio

Arranged by Dave Koz

Original Saxophone Choral Arrangement by Brad Cole with Dave Koz

18 - Welcoming The New Year (Coda)

Produced by Brian Simpson & Dave Koz

Bobby Caldwell "B's Flame - Memorial Best Of Bobby Caldwell" (2023) -Westcoast Rock / Blue-Eyed Soul-

Label : JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment Corp.

DISC 1

01 - What You Won't Do For Love (Bobby Caldwell & Alfons Kettner)

02 - Coming Down From Love (Bobby Caldwell)

03 - Special To Me (Bobby Caldwell, Marsha Radcliffe & Deborah F. Shane)

04 - My Flame (Bobby Caldwell)

05 - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love (Bobby Caldwell)

06 - Words (Bobby Caldwell)

07 - Sherry (Bobby Caldwell)

08 - Loving You (Bobby Caldwell & Henry Marx)

09 - Jamaica (Bobby Caldwell)

10 - Open Your Eyes (Bobby Caldwell & Bruce Malament)

11 - Come To Me (Bobby Caldwell & Sax Kari)

12 - All Or Nothing At All (Bobby Caldwell & Dennis Matkosky)

13 - Janet (Bobby Caldwell, Franne Golde & Paul Fox)

14 - Heart Of Mine (Bobby Caldwell, Jason Scheff & Dennis Matkosky)

15 - Next Time (I Fall) (Bobby Caldwell & Paul Gordon)

16 - Where Is Love (Bobby Caldwell)

17 - Walk On By (Burt Bacharach & Hal David)

18 - Back To You (Bobby Caldwell & Patrice Rushen)

19 - Stay With Me (Bobby Caldwell & John Parker)

DISC 2

01 - What You Won't Do For Love (After Dark) (Bobby Caldwell & Alfons Kettner)

02 - Fly Me To The Moon (Bart Howard)

03 - (I've Got You) Under My Skin (Cole Porter)

04 - Beyond The Sea (Jack Lawrence & Charles Trenet)

05 - Merry X'Mas (Kazumasa Oda & Geila Zikha)

06 - Stuck On You (Bobby Caldwell)

07 - It's All Coming Back To Me Now (Bobby Caldwell & Mark McMillen)

08 - Blue (Featuring Dave Koz) (Bobby Caldwell)

09 - Call Me Up (Bobby Caldwell & Mark McMillen)

10 - Where Is The Love (Duet with Deniece Williams) (Ralph MacDonald & William Salter)

11 - Don't Ask My Neighbor (Skip Scarborough)

12 - Real Thing (Bobby Caldwell & Jimmy George)

13 - What About Me (Bobby Caldwell & Mark McMillen)

14 - Endlessly (Bobby Caldwell)

15 - Break Away (Featuring Jessie Ware) (Bobby Caldwell & Jack Splash)

16 - Never Knew Love Before (Bobby Caldwell & Jack Splash)

17 - Breaking Up (Featuring Deniece Williams & Eric Biddines) (Bobby Caldwell, Jack Splash & Eric Biddines)

18 - Game Over (Featuring Mayer Hawthorne) (Mayer Hawthorne, Jack Splash & Bobby Caldwell)

19 - Smile (John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons & Charlie Chaplin)

Supervised & All Tracks Selected by Toshikazu Kanazawa

CD Mastering : Ichiro Tanaka (FLAIR)

A&R Producers : Masaya Ueno (Victor Entertainment), Naoki Yokota (Victor Entertainment)

A&R Compiled by Issey Nisawa (Victor Entertainment)

Executive Producers : Mary Caldwell (Bobby Caldwell Entertainment Ltd.), Henry Marx (The Music Force, Llc., Full Force Music)

Johnny Mathis "A Night To Remember" (2008) -Adult Contemporary-

Label : Sony BMG Music Entertainment

 01 - Just The Two Of Us (Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald & William Salter)

02 - You Make Me Feel Brand New (Thom Bell & Linda Creed)

03 - Walk On By (Burt Bacharach & Hal David)

04 - Hey Girl (Carole King & Gerry Goffin)

05 - Closer I Get To You (Reginald Lucas & James Mtume)

06 - Where Is The Love (William Salter & Ralph MacDonald)

07 - All This Love (Eldra DeBarge)

08 - Always (David Lewis, Jonathan Lewis & Wayne Lewis)

09 - We're In This Love Together (Roger Murrah & Keith Stegall)

10 - How 'Bout Us (Dana Walden)

11 - Always And Forever (Rod Temperton)

12 - A Night To Remember (Walter Afanasieff & Jay Landers)

Executive Producer : Jay Landers

Produced & Arranged by Walter Afanasieff

Mixed by Jonnie Davis

Mixed at Public Studios, New York, NY

Assistant Mix Engineer : Ryan Galler

Engineered by David Channing

Assistant Engineer : Brian Warwick

Additional Engineering : David Channing, Tawgs Salter, Chris Brookeer & Tyler Gordon

Recorded at WayWorld Studios, Los Angeles, CA ; Westlake Studios, Los Angeles, CA ; Studio 7303, Houston, TX & Shakeji, Inc. Studios, Las Vegas, NV

Mastered by Doug Sax with Sangwook 'Sunny' Nam at The Mastering Lab, Ojai, CA

Musicians : 

Keyboard & Rhythm Programming : Walter Afanasieff

Programming / Pro Tools Engineer : Tyler Gordon

Guitar : Michael Landau

Background vocals : Mabvubo Carpenter, Tuffany Smith, Jason Morales & Mone't

01 - Just The Two Of Us

Featuring Kenny G

Saxophone : Kenny G

02 - You Make Me Feel Brand New

Featuring Yolanda Adams

Bass : Nathan East

Drums : Curt Bisquera

Lead Vocal Engineered by Chris Brooker & Marq Moody

03 - Walk On By

/

04 - Hey Girl

/

05 - Closer I Get To You

/

06 - Where Is The Love

Guitar : Eric Jackson & Michael Landau

Bass : Nathan East

Drums : Curt Bisquera

07 - All This Love

/

08 - Always

/

09 - We're In This Love Together

Featuring Dave Koz

Saxophone : Dave Koz

Bass : Nathan East

Drums : Curt Bisquera

Lead Vocal Engineered by Joe Wohlmuth

10 - How 'Bout Us

/

11 - Always And Forever

/

12 - A Night To Remember 

Vocals Recorded by Chris Brooker & Elliot Peters

Brian McKnight "Bethlehem" (1998) -Pop Soul / Christmas Music-

Label : Motown Record Company

 01 - Hail Mary (William L. Dawson)

02 - Bethlehem Tonight (Brian McKnight)

03 - Let It Snow '98 (Brian McKnight & Wanya Morris)

04 - Silent Night - Interlude (Public Domain)

05 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

06 - It's All About Love (Brian McKnight)

07 - Christmas Time Is Here (Brian McKnight)

08 - The First Noel (Public Domain)

09 - Home For The Holidays (Brian McKnight)

10 - Don't Let Me Go (Brian McKnight)

11 - Christmas Eve With You (Brian McKnight)

Mastered by Eddy Schreyer at Oasis Mastering, Studio City, CA

01 - Hail Mary

Featuring The McKnight Family Choir

Produced by Brian McKnight

Arranged by Fred Willis Sr., Fred Willis Jr. & Brian McKnight

Lead vocal : Brian McKnight, Claude McKnight, Fred McKnight & Michael McKnight

Choir : Kameka Britton, Kellye Britton, Lawrence Britton, Ava Crump, Lauren Edgecomb, Leah Edgecomb, Linda Edgecomb, Ransom Fields, Angela Gill, Conrad Gill, Mildred Gill, Keith Gill, Shelton Gill, Curtis Harraway, Pamela Harraway, Michael McKnight, Andrea Rivers, Cleo Willis, Fred Willis, Karen Willis, Katrina Willis, Lynne Willis, Paul Willis, Ruth Willis, Antoine Wilson, Cleveland Wilson, Danita Wilson & Gina Wilson

Recorded at Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

02 - Bethlehem Tonight

Featuring Michael Sembello

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead vocals : Brian McKnight & Michael Sembello

Keyboards : Brian McKnight

Guitar : Michael Sembello

Drum Programming : Anthony Nance

Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by Bill Meyers

Orchestra Contracted by Suzie Katayama

Concertmaster & First Violin : Bruce Dukov

Violin : Jackie Brand, Susan Chatman, Ron Clark, Mario DeLeon, Joel Derouin, Charlie Everett, Berj Garabedian, Robert Gerry, Peter Kent, Brian Leonard, Mike Markman, Bob Peterson, Michele Richards, Haim Shtrum, Eddie Stein, David Stenske & John Wittenberg

Viola : Bob Becker, Denyne Buffum, Matt Funes, Peter Hatch, Vicky Miskolosky & Maria Newman

Cello : Larry Corbett, Stefanie Fife, Suzie Katayama, Dane Little, Steve Richards, Dan Smith, Tina Soule & Rudy Stein

Upright Bass : Chris Hanulik

Alto Flute : Dan Higgins, Gerry Rotella & Valerie King

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Strings Engineered by Paul Klingberg

Assistant Recording Engineers : Mary Ann Souza, Rich Veltrop, Luis Quine & Charlie Paakkari

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA ; Andora Studios, Studio City, CA ; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA & Bossanova Hotel Studio, San Fernando, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

03 - Let It Snow '98

Featuring Boyz II Men

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead vocals : Brian McKnight, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris & Shawn Stockman

Background vocals : Brian McKnight, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris & Shawn Stockman

All Instruments : Brian McKnight

Drum Programming : Anthony Nance

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA & The Record Plant, Hollywood, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

04 - Silent Night - Interlude

Featuring Mrs. Nat King Cole

Produced by Brian McKnight & Bruce Carbone

Spoken Word : Maria Cole

B-3 Organ : Rob Lewis

Recording Engineers : Chris Wood & Mike Secher

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Recorded at Andora Studios, Studio City, CA & Soundtrack Studios, Boston, MA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

05 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Produced by Brian McKnight

Co-Produced by Bill Meyers

Lead & Background vocals : Brian McKnight

Rhythm Arrangement & Fender Rhodes : Bill Meyers

Drum & Synth Bass Programming : Jimi Randolph

Harmonica : Tollak Ollestad

Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by Bill Meyers

Orchestra Contracted by Suzie Katayama

Concertmaster & First Violin : Bruce Dukov

Violin : Jackie Brand, Susan Chatman, Ron Clark, Mario DeLeon, Joel Derouin, Charlie Everett, Berj Garabedian, Robert Gerry, Peter Kent, Brian Leonard, Mike Markman, Bob Peterson, Michele Richards, Haim Shtrum, Eddie Stein, David Stenske & John Wittenberg

Viola : Bob Becker, Denyne Buffum, Matt Funes, Peter Hatch, Vicky Miskolosky & Maria Newman

Cello : Larry Corbett, Stefanie Fife, Suzie Katayama, Dane Little, Steve Richards, Dan Smith, Tina Soule & Rudy Stein

Upright Bass : Chris Hanulik

Alto Flute : Dan Higgins, Gerry Rotella & Valerie King

Clarinet : Dan Higgins

French Horn : Rick Todd, Phil Yao & Dan Kelley

Tracking Engineer : Jimi Randolph

Overdub Engineer : Chris Wood

Strings Engineer : Paul Klingberg

Assistant Recording Engineer : Rich Veltrop, Luis Quine & Charlie Paakkari

Recorded at Mr. Hill's Playhouse, Hollywood, CA ; Andora Studios, Studio City, CA & Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

Production Coordinator : Ivy Skoff

06 - It's All About Love

Featuring Niko & Brian McKnight Jr.

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead vocals : Brian McKnight & Brian McKnight Jr.

Background vocals : BJ, Niko & Daddy

All Instruments : Brian McKnight

Drum Programming : Anthony Nance

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA & Andora Studios, Studio City, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

07 - Christmas Time Is Here

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead & Background vocals : Brian McKnight

Bass Vocals : Michael McKnight

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

08 - The First Noel

Featuring Claude McKnight & Tim Miner

Arrangement & Additional Lyrics by Brian McKnight

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead vocals : Brian McKnight, Claude McKnight & Tim Miner

Background vocals : Brian McKnight

All Instruments : Brian McKnight

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA & Andora Studios, Studio City, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

09 - Home For The Holidays

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead & Background vocals : Brian McKnight

B-3 Organ : Robert Lewis

Guitar : Derrick Cummings

Drums : Prescott Ellison

Bass Guitar : Carl Carter

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA & Andora Studios, Studio City, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

10 - Don't Let Me Go

Produced by Brian McKnight

Lead & Background vocals : Brian McKnight

All Instruments : Brian McKnight

Drum Programming : Anthony Nance

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

11 - Christmas Eve With You

Featuring Dave Koz & Julie McKnight

Produced by Brian McKnight

Female Vocal : Julie McKnight

Male Vocal : Brian McKnight

All Instruments : Brian McKnight

Saxophone : Dave Koz

Drums : Prescott Ellison

Recording Engineer : Chris Wood

Recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, CA & Andora Studios, Studio City, CA

Assistant Recording Engineer : Mary Ann Souza

Mix Engineer : Dave Pensado

Assistant Mix Engineer : Jazzy Jeff Griffin

Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA