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

The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman "Black Diamond" (1997) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Windham Hill Jazz

 01 - Black Diamond (Russ Freeman)

02 - Deep Powder (Russ Freeman)

03 - Seven Nights In Rome (Russ Freeman)

04 - Soul Seeker (Russ Freeman)

05 - In Another Life (Russ Freeman)

06 - Big Sky (Russ Freeman)

07 - If I Owned The World (Russ Freeman & Mark Williamson)

08 - North Peak (Russ Freeman)

09 - Angelfire (Russ Freeman)

10 - Jewel Thieves (Russ Freeman)

11 - Black Diamond (Acoustic Version)

Produced by Russ Freeman for Russ Freeman Productions

Executive Producers : Andi Howard & Russ Freeman

Arturo Sandoval & Mark Ledford Sessions Produced by Carl Griffin

Recorded at Cheyenne Mountain Ranch Studios, CO by Russ Freeman

Additional Recording at :

Sound on Sound, NY by Paul Wickliffe

Assisted by John Reigart III

Sonic Jungle, North Hollywood, CA

Assisted by Brian Springer 

Werewolf Recording by Ray Obiedo

Mixed at Cheyenne Mountain Ranch Studios by Russ Freeman, Nick Sodano & Carl Griffin

Mastered by Doug Sax at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, CA

01 - Black Diamond

Russ Freeman : Rhythm Loops, Keyboards, Brian Moore Guitar, 1960 Strat, 12-String Guitar

David Kochanski : Keyboards, Organ

Kim Stone : 'Fatboy Bass'

Jeff Kashiwa : EWI

Mark Williamson : Background vocals

02 - Deep Powder

Russ Freeman : Rhythm Loops, Bass, Rainsong Jazz Guitar, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar

David Kochanski : Keyboards

Jeff Kashiwa : Tenor Sax Solo

Mark Williamson : Background vocals

03 - Seven Nights In Rome

Russ Freeman : Pine-Top & Cedar-Top Classical Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Mandolin

Kim Stone : Fretless Bass

04 - Soul Seeker

Russ Freeman : Ransong Jazz Guitar

David Kochanski : Drum Programming, Keyboards

Jeff Kashiwa : Tenor Sax

Mark Williamson : Background vocals

05 - In Another Life

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Bass, Epiphone Guitar

David Kochanski : Rhythm Loops

Mark Ledford : Trumpet

06 - Big Sky

Russ Freeman : Drum Programming, Keyboards, Brian Moore Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Mandolin

David Kochanski : Acoustic Piano, Organ

Kim Stone : Bass

Mark Williamson : Background vocals

07 - If I Owned The World

Russ Freeman : Acoustic & Baritone Guitars, Percussion

Mark Williamson : Acoustic Guitar, Percussion & Lead vocals

08 - North Peak

Russ Freeman : Rhythm Loops, Keyboards, Acoustic, Baritone & Electric Guitars

David Kochanski : Keyboards

Kim Stone : Fretless Bass

Steve Reid : Percussion

Mark Williamson : Background vocals

09 - Angelfire

Russ Freeman : Classical Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion

Arturo Sandoval : Trumpet Solo

Pete Escovedo : Percussion

10 - Jewel Thieves

Russ Freeman : Rhythm Programming, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar

David Kochanski : Rhythm Programming, Keyboards

Kim Stone : Bass 'Fills'

Nelson Rangell : Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Flute

11 - Black Diamond (Acoustic Version)

Russ Freeman : Acoustic, Slide & A2-String Guitar

David Kochanski : Organ

Kim Stone : Bass

Jeff Kashiwa : Soprano Saxophone

Steve Reid : Percussion

Mark Williamson : Background vocals

The Rippingtons "20th Anniversary" (2006) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Peak Records

 

01 - City Of Angels (Russ Freeman)

02 - Celebrate (Russ Freeman)

03 - Costa Del Sol (Russ Freeman & Yaredt Leon)

04 - Bingo Jingo (Russ Freeman)

05 - Eternity (Russ Freeman)

06 - Six Four (Russ Freeman)

07 - Rainbow (Russ Freeman)

08 - Twenty (Russ Freeman)

09 - Anything (Brian McKnight)

10 - A Kiss Under The Moonlight (Russ Freeman)

11 - A 20th Anniversary Bonus

All Songs Composed & Arranged by Russ Freeman except :

"Costa Del Sol" Composed by Russ Freeman & Yaredt Leon

"Anything" Written by Brian McKnight

Produced by Russ Freeman for Russ Freeman Productions

Executive Producers : Andi Howard, Russ Freeman & Mark Wexler

Associate Producer : Steve Sykes for Steve Sykes Productions

01 - City Of Angels 

Drums : Dave Karasony

Bass, Keyboards, Acoustic & Electric Guitars : Russ Freeman

Additional Keyboards : Bill Heller

Sax : Brandon Fields

02 - Celebrate 

Drums : Tony Morales

Bass : Jimmy Johnson

Keyboards : Bill Heller

Tenor Sax : Kirk Whalum

Soprano Sax : Paul Taylor

Horn Section : Jerry Hey (Trumpet), Gary Grant (Trumpet), Bill Reichenbach (Trombone)

Percussion : Steve Reid

03 - Costa Del Sol 

Drums : Tony Morales

Bass : Jimmy Johnson

Keyboards, Classical & Electric Guitars : Russ Freeman

Acoustic Piano : David Benoit

Vocals : Patti Austin, Jeffrey Osborne, Elena Leon

Percussion : Steve Reid

04 - Bingo Jingo 

Drums : Dave Karasony

Keyboards & Acoustic Piano : Gregg Karukas

Electric Guitar : Russ Freeman

Sax : Brandon Fields

Horn Section : Jerry Hey (Trumpet), Gary Grant (Trumpet), Bill Reichenbach (Trombone)

05 - Eternity 

Drums : Tony Morales

Bass : Jimmy Johnson

Keyboards, Classical & Acoustic Guitars : Russ Freeman

Sax : Brandon Fields

Percussion : Steve Reid

06 - Six Four 

Drums : Tony Morales

Bass : Jimmy Johnson

Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Synth : Russ Freeman

Percussion : Steve Reid

07 - Rainbow 

Drums : Dave Karasony

Keyboards & Acoustic Piano : Gregg Karukas

Electric Guitar : Russ Freeman

Sax : Brandon Fields

Horn Section : Jerry Hey (Trumpet), Gary Grant (Trumpet), Bill Reichenbach (Trombone)

08 - Twenty 

Drums : Tony Morales

Bass : Jimmy Johnson

Keyboards, Classical & Acoustic Guitars : Russ Freeman

Sax : Eric Marienthal

Organ : Bill Heller

Percussion : Steve Reid

09 - Anything 

All Instruments Played & Performed by Brian McKnight except Classical Guitar Played by Russ Freeman

10 - A Kiss Under The Moonlight 

Drums : Tony Morales

Bass : Jimmy Johnson

Keyboards, Classical, Electric & Acoustic Guitars : Russ Freeman

Soprano Sax : Dave Koz

Acoustic Piano : Gregg Karukas

Rhodes : Bill Heller

Percussion : Steve Reid

11 - A 20th Anniversary Bonus

Drums : Tony Morales & Dave Karasony

Bass : Kim Stone

Keyboards : Bill Heller

Additional Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars : Russ Freeman

Sax : Jeff Kashiwa, Kirk Whalum & Brandon Fields

Vocals : Jeffrey Osborne

Horn Section : Jerry Hey (Trumpet), Gary Grant (Trumpet), Bill Reichenbach (Trombone)

The Rippingtons "The Best Of Rippingtons" (1997) -Jazz Fusion / Smooth Jazz-

Label : GRP Records

01 - Garden Of Babylon (Russ Freeman)

02 - Tourist In Paradise (Russ Freeman)

03 - Affair In San Miguel (Russ Freeman)

04 - Snowbound (Russ Freeman)

05 - Aruba! (Russ Freeman)

06 - Sapphire Island (Russ Freeman)

07 - Principles Of Desire (Russ Freeman)

08 - Vienna (Russ Freeman)

09 - Kenya (Russ Freeman)

10 - She Likes To Watch (Russ Freeman)

11 - Urban Wanderer (Russ Freeman)

12 - Kilimanjaro (Russ Freeman)

All Songs Composed & Arranged by Russ Freeman

All Songs Produced by Russ Freeman for Russ Freeman Productions

"Garden Of Babylon" & "Sapphire Island" Recorded at Cheyenne Mountain Ranch Studios, Colorado

Mixed by Nick Sodano & Russ Freeman

Mastered by Doug Sax at The Mastering Lab

01 - Garden Of Babylon

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Electric Guitar

Tony Morales : Drums

Kim Stone : Bass

Eric Marienthal : Saxophone

David Kochanski : Organ

Jerry Hey & Gary Grant : Horns

All New Track!

02 - Tourist In Paradise

Russ Freeman : Yamaha, Roland, Kawai & Kong Synthesizers, Linn 9000 Programming, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming

Steve Reid : Percussion & Soundscape

Steve Bailey : Bass Guitar

Tony Morales : Cymbals & High Hat

Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone

Carl Anderson : Vocals

03 - Affair In San Miguel

Russ Freeman : Drums, Bass, All Keyboards, Keyboard Programming, Electric Guitar, Guitar Synthesizers & Percussion

Tony Morales : Cymbals & High Hat

Brandon Fields : Saxophone

Steve Reid : Percussion

Steve Bailey : Additional Fretless Bass

04 - Snowbound

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Electric Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer

Tony Morales : Drums

Steve Reid : Bongo, Congas, Clave, Shaker, Pods, Toys

Jeff Kashiwa : Alto Saxophone

Steve Bailey : Additional Fretless & Fretted Bass

05 - Aruba!

Russ Freeman : Yamaha, Roland, Kawai & Kong Synthesizers, Linn 9000 Programming, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming

Carl Anderson : Vocals

Rob Mullins : Keyboards

Steve Reid : Percussion & Soundscape

Steve Bailey : Bass Guitar

Tony Morales : Cymbals & High Hat

06 - Sapphire Island

Russ Freeman : Rhythm Programming, Keyboards, Bass, Classical Guitar

David Kochanski : Acoustic Piano

All New Track!

07 - Principles Of Desire

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Guitars, Bass, Rhythm Programming

Phil Perry : Vocals

Kirk Whalum : Tenor Saxophone

Art Woods : Loops

Background vocals : Lynne Fiddmont, Bridgette Bryant, Jim Gilstrap, Phil Perry

08 - Vienna

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Electric, Acoustic & Classical Guitars

Tony Morales : Drums

Steve Bailey : Fretless Bass

Steve Reid : Percussion, Congas & Toy

Mark Portmann : Acoustic Piano Solo

09 - Kenya

Russ Freeman : Drums, Bass, All Keyboards, Keyboard Programming, Electric, Classical Guitars & Guitar Synthesizer

Tony Morales : Cymbals & High Hat

Steve Reid : Percussion

Brandon Fields : Saxophone

Patti Austin : Vocals

10 - She Likes To Watch

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Linn 9000 Programming, Guitar & Guitar Synthesizers

Kenny G : Soprano Saxophone

Gregg Karukas : Keyboards

Bill Lanphier : Bass

Tony Morales : Cymbals & High Hat

Steve Reid : EMU Percussion

11 - Urban Wanderer

Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer

Tony Morales : Drums

Kim Stone : Electric Basses & Arco Bass

Steve Reid : Percussion

David Kochanski : Acoustic Piano

Jeff Kashiwa : Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, EWI

12 - Kilimanjaro

Russ Freeman : Keyboard Programming, Keyboards, Linn 9000 Programming, Guitar

Steve Reid : Percussion

Brandon Fields : Alto Saxophone

Various Artists "JVC Jazz Festival 1993" (1993) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : GRP Records

01 - Bahia (Dave Samuels)
02 - A Little Bumpin' (Lee Ritenour)
03 - Open Invitation (Darmon Meader & Lauren Kinhan)
04 - Weekend In Monaco (Russ Freeman)
05 - Only Human (Jeffrey Osborne & Barry Eatsmond)
06 - Linus & Lucy (Vince Guaraldi)
07 - We're All In This Together (Steve Siler)
08 - On The Case (Nick Webb, Greg Carmichael & John Parsons-Morris)
09 - With A Little Help From My Friends (John Lennon & Paul McCartney)
10 - New York State Of Mind (Billy Joel)
11 - Kid Gloves (Larry Carlton)
12 - Take The 'A' Train (Billy Strayhorn)


Project Coordinator : Mark Wexler
Executive Producers : Dave Grusin & Larry Rosen
Digital Editing by Joseph Doughney at The Review Room/NYC
Post-Production by Michael Landy & Joseph Doughney at The Review Room/NYC


01 - Bahia

Spyro Gyra
Jay Beckenstein : Saxophones
Dave Samuels : Mallets
Joel Rosenblatt : Drums
Tom Schuman : Keyboards
Julio Fernandez : Guitars
Scott Ambush : Bass
Cyro Baptiste, Ciari, Marc Quinones : Percussion
No Sweat Horns :
Barry Danielian : Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Scott Kreitzer : Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo
Randy Andos : Trombone, Bass Trombone
No Sweat Horn Arrangements by Barry Danielian
From "DREAMS BEYOND CONTROL"
Produced by Jay Beckenstein for Crosseyed Bear Productions
Recorded & Mixed by Larry Swist

02 - A Little Bumpin'

Lee Ritenour
Lee Ritenour : Guitar
Melvin Davis : Bass
Cassio Duarte : Percussion
Bob James : Piano, Keyboards
Harvey Mason : Drums
Song Arranged by Lee Ritenour
Strings, Horns & Flutes Arranged by Jerry Hey
From "WES BOUND"
Produced by Lee Ritenour for Captain Fingers Productions
Recorded & Mixed by Don Murray

03 - Open Invitation

New York Voices
Kim Nazarian : Lead vocal
Leo Traversa : Bass
Romero Lubambo : Guitar
Bill O'Connell : Piano
Duduka DaFonseca : Drums
Jay Ashby : Trombone, Percussion
From "WHAT'S INSIDE"
Produced by Jeffrey Lesser
Engineered & Mixed by Jeffrey Lesser

04 - Weekend In Monaco

Rippingtons
Russ Freeman : Keyboards, Guitar
Kim Stone : Bass
Steve Reid : Percussion, Congas, Toys
Tony Morales : Drums
Jeff Kashiwa : Alto Sax
Mark Portmann : Acoustic Piano Solo
From "WEEKEND IN MONACO"
Produced by Russ Freeman for Russ Freeman Productions
Recorded by Russ Freeman
Mixed by Bob Margouleff, Brant Biles & Russ Freeman

05 - Only Human

George Howard
George Howard : Soprano Saxophone
Vance Taylor, Darrell Smith : Keyboards
Sam Sims : Bass
Sonny Emory : Drum Machine Programming
Munyungo Jackson : Percussion
Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar
Vocals : Alexandra Brown, Carmen Carter, Debra Parson, Carl Carwell
Vocal Arrangement by Alexandra Brown & George Howard
From "WHEN SUMMER COMES"
Produced by George Howard
Engineered by Bobby Brooks

06 - Linus & Lucy

David Benoit
David Benoit : Piano
Grant Geissman : Guitar
Nathan East : Electric Bass
Randy Kerber : Keyboards
John 'JR' Robinson : Drums
Bobbye Hall : Percussion
From "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, CHARLIE BROWN"
Produced by Michael Abene
Recorded by Allen Sides

07 - We're All In This Together

Patti Austin
Patti Austin : Vocals
Tony Cintron : Drums
Bette Sussman : Keyboards
Paul Pesco : Guitar
Onaje Allan Gumbs : Additional Keyboards
David Mann : Additional Saxophones
Shelton Becton : Musical Director, Keyboards
Oji Pierce : Keyboards & Synthesizers
Zev Katz : Bass
Vincent Henry : Saxophone
Background vocals : Debra Byrd, Dennis Collins, Adriane Lenox
From "LIVE!"
Produced by Patti Austin, Carl Griffin, Josiah Gluck & Mark Wexler
Recorded & Mixed by Josiah Gluck

08 - On The Case

Acoustic Alchemy
Greg Carmichael : Nylon & Steel String Guitars
Nick Webb : 6 & 12 String Guitars
Mario Argandona : Percussion
Dan Tomlinson : Drums
Terry Disley : Keyboards
Abe White : Bass
'Little' Terry Dee : Harmonica
From "BACK ON THE CASE"
Produced by Greg Carmichael, Nick Webb & Klaus Genuit

09 - With A Little Help From My Friends

Dave Valentin
Dave Valentin : Flute
Lincoln Goines : Bass
Bernd Schoenhart : Guitar
Bill O'Connell : Piano, Synthesizers
Milton Cardona : Congas, Cow Bell
Robby Ameen : Drums
From "RED SUN"
Produced by Dave Valentin & Josiah Gluck for Third Eye Productions
Recorded & Mixed by Josiah Gluck

10 - New York State Of Mind

Diane Schuur
Diane Schuur : Vocals
Dave Grusin : Acoustic Piano, OBX-a Synthesizer, Percussion
Don Grusin : Yamaha DX-7
Howard Roberts : Electric Guitar
Moyes Lucas : Drums
Stan Getz : Tenor Saxophone
Dan Dean : Electric Bass
From "DEEDLES"
Produced by Dave Grusin & Larry Rosen for Grusin/Rosen Productions
Arranged & Conducted by Dave Grusin
Recorded by Larry Rosen

11 - Kid Gloves

Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton : Guitar
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Michael Fisher, Alex Acuña : Percussion
Eric Pershing : Synth Programming, Drum Loops
Matt Rollings : Keyboards
John Ferraro : Drums
Kirk Whalum : Saxophone
From "KID GLOVES"
Produced by Larry Carlton
Engineered & Mixed by Don Murray

12 - Take The 'A' Train

Dave Grusin
Dave Grusin : Piano
Harvey Mason : Drums
John Patitucci : Bass
Ronnie Lang : C Flute
Steve Kujala : Alto Flute, C Flute
John Clark : Oboe, English Horn
John Lowe : Bass Clarinet
Brass : Ric Todd, David Duke, Brian O'Connor (French Horn), Tommy Johnson (Tuba)
From "HOMAGE TO DUKE"
Arranged & Produced by Dave Grusin
Recorded & Mixed by Don Murray

The Rippingtons "Moonlighting" (1986) -Smooth Jazz-

Label : Passport Jazz / GRP Records

 Side One

01 - Moonlighting (Russ Freeman)
02 - She Likes To Watch (Russ Freeman)
03 - Angela (Russ Freeman)
04 - Dreams (Russ Freeman)

Side  Two

01 - Mirage (Russ Freeman)
02 - Calypso Cafe (Russ Freeman)
03 - Open All Night (Russ Freeman)
04 - Intimate Strangers (Russ Freeman)


Produced by Russ Freeman
All Songs Written & Arranged by Russ Freeman
Executive Producer : Jim Snowden for The P.A.R.A.S. Group, Inc.
Recorded & Mixed July 11 - August 8, 1986 at Juniper Studios, Glendale, CA
Engineered by Steven Sharp
Mixed by Steven Sharp, Russ Freeman & Steve Reid


Side One

01 - Moonlighting

Brandon Fields : Alto Sax
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Tony Morales : Drums
Steve Reid : EMU Percussion Programming & EMU Soundscape
Russ Freeman : Electric Guitar, Guitar Solo
Jimmy Johnson : Bass Solo

02 - She Likes To Watch

Kenny G : Soprano Sax
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Bill Lanphier : Bass
Tony Morales : Drums
Steve Reid : EMV Percussion
Russ Freeman : Guitar & Guitar Synth

03 - Angela

David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Russ Freeman : Classical Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Bill Lanphier : Bass
Tony Morales : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion

04 - Dreams

David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Dave Koz : EWI
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Tony Morales : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion

Side  Two

01 - Mirage

David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Brandon Fields : Alto Sax
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Bill Lanphier : Bass
Steve Reid : Drums & Percussion

02 - Calypso Cafe

Brandon Fields : Alto Sax
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Bill Lanphier : Bass
Tony Morales : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion
Russ Freeman : Guitar

03 - Open All Night

Kenny G : Soprano Sax
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Tony Morales : Drums
Bill Lanphier : Bass
Steve Reid : Percussion, EMU Programming

04 - Intimate Strangers

Dave Koz : EWI
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jimmy Johnson : Bass
Tony Morales : Drums
Steve Reid : Percussion
Russ Freeman : Acoustic Guitar