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Throughout his career, saxophonist Najee has generally performed crossover music that mixes R&B, jazz, and pop. This particular date is one of his strongest and most jazz-oriented, a well-conceived tribute to Stevie Wonder. Najee (heard on soprano, flute, alto, and tenor) plays instrumental versions of the music from Wonder's famous Songs From the Key of Life album, plus several other notable Wonder songs. Assisted by such players as keyboardists George Duke, Ronnie Foster, and Herbie Hancock; guitarist Phil Upchurch; and a top-notch horn section, Najee creates fresh renditions of 21 Stevie Wonder tunes. Highlights include "Love's in Need of Love Today," "Sir Duke," "Knocks Me off My Feet," "If It's Magic," and a medley of "All Day Sucker" and "Easy Goin' Evening." Throughout the memorable set, Najee shows that he can be a strong jazz improviser while still remaining accessible. Recommended.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Stevie Wonder, Composer - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist - Jorge Del Barrio, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Hardaway, Composer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Gary Byrd, Composer - Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Greg Phillinganes, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jerry Hey, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Byron Miller, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David T. Walker, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - MICHAEL WHITE, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - David Higgins, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer - WAYNE HOLMES, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Grant, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Fuller, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Sheila E., Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Stevland Morris, Composer - Najee, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Raney, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
George Duke, Producer - Stevland Morris, Composer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Greg Phillinganes, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - David T. Walker, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - MICHAEL WHITE, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Stevie Wonder, Composer - HERBIE HANCOCK, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer - Ray Fuller, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Sheila E., Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Najee, Flute, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Raney, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
MICHAEL SEMBELLO, Composer - Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Greg Phillinganes, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Byrd, Composer - Jerry Hey, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Byron Miller, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David T. Walker, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - MICHAEL WHITE, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - David Higgins, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - George Duke, Producer - WAYNE HOLMES, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Grant, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Fuller, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Sheila E., Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Stevland Morris, Composer - Najee, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Raney, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - Erik Zobler, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, ComposerLyricist - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Stevie Wonder, Composer - George Duke, Producer - Najee, MainArtist
(P) (C) 1995 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Catalog, ℗ 1995 Blue Note Records
Album review
Throughout his career, saxophonist Najee has generally performed crossover music that mixes R&B, jazz, and pop. This particular date is one of his strongest and most jazz-oriented, a well-conceived tribute to Stevie Wonder. Najee (heard on soprano, flute, alto, and tenor) plays instrumental versions of the music from Wonder's famous Songs From the Key of Life album, plus several other notable Wonder songs. Assisted by such players as keyboardists George Duke, Ronnie Foster, and Herbie Hancock; guitarist Phil Upchurch; and a top-notch horn section, Najee creates fresh renditions of 21 Stevie Wonder tunes. Highlights include "Love's in Need of Love Today," "Sir Duke," "Knocks Me off My Feet," "If It's Magic," and a medley of "All Day Sucker" and "Easy Goin' Evening." Throughout the memorable set, Najee shows that he can be a strong jazz improviser while still remaining accessible. Recommended.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:10:59
- Main artists: Najee
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: EMI Catalogue
- Genre: Jazz
© 1995 EMI Catalog ℗ 1995 Capitol Records, LLC
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