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Will Downing moves to a new label and takes romance to new heights on Sensual Journey. The dynamic singer/songwriter and producer is joined by a stellar constellation of musical stars on 11 inspired ballads that will warm even the coldest heart. Downing's proven composing skills are again at their best on such heartfelt tunes as "Home," "Almost Like Being in Love," and "Maybe," to attest to his ability to tell a great story. Best bets are the radio friendly "Cool Water" and"Can't Help It," which present Downing's sophisticated baritone vocals in undiscovered arrangements. Another emphatic arrangement is the mellifluous approach to Brenda Russell's "Don't You Talk to Me Like That," which features Vinx's unique scatting and Downing's one-of-a-kind interpretation of a very personal matter. Despite its title, it is one of the prettiest tunes on the CD because of Stefon Harris' sensitive vibraphone solo. As the CD closes, Will Downing takes his listeners from Brooklyn to the Caribbean via the inspired "Brooklyn Breezes" -- which he co-penned with Kashif -- and "Bolero Nova," a slow, sentimental bolero done with a modern spin. Downing definitely captures the essence of contemporary jazz, classic R&B-soul singing, and the Latin tinge on this excellent recording of his vocal mastery. And so another theme, another concept for the continuing journey into Downing's vast repertory. However, these 11 stories of love with their beautiful harmonies and lush melodies set Sensual Journey apart from his previous efforts because of the splendid musical accompaniment and variety of gorgeous ballads.
© Paula Edelstein /TiVo
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Rex Rideout, ComposerLyricist - Kowan Paul, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Blake English, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Andre Allen, ComposerLyricist - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Caleb Simms, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Phillip Temple, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Michael Thompson, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - John Robinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - MARCUS MILLER, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ronnie Foster, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stevie Wonder, ComposerLyricist - Luis Conte, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Susaye Greene, ComposerLyricist - BONEY JAMES, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Darcy Aldridge, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Rex Rideout, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - John Beasley, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Albright, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Conte, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Ronnie Garrett, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Will Kennedy, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Armsted Christian, ComposerLyricist - Tariq Akoni, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Rex Rideout, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Melvin Davis, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Cawley, ComposerLyricist - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Ronnie Foster, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - BRENDA RUSSELL, ComposerLyricist - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Rohn Lawrence, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vinx, Vocals, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Stefon Harris, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Bernie Davis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Vinx Parrette, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Rex Rideout, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Marc Antoine, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Conte, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dwayne "Smitty" Smith, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Mike White, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Armsted Christian, ComposerLyricist - Tariq Akoni, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Rex Rideout, ComposerLyricist - Kowan Paul, Keyboards, Electric Bass, Drum Track, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - RAY BROWN, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Lisa Vaughan, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pamela Sawyer, ComposerLyricist - Melvin Davis, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Quincy Jones, Arranger, Work Arranger - Jochem Van Der Saag, Keyboards, Unknown, Recording Arranger, Programming, Other, AssociatedPerformer - Phil Perry, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - LEE RITENOUR, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Leon Ware, ComposerLyricist - Vesta Williams, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Dave Carpenter, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Jochem Van Der Saag, Keyboards, Unknown, Programming, Other, AssociatedPerformer - LEE RITENOUR, Producer, Guitar, Keyboards, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Paulinho Da Costa, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ephraim Lewis, ComposerLyricist - Jonathan Hugh Quarmby, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Bobby Eli, ComposerLyricist - Rex Rideout, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Chokan, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vinny Barrett, ComposerLyricist - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Ronnie Garrett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dwayne "Smitty" Smith, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Mike White, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - John Freeman, ComposerLyricist - Phil Jackson, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Tariq Akoni, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kashif, Producer, Drums, Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Larry Kimpel, Electric Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mika Lett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Sandy Stein, Producer, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Chris Cleremont, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Hubert Laws, Flute, AssociatedPerformer - John Beasley, Piano, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - James Genus, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Will Downing, Producer, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Hutchinson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Russell Malone, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Vincent D'Onofrio, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Albumbeschreibung
Will Downing moves to a new label and takes romance to new heights on Sensual Journey. The dynamic singer/songwriter and producer is joined by a stellar constellation of musical stars on 11 inspired ballads that will warm even the coldest heart. Downing's proven composing skills are again at their best on such heartfelt tunes as "Home," "Almost Like Being in Love," and "Maybe," to attest to his ability to tell a great story. Best bets are the radio friendly "Cool Water" and"Can't Help It," which present Downing's sophisticated baritone vocals in undiscovered arrangements. Another emphatic arrangement is the mellifluous approach to Brenda Russell's "Don't You Talk to Me Like That," which features Vinx's unique scatting and Downing's one-of-a-kind interpretation of a very personal matter. Despite its title, it is one of the prettiest tunes on the CD because of Stefon Harris' sensitive vibraphone solo. As the CD closes, Will Downing takes his listeners from Brooklyn to the Caribbean via the inspired "Brooklyn Breezes" -- which he co-penned with Kashif -- and "Bolero Nova," a slow, sentimental bolero done with a modern spin. Downing definitely captures the essence of contemporary jazz, classic R&B-soul singing, and the Latin tinge on this excellent recording of his vocal mastery. And so another theme, another concept for the continuing journey into Downing's vast repertory. However, these 11 stories of love with their beautiful harmonies and lush melodies set Sensual Journey apart from his previous efforts because of the splendid musical accompaniment and variety of gorgeous ballads.
© Paula Edelstein /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:49:45
- Main artists: Will Downing
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: GRP
- Genre: Jazz
© 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2002 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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