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The title of the popular trumpeter and composer's latest triumph is a wistful reference to a language created in the late 19th century (by Dr. L.L. Zamenhof, who used the pseudonym "Dr. Esperanto") to facilitate communication between people of different lands and cultures. It's representative of the unique vibe of the collection, which features distinctive Euro influences drawn from the realms of trance, electronica, and acid jazz, with dramatic orchestral touches as well. Before those kick in, however, listeners are treated to an extension of the old-school brassy soul of B.W.B., the Warner Bros. ensemble of Braun, Kirk Whalum, and Norman Brown. "Green Tomatoes" is an old-school, Les McCann-flavored retro-funk explosion written by Braun over a groove and vocoder line originally composed by the popular London-based acid jazz outfit 45 Dip, led by Chris Beeman. Braun's eye for musical collaborations continues, with two tracks co-written and co-produced with keyboard legend Jeff Lorber (the heavy-grooving, Euro-minded "Sir W" and the party-minded free-for-all jam session "Stereo," with saxman Gerald Albright and keyboardist Gregg Karukas) and two with longtime Braun keyboardist Mitch Forman (the exotic and percussive, hip-hop- and jazz fusion-influenced "Zona Rosa" and the poignant two-minute duet closer "Mother's Day," fashioned as a tribute to their late mothers). Another new and highly elegant addition to the Braun production palette is his exploration of the harmonic possibilities of an 18-piece string section on four tracks. Braun's success in smooth jazz is due not only to his phenomenal trumpeting and picture-perfect melodies and grooves. There's always a commitment to new styles and adventures each time out, and the mix is irresistible.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - KIRK WHALUM, Saxophone - Mark Daniels, Writer - NORMAN BROWN, Guitar - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by, AdditionalEngineer - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Mitch Forman, Keyboards - RICKY PETERSON, Organ - Steve Sykes, Mixer, Recorded by - 45Dip, Producer - Chris Bemand, Writer - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Suzie Katayama, Violin - Nick Lane, Conductor, String Arranger - Bruce Dukov, Violin - Armen Garabedian, Violin - Matt Funes, Viola - Larry Corbett, Cello - Steve Richards, Cello - Joel Derouin, Violin - Peter Kent, Violin - Charlie Bisharat, Violin - BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Mark Robertson, Violin - Sid Page, Violin - Sara Parkins, Violin - Berj Garabedian, Violin - Evan Wilson, Viola - Dan Smith, Cello - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Darius Campo, Violin - Cameron Patrick, Violin - Darrin McCann, Viola - Steve Sykes, Mixer, Recorded by - Susan Chatman, Violin - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer - Randy Jacobs, Guitar
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Suzie Katayama, Violin - Nick Lane, Conductor, String Arranger - Bruce Dukov, Violin - Armen Garabedian, Violin - Matt Funes, Viola - Larry Corbett, Cello - Steve Richards, Cello - Joel Derouin, Violin - Peter Kent, Violin - Charlie Bisharat, Violin - Tony Moore, Arranger, Drums, Writer, CoProducer - BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Luis Conte, Percussion - Mark Robertson, Violin - Sid Page, Violin - Sara Parkins, Violin - Berj Garabedian, Violin - Evan Wilson, Viola - Dan Smith, Cello - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Darius Campo, Violin - Cameron Patrick, Violin - Darrin McCann, Viola - Steve Sykes, Mixer, Recorded by - Susan Chatman, Violin - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Tim Gant, Arranger, Keyboards, Programmer, Writer, CoProducer - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer - Randy Jacobs, Guitar
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Luis Conte, Percussion - JEFF LORBER, Keyboards, Programmer, Writer, CoProducer - TONY MAIDEN, Guitar - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by, AdditionalEngineer - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Steve Sykes, Recorded by - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Rayford Griffin, Drums - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Suzie Katayama, Violin - Nick Lane, Conductor, String Arranger - Bruce Dukov, Violin - Armen Garabedian, Violin - Matt Funes, Viola - Larry Corbett, Cello - Steve Richards, Cello - Joel Derouin, Violin - Peter Kent, Violin - Charlie Bisharat, Violin - BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Mark Robertson, Violin - Sid Page, Violin - Sara Parkins, Violin - Berj Garabedian, Violin - Evan Wilson, Viola - Dan Smith, Cello - TONY MAIDEN, Guitar - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Darius Campo, Violin - Cameron Patrick, Violin - Darrin McCann, Viola - Steve Sykes, Mixer, Recorded by - Susan Chatman, Violin - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Bill Sharp, Writer, Bass - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Luis Conte, Percussion - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Mitch Forman, Keyboards, Writer - Steve Sykes, Recorded by - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Johnny Britt, Writer, Fender Rhodes Keyboards - BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Paul Jackson Jr., Guitar - Luis Conte, Percussion - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Steve Sykes, Recorded by - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Rayford Griffin, Drums - Andre Berry, Bass - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Nick Lane, Trombone, Horns Arranger - BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Gerald Albright, Saxophone - Land Richards, Drums - Luis Conte, Percussion - JEFF LORBER, Keyboards, Programmer, Writer, CoProducer - Alex Al, Bass - TONY MAIDEN, Guitar - Gregg Karukas, Keyboards, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Steve Sykes, Recorded by - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Jimmy Roberts, Saxophone - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Suzie Katayama, Violin - Nick Lane, Conductor, String Arranger - Bruce Dukov, Violin - Armen Garabedian, Violin - Matt Funes, Viola - Larry Corbett, Cello - Steve Richards, Cello - Joel Derouin, Violin - Peter Kent, Violin - Charlie Bisharat, Violin - Todd Sharp, Guitar, Writer - BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Luis Conte, Percussion - Mark Robertson, Violin - Sid Page, Violin - Sara Parkins, Violin - Berj Garabedian, Violin - Evan Wilson, Viola - Dan Smith, Cello - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Mitch Forman, Fender Rhodes Keyboards - Darius Campo, Violin - Cameron Patrick, Violin - Darrin McCann, Viola - Steve Sykes, Mixer, Recorded by - Susan Chatman, Violin - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
BILL SCHNEE, Recorded by - Stephen Marcussen, Masterer - Luis Conte, Percussion - Gregg Karukas, Recorded by - Lexy Shroyer, Co-ordinator Production - RICK BRAUN, Producer, Mixer, Trumpet, Writer, Recorded by, Computer Programming, MainArtist - Mitch Forman, Keyboards, Writer - Steve Sykes, Recorded by - Ryan Petrie, Pro Tools - Jeff Davis, AssistantEngineer
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
Album review
The title of the popular trumpeter and composer's latest triumph is a wistful reference to a language created in the late 19th century (by Dr. L.L. Zamenhof, who used the pseudonym "Dr. Esperanto") to facilitate communication between people of different lands and cultures. It's representative of the unique vibe of the collection, which features distinctive Euro influences drawn from the realms of trance, electronica, and acid jazz, with dramatic orchestral touches as well. Before those kick in, however, listeners are treated to an extension of the old-school brassy soul of B.W.B., the Warner Bros. ensemble of Braun, Kirk Whalum, and Norman Brown. "Green Tomatoes" is an old-school, Les McCann-flavored retro-funk explosion written by Braun over a groove and vocoder line originally composed by the popular London-based acid jazz outfit 45 Dip, led by Chris Beeman. Braun's eye for musical collaborations continues, with two tracks co-written and co-produced with keyboard legend Jeff Lorber (the heavy-grooving, Euro-minded "Sir W" and the party-minded free-for-all jam session "Stereo," with saxman Gerald Albright and keyboardist Gregg Karukas) and two with longtime Braun keyboardist Mitch Forman (the exotic and percussive, hip-hop- and jazz fusion-influenced "Zona Rosa" and the poignant two-minute duet closer "Mother's Day," fashioned as a tribute to their late mothers). Another new and highly elegant addition to the Braun production palette is his exploration of the harmonic possibilities of an 18-piece string section on four tracks. Braun's success in smooth jazz is due not only to his phenomenal trumpeting and picture-perfect melodies and grooves. There's always a commitment to new styles and adventures each time out, and the mix is irresistible.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:55
- Main artists: Rick Braun
- Label: Warner Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2003 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 2003 Warner Records Inc.
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