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The elegant funk pianist dresses up his elegant playing, catchy melodies and familiar funk leanings with rhythmic excursions to Latin America, Brazil, and Africa. A sticker on the wrapping of the disc touts the pianist as one of the true pioneers of smooth jazz, but that tag oversimplifies his uniquely global approach. Certainly, an elegant cut like "Aruban Nights" and the easygoing, Will Downing sung cover of "Feel Like Makin' Love" fulfill adult contemporary radio's idea of easygoing adventure, but Lyle's percussive palette runs too wild to tame with such strict categorization. His travels include the opening track, "Timbuktu," with Lyle taking saxman Gerald Albright and guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. into a thick, jungle soundscape provided by the throbbing basslines of Alphonso Johnson and free-for-all percussion by Kevin Ricard. Lyle flys solo to Brazil on the jumpy rhythms and seductive synth-piano textures of "3 Minute Samba," and, along with trumpeter Rahmlee and guitarist Doc Powell, provides a lilting Latin canvas for vocalist Kevyn Lettau's romantic lyrics on "A Moment in Time." Guitarist Phil Upchurch and Lyle's organ performance add bluesy touches to the new agey "Checkin'," whose synth washes float above soft spoken word passages by Adwin Brown. Lyle then recalls the slick urban vibes of his last album, Rhythm Stories, with a hard-driving, bass pumping "Jubilee," featuring the brash sax conversations of Wilton Felder (tenor) and newcomer Mindi Abair (alto). Contemporary jazz-rap often gets a bad rap for being overly predictable, but Lyle edges towards being a true genre revolutionary on the most exotic track, "Midnight Creeper." Over bassist Sekou Bunch's thick and insistent groove, Lyle eschews the piano's melodic graces in favor of opening the lid of his instrument and using the strings inside as percussion instruments. He insists his explorations aren't all that newfangled, but anyone looking beyond traditional jazz masters and classical legends like John Cage might be hard pressed for a modern comparison. At least in the smooth jazz world.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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Alphonso Johnson, Contributor - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Gerald Albright, Soprano Saxophone - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist - Paul Jackson Jr., Guitar - Kevin Ricard, Percussion - Ndugu Chancler, Drums
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Nathan East, Contributor - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist - Paul Jackson Jr., Guitar - Kevin Ricard, Percussion - Ndugu Chancler, Drums
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Programmer, MainArtist - Doc Powell, Organ - Mindi Abair, Saxophone - Rahmlee, Tambourine - Tommy Organ, Organ
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, MainArtist
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Rex Rideout, Additional Keyboards - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - EUGENE MCDANIELS, Writer - Bobby Lyle, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion - Mike Campbell, Guitar - Andy Korn, Additional Drums - Rex Rideoutfor Uncle Buddies Music, Producer - Will Dowling, Lead Vocals - Will Downing for Blue Crystal Productions, Producer
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Dwight Sills, Guitar - WILTON FELDER, Tenor Saxophone - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Keyboards, MainArtist - MICHAEL WHITE, Drums - Larry Kimpel, Contributor - Mindi Abair, Alto Saxophone - Stanley Benders, Percussion
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Gerald McCauley, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Keyboards, Synthesiser - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Organ, Piano, MainArtist - Phil Upchurch, Guitar - Dred Scott, Additional Vocals - Adwin Brown, Composer, Vocals - Damia Satterfield, Vocals - Mikael Sangren, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Keyboards, Synthesiser
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Alphonso Johnson, Contributor - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist - Alex Acuna, Drums, Percussion - Kevyn Lettau, Composer, Vocals - Doc Powell, Guitar - Rahmlee, Trumpet - Stanley Benders, Additional Percussion - Fernando Harkness, Flute
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Al McKay, Guitar - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist - MICHAEL WHITE, Drums - Michael Harris, Trumpet - Lynn Mabry, Vocals - Larry Kimpel, Contributor - Donald Tavie, Drums - Melanie Taylor, Vocals - Rahmlee, Trumpet - Tommy Organ, Guitar - Fernando Harkness, Saxophone - Mike Daigo, Trombone
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Drums, Keyboards, MainArtist - Sekou Bunch, Contributor - Jorge Evans, Guitar - Andre Roberson, Saxophone
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Alphonso Johnson, Contributor - WILTON FELDER, Saxophone - Bernie Grundman, Masterer - Bobby Lyle, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, MainArtist - Alex Acuna, Drums
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Album review
The elegant funk pianist dresses up his elegant playing, catchy melodies and familiar funk leanings with rhythmic excursions to Latin America, Brazil, and Africa. A sticker on the wrapping of the disc touts the pianist as one of the true pioneers of smooth jazz, but that tag oversimplifies his uniquely global approach. Certainly, an elegant cut like "Aruban Nights" and the easygoing, Will Downing sung cover of "Feel Like Makin' Love" fulfill adult contemporary radio's idea of easygoing adventure, but Lyle's percussive palette runs too wild to tame with such strict categorization. His travels include the opening track, "Timbuktu," with Lyle taking saxman Gerald Albright and guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. into a thick, jungle soundscape provided by the throbbing basslines of Alphonso Johnson and free-for-all percussion by Kevin Ricard. Lyle flys solo to Brazil on the jumpy rhythms and seductive synth-piano textures of "3 Minute Samba," and, along with trumpeter Rahmlee and guitarist Doc Powell, provides a lilting Latin canvas for vocalist Kevyn Lettau's romantic lyrics on "A Moment in Time." Guitarist Phil Upchurch and Lyle's organ performance add bluesy touches to the new agey "Checkin'," whose synth washes float above soft spoken word passages by Adwin Brown. Lyle then recalls the slick urban vibes of his last album, Rhythm Stories, with a hard-driving, bass pumping "Jubilee," featuring the brash sax conversations of Wilton Felder (tenor) and newcomer Mindi Abair (alto). Contemporary jazz-rap often gets a bad rap for being overly predictable, but Lyle edges towards being a true genre revolutionary on the most exotic track, "Midnight Creeper." Over bassist Sekou Bunch's thick and insistent groove, Lyle eschews the piano's melodic graces in favor of opening the lid of his instrument and using the strings inside as percussion instruments. He insists his explorations aren't all that newfangled, but anyone looking beyond traditional jazz masters and classical legends like John Cage might be hard pressed for a modern comparison. At least in the smooth jazz world.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:52:02
- Main artists: Bobby Lyle
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Atlantic Jazz
- Genre: Jazz
© 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1997 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
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