One word describes the CD Decisions from Wayman Tisdale… AWESOME!
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
Jazz music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Tisdale on several of the tracks. Artists like Michael White and Chuckii Booker just to name a couple.
Decisions is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you’re even mildly into Jazz music.
While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Bass Man, track 5 – Fell In Love, and track 12 – Miles Away.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Breakfast With Tiffany. Good stuff!
Decisions Release Notes:
Wayman Tisdale originally released Decisions on October 6, 1998 on the Atlantic label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Breakfast With Tiffany 2. Bass Man 3. Ain’t No Lovin’ 4. Mexicoco 5. Fell In Love 6. Ready Or Not 7. My Only 8. Sultry Summer 9. African Prince 10. Take The Lord Along With You 11. Louis 12. Miles Away
Personnel: Wayman Tisdale (vocals, bass); Lalah Hathaway, Trecina Atkins (vocals); Everett Harp, Gerald Albright, Donald Hays (saxophone); Michael Steward (trumpet, flugelhorn); Brian Culbertson (strings, piano, keyboards); Shredrick Mitchell (strings, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); Jerry Harris (strings, keyboards, guitar, programming); David Dalhomme (strings); Jerome Harmon (Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, programming); Bobby Gonzales (keyboards, guitar); Brian Monroney, James Williams, Marc Antoine, Norman Brown (guitar); Derek Allen (bass, programming); Marcus Miller (fretless bass); Arthur Thompson (drums, cymbals, tambourine); Michael White, John Paris (drums); Lenny Castro, Steve Reid (percussion); Scott Rammer, Dino Esposito (keyboard & drum programming); Chuckii Booker (background vocals).
Producers: Bobby Gonzales, Wayman Tisdale, Dino Esposito, Scot Rammer, George Nauful, Derek Allen.
Engineers include: Jeff Harris.
Recorded at The Compound, Las Vegas, Nevada; Entourage, Los Angeles, California; The Bass-Mint, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
By: Tom Milson
Obon is the latest Smooth Jazz CD released by the highly talented group Hiroshima who once again have delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Hiroshima fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist or group that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Obon. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
The nice thing about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Smooth Jazz isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the players.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, and the production is simply outstanding. If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this CD.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 10, The Lighthouse. Great track!
Obon Release Notes:
Hiroshima originally released Obon on Apr 26, 2005 on the Heads Up Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Swiss Ming
2. China Latina
3. Kototsu-Han (San Kyoku)
4. Atomic Cafe
5. Obon Two-Five
6. One Thursday Morning
7. Mr. Robben
8. Paris (Ici Avec Moi)
9. Pharoah
10. The Lighthouse
11. Heritage
Hiroshima: June Kuramoto (koto); Dan Kuramoto (flute, shakuhachi, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards); Kimo Cornwell (piano, keyboards); Dean Cortez (bass instrument); Danny Yamomoto (drums); Shoji Kameda (taiko, percussion). Additional personnel include: Allen Hinds (guitar); Munyungo Jackson, Richie Gajate Garcia (percussion); DJ T-Rock (scratches).
By: Clyde Lee Dennis