Various Artists "Playboy Jazz - In A Smooth Groove" (2004) -Smooth Jazz- (2024)

Label : Concord Records, Inc.

01 - Grazin' In The Grass (Harry J. Elston & Philemon Hou)

05 - Groove With You(Ernest Isley, Marvin Isley, Kelly O. Isley, Ronald Isley, Bernard Rudolph Isley & Christopher H. Jasper)

08 - From Now On(Barry J. Eastmond, Gordon Chambers & Phil Galdston)

DISC 1

01 - Grazin' In The Grass

Boney James featuring Rick Braun

Originally released on 'Shake It Up' (Warner Brothers)

"Grazin' In The Grass" appears on the #1 Gold Album 'Shake It Up' (47557-2)

Phil Davis, Paul Brown, Rick Braun & Boney James : Arrangers

Boney James : Tenor Sax

Rick Braun : Trumpet

Phil Davis : Wurlitzer Piano

Larry Williams : Strings

Rohn Lawrence : Guitar

Larry Kimpel : Bass

Lil' John Roberts : Drums

Paulinho Da Costa : Percussion

02 - Smiles And Smiles To Go

Larry Carlton

Originally released on 'Alone But Never Alone' by Larry Carlton (MCAD-5689/SAN-443) on MCA Records

Larry Carlton : Arranger, Guitar & Additional Keyboards

Terry Trotter : DX7

Abraham Laboriel : Bass

Rick Marotta : Drums

Michael Fisher : Percussion

03 - Ariana

Spyro Gyra

Originally released on 'Love & Other Obsessions' by Spyro Gyra (GRD-9808) on GRP Records

Chieli Minucci : Arranger

Jay Beckenstein : Saxophones

Tom Schuman : Keyboards

Julio Fernandez : Guitars

Joel Rosenblatt : Drums

Scott Ambush : Bass

Dave Samuels : Vibes, Marimba, Mallet Synthesizer, Marching Drum

Bashiri Johnson : Percussion

Steve Skinner : Drum Programming

Vaneese Thomas : Vocals

The No Sweat Horns :

Scott Kreitzer : Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flute

Barry Danielian : Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Randy Andos : Trombone, Bass Trombone

Scott Kreitzer : Horn Section Arranger

04 - Stiletto Heels

David Benoit & Russ Freeman

Originally released on 'The Benoit / Freeman Project 2' (PKD-8525) on Peak Records

David Benoit : Piano, Fender Rhodes & Yamaha Motif 8

Russ Freeman : Acoustic, Classical & Electric Guitars, Synth & Guitar Synth

Alex Al : Bass

Vinnie Colaiuta:Drums

Luis Conte : Percussion

05 - Groove With You

Phil Perry

Originally released on 'Magic' by Phil Perry (PKD-8504) on Peak Records

Phil Perry : Lead vocals, Background vocals

Jochem van der Saag : Keyboards, Synths, Programming, Sound Design, Arranger & Background vocals

Melvin Lee Davis : Bass

Lee Ritenour : Additional Keyboards

06 - Don't Stop

Braxton Brothers

Originally released on 'Rollin'' by Braxton Brothers (PKD-8517) on Peak Records

Wayne Braxton : Drum Programming, Keys, Fender Rhodes, Saxophones

Nelson Braxton : Electric Guitars, Bass, Lead Bass

Peter Michael Escovedo : Percussion

07 - Last Kiss

Gato Barbieri

Originally released on 'The Shadow Of The Cat' by Gato Barbieri (PKD-8509) on Peak Records

Gato Barbieri : Tenor Sax & Vocal

Jason Miles : Keyboards & Programming

Peter White : Guitar

Will Lee : Bass

Sheila E. : Percussion

Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums

08 - From Now On

Regina Belle

Originally released on 'This Is Regina!' by Regina Belle (PKD-8505) on Peak Records

Regina Belle : Vocals

Glenn Jones : Vocals

Barry J. Eastmond : Arranger, Keyboards & Drum Programming

Phil Hamilton : Acoustic Guitar

09 - Steppin' Out

Paul Taylor

Originally released on 'Steppin' Out' by Paul Taylor (PKD-8516) on Peak Records

Paul Taylor : Alto Sax

Rex Rideout : Keyboards & Programming

Dwight Sills : Drums

Nicholas Lane : Trumpet

Lee Thornburg : Trombone

Nicholas Lane : Horn Arrangement

10 - Walkin' On The Moon

Frank Vignola

Originally released on 'Déjà Vu' by Frank Vignola (CCD-4802) on Concord Records

Frank Vignola : Guitar

Mark Portmann : Keyboards

Ken Wallace : Additional Keyboards

Neil Stubenhaus : Bass

Vinnie Colaiuta : Drums

Rafael Padilla : Percussion

Alan Hinds : Rhythm Guitar

11 - Joyful

Ed Calle

Originally released on 'Twilight' by Ed Calle (CCD-4942) on Concord Records

Lee Levin & Doug Emery : Arrangers

Ed Calle : Saxophone, String & Brass Arrangements, Soprano & Tenor Saxophones, EWI

Doug Emery : Programming

Lee Levin : Programming

Dan Warner : Guitars

Richard Bravo : Percussion

Clifford P. Walker : Auxiliary Percussion

12 - Come With Me

Tania Maria

Originally released on 'Come With Me' (CCD-4200) on Concord Records

Tania Maria : Arranger, Vocals, Acoustic Piano, Yamaha Electric Keyboard

John Peña : Electric Bass

Portinho : Drums

Steve Thornton : Percussion

Eddie Duran : Guitar

DISC 2

01 - You Make Me Smile

Dave Koz

Originally released on 'Lucky Man' by Dave Koz (CDP 0777 7 98892) on Capitol Records

Jeff Koz & David Koz : Arrangers

Jeff Koz : Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Bass & Drum Programming

Dave Koz : Soprano Saxophone & Keyboards

Lenny Castro : Percussion

Nathan East : Bass

Michael Thompson : Electric Guitar

Rayford Griffin : Drums

02 - Breezin'

George Benson

Originally released on 'Breezin'' by George Benson (311-2) on Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

Claus Ogerman : Orchestra Arranger

George Benson : Lead Guitar & Vocals

Phil Upchurch : Rhythm Guitar & Bass

Ronnie Foster : Electric Piano & Mini-Moog

Jorge Dalto : Clavinet & Acoustic Piano

Harvey Mason : Drums

Ralph MacDonald : Percussion

03 - Just The Two Of Us

Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers

Originally released on 'Winelight" by Grover Washington Jr. (305-2) on Elektra Records

Bill Eaton : Arranger

Grover Washington Jr. : Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophones

Bill Withers : Vocals

Ralph MacDonald : Congas, Percussion, Syndrums

Steve Gadd : Drums

Marcus Miller : Bass

Eric Gale : Guitar

Richard Tee : Fender Rhodes

Bill Eaton : Oberheim Synthesizer

Ed Walsh : Oberheim 8-Voice Synthesizer

04 - Bella Luna

The Rippingtons

Originally released on 'Let It Ripp' by The Rippingtons (PKD-8514) on Peak Records

Russ Freeman : Guitar, Guitar Synth & Keyboards

Dave Karasony : Drums

Scott Breadman : Percussion

Bill Heeler : Keyboards

Eric Marienthal : Sax

Kim Stone : Bass

05 - Reunion

Dave Valentin

Originally released on 'Sunshower' by Dave Valentin (CCD-4872) on Concord Records

Dave Valentin : C Flute, Alto Flute & Assorted Flute Sounds

Bill O'Connell : Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano & Synthesizers

Robbie Ameen : Drums

Milton Cardona : Congas, Shakere & Various Percussion Instruments

Dave Samuel : Vibes

Steve Khan : Electric & Acoustic Guitars

06 - Color Of Love

Cassandra Reed

Originally released on 'Cassandra Reed' by Cassandra Reed (PKD-8513) on Peak Records

Cassandra Reed : Vocals

Wallace Roney : Trumpet

Jason Miles : Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Hammond B3

Dean Brown : Acoustic Guitar

James Genus : Bass

Gene Lake : Drums

Bashiri Johnson : Percussion

07 - Mist Trail

Eric Marienthal

Originally released on 'Sweet Talk' by Eric Marienthal (PKD-8510) on Peak Records

Dave Kochanski & Eric Marienthal : Arrangers

Eric Marienthal : Alto Saxophone

Dave Kochanski : Keyboards

Mike Ricchiuti : Acoustic Piano

Dean Brown : Electric Guitar

Will Lee : Bass

Chris Parker : Drums

Marc Quiñones : Congas & Percussion

08 - La Samba

Pete Escovedo

Originally released on 'E Music' by Pete Escovedo (CCD-4892) on Concord Records

Ray Obiedo : Arranger & Guitar

Pete Escovedo : Vocals & Percussion

Sheila Escovedo : Percussion

Peter Michael Escovedo : Congas & Percussion

Renato Neto : Piano

Oskar Cartaya : Bass

Mike Shapiro : Drums

Justo Almario : Soprano Saxophone

Lynn Mabry : Vocals

Zina Escovedo : Vocals & Percussion

Juanita Escovedo : Percussion

Renato Neto & Justo Almario : Solos

09 - Mountain Dance

Dave Grusin

Originally released on 'Mountain Dance' by Dave Grusin (GR-1018) on GRP Records

Dave Grusin : Arranger

Dave Grusin & The London Symphony Orchestra featuring : Harvey Mason, Ian Underwood, Jeff Mironov, Rubens Bassini, Ed Walsh, Marcus Miller

10 - Heaven

Sheila E. & The E. Train

Originally released on 'Heaven' by Sheila E. & The E. Train (CCD-4983) on Concord Records

Sheila E. : Drums, Percussion & Vocals

Reggie Hamilton : Bass

Byron Williams : Keys

Paul Jackson Jr. : Guitar

Gerald Albright : Sax

Lynn Maybry & Peter Michael : Additional Vocals

11 - In & Out Of Love

Patti Austin

Originally released on 'In & Out Of Love' by Patti Austin (CCD-4776) on Concord Records

Patti Austin : Vocals

Louis Biancaniello : Keyboards, Bass, Drums & Drum Programming

Vernon 'Ice' Black : Guitar

12 - Songbird

Various Artists "Playboy Jazz - In A Smooth Groove" (2004) -Smooth Jazz- (2024)

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