Michael Manson - Just Feelin' It (CD, 2006, 215 Records) Smooth Jazz 

Description

Track Listing
1. Coming Right at Ya
2. It's the Way She Moves
3. Just Feelin' It
4. There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Way Back When
6. Another Chance
7. In Flight
8. Still Thinking About You
9. The Bassment
10. Lovely Day
11. Tis So Sweet
12. The (Reprise) Bassment

Details
Playing Time: 59 min.
Producer: Jeff Lorber, Brian Culbertson, Michael Logan, Dave Kochanski, Michael Manson, Stephen Lu
Recording Type: Studio
Recording Mode: Stereo
SPAR Code: n/a


Album Notes
Personnel: Michael Manson (bass guitar); Chris Harris (vocals); Gerey Johnson, Joey Woolfalk, Keith Henderson, Michael Ripoll, Norman Brown , Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Louie Stockwell, Jerry DiMuzio, Nelson Rangell (saxophone); Larry Bowen, Pharez Whitted, Rick Braun (trumpet); Stephen Berry (trombone); Michael Logan (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Jeff Lorber (piano, keyboards, programming); George Duke (piano, keyboards); Dave Kochanski, Stephen Lu, Brian Culbertson (keyboards, programming); John Blasucci, Kevin Randolph, Tim Gant (keyboards); Oscar Seaton (drums, cymbals, hi-hat); Chris Miskel, Calvin Rogers (drums, programming); Teddy Campbell, Khari Parker (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); Kirk Whalum (vocals, saxophone).Audio Mixers: Craig Bauer; Paul Rayner-Brown; Steve Weeder.Recording information: BCM Studios; Chicago recording Company; Dark Horse, Nashville, TN; Entourage Studios, LA; Hinge; Kochanski Sound Design Studios; Legonk Studio; Lorber Studios; Manson Studio; Megatrax, LA.By virtue of his size, smile, stronger promotional push, and ubiquitous covers of disco-era hits, Wayman Tisdale has taken the melodic virtues of the bass and made it a viable instrument in smooth jazz. But there's always room for another, and of all the longtime sidemen releasing solo efforts in 2006, Michael Manson -- a genre heavy who is best known for his long-term association with Kirk Whalum -- made the best effort to emerge as a star. The energetic melodies, slick and soulful playing, and spirited horn-spiked production on his second disc make for a solid follow-up to his 2002 debut The Bottom Line, which spawned the popular radio hit "Outer Drive." Cover happy 2006 radio programmers are probably more appreciative of Manson's graceful, bluesy reading of Luther Vandross' "There's Nothing Better Than Love" and lightly grooving twist on "Lovely Day" (featuring dreamy vocals by Kevin Whalum, Kirk's brother) -- but Manson blissfully shows that the art of original songwriting is still thriving in the genre. The bubbly "Coming Right at You," featuring Whalum and the piano solo expertise of Mike Logan and Jeff Lorber, is pure horn-funk delight, but the tight hook is just the start. Towards the end of the tune, Whalum chimes in with a fiery jazz solo that simply doesn't last long enough, but the point is clear -- Manson as producer wants real playing beyond just what radio might find convenient. That vibe continues throughout on tunes like the title track and the Lorber-produced "Way Back When," creating an exciting retro feel that allows many of the genre's all-stars (Rick Braun, Norman Brown, et al) but never lets us forget that Manson's axe is the focal point. Amidst the smooth, there's also the wild and crazy Tower of Power-like jam which again reminds us that smooth jazz artists come to play. Overall, Just Feelin' It is an outstanding second effort that makes listeners really feel there's a bright future for smooth jazz. ~ Jonathan Widran


UPC Code:

 898841000392

Record Label

 215 Records

Distributor

Year Made

 2006

Country Made

 USA

CD Condition

 A near perfect, rarely-played CD. CD looks clean with no visible scratches, scuffs or other marks. There may be the odd light mark only visible under a bright light.  Artwork excellent.

Any issues to note

 None

Genre:

 Smooth Jazz

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