Learn Birds Of A Plumage - 1994 Higher Upwardly The Clouds

Over the course of teaching of 15 solo albums since 1980, artist/dan-siegel-mn0000566054">Dan Siegel has laid a melodic measure for the polish jazz genre. His entirely work each fourth dimension out seems to endure topping as well as challenging himself. Fronting the supergoup artist/birds-of-a-feather-mn0000772091">Birds of a Feather for a freewheeling pop-fusion adventure Above the Clouds finds the keyboardist energetically resolving that dilemma. The multi faceted rhythmically eclectic project--somewhat of a sequel to a 1987 all star album--gives Siegel the chance to compose as well as arrive at for other Pb instruments similar guitar (artist/allen-hinds-mn0000005463">Allen Hinds, artist/carl-verheyen-mn0000169819">Carl Verheyen), as well as sax (artist/boney-james-mn0000081849">Boney James), as well as the number is a lively ensemble engagement which brews hefty doses of spontanaeity inwards a base of operations of radio fix vocal craft. Siegel allows himself a few glistening solo spots simply is to a greater extent than ofttimes than non content to endure 1 of the guys, every bit Hinds, James, bassist artist/larry-kimpel-mn0000129730">Larry Kimpel, as well as percussionist artist/lenny-castro-mn0000241017">Lenny Castro burn downwardly away. The advert warrants 1 corny cliche--these birds sure as shooting wing high.

Solid contemporary pop/jazz projection produced inwards 1994 yesteryear keyboardist Dan Siegel. Band members include Siegel, Boney James (sax), Allen Hinds (guitar), Carl Verheyen (guitar), Larry Kimpel (bass), Roberto Vally (fretless bass), Randy Drake (drums) as well as Lenny Castro (percussion). Standout songs include See You Soon, Head To Toe, Moonlight Drive as well as Old San Juan. 

This fourth dimension to a greater extent than or less it's Dan Siegel amongst Boney James, Allen Hinds, Carl Verheyen, Larry Kimpel, Roberto Vally, Randy Drake as well as Lenny Castro on 11 corking Siegel originals. Most of these cats played on his solo albums every bit well.

I had never heard of this group, saw some references to them as well as read some skilful reviews, as well as took a chance. Well worth the gamble! They audio real much similar some of the before Rippingtons stuff. If you lot similar the Rips, you'll dearest this album. 

I took a chance on buying this CD inwards the shop, non having heard of this ring before as well as similar a shot it's 1 of the best polish jazz albums inwards my collection. Listening to the start rails 'See You Soon',really makes you lot appreciate what skilful music is all most as well as the recording is excellent. Perfect tempo, rhythm,and composition come upward through each track. Dont hesitate, become out as well as purchase it!

 Track Listings

  1. See You Soon
  2. Head To Toe
  3. Moonlight Drive
  4. Old San Juan
  5. Above The Clouds
  6. When Truth Speaks
  7. Phoenix Rising
  8. Big Sky
  9. Westward
  10. Hopscotch
  11. Durango

Personnel:

Dan Siegel (vocals, keyboards);
Allen Hinds, Carl Verheyen (guitar);
Boney James (saxophone);
Randy Drake (drums);
Lenny Castro (percussion).