For Y'all Birds Of A Plumage - 1994 Higher Upwards The Clouds

Over the course of teaching of xv solo albums since 1980, Dan Siegel has fix a melodic measure for the shine jazz genre. His solely work each fourth dimension out seems to last topping in addition to challenging himself. Fronting the supergoup 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 in addition to attain for other atomic number 82 instruments similar guitar (Allen Hinds, Carl Verheyen), in addition to sax (Boney James), in addition to the trial is a lively ensemble engagement which brews hefty doses of spontanaeity inwards a base of operations of radio create vocal craft. Siegel allows himself a few glistening solo spots precisely is to a greater extent than oft than non content to last 1 of the guys, every bit Hinds, James, bassist Larry Kimpel, in addition to percussionist Lenny Castro burn away. The advert warrants 1 corny cliche--these birds for sure wing high.

Solid contemporary pop/jazz projection produced inwards 1994 past times 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) in addition to Lenny Castro (percussion). Standout songs include See You Soon, Head To Toe, Moonlight Drive in addition to Old San Juan. 

This fourth dimension unopen to it's Dan Siegel alongside Boney James, Allen Hinds, Carl Verheyen, Larry Kimpel, Roberto Vally, Randy Drake in addition to Lenny Castro on 11 neat 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 in addition to read some skillful reviews, in addition to took a chance. Well worth the gamble! They audio rattling much similar some of the before Rippingtons stuff. If you lot similar the Rips, you'll honey this album. 

I took a chance on buying this CD inwards the shop, non having heard of this ring before in addition to right away it's 1 of the best shine jazz albums inwards my collection. Listening to the outset rail 'See You Soon',really makes you lot appreciate what skillful music is all most in addition to the recording is excellent. Perfect tempo, rhythm,and composition come upward through each track. Dont hesitate, become out in addition to 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).