Erykah Badu Smooth Sax Tribute

by The Smooth Jazz All Stars

Overview

Two weeks before Erykah Badu issued her stellar New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War, the faceless and nameless Smooth Jazz All-Stars issued the Erykah Badu Smooth Sax Tribute, with a loose mock up of the cover from her Mama's Gun album. Interestingly enough, "Honey," a cover of the untitled single from Amerykah opens the entire set. Cool enough. You already know what this sounds like: meatier-and-beatier-than-Kenny G versions of Badu's hits. It's an excellent listen, perfect for driving or background music. The grooves are tight enough without being suffocating, the melodies are pronounced in order to keep the saxophones way up front, and even the drum loops don't get in the way. For what it is, and for the price, this is a pleasant if inessential listen. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/2017
Label:	Cc Entertainment
UPC:	0707541933322
Rank:	82949

Tracks

1. Honey  - Erykah Badu  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars
2. On & On  - Erykah Badu  - Jahmal Cantero  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars
3. Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)  - Erykah Badu  - Madukwu Chinwah  - Robert Ozuna  - James Poyser  - Raphael Saadiq  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars  - Glenn Standridge
4. Tyrone  - Erykah Badu  - Norman Hurt  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars
5. Back in the Day  - Erykah Badu  - James Poyser  - Rashad Smith  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars
6. Next Lifetime  - Erykah Badu  - Anthony Scott  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars
7. Didn't Cha Know  - Erykah Badu  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars
8. Bag Lady  - Erykah Badu  - Brian Bailey  - Isaac Hayes  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars  - Andre Young
9. Danger  - Erykah Badu  - James Poyser  - Rashad Smith  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars  - R.C. Williams
10. You Got Me  -  Questlove  - Jill Scott  -  Smooth Jazz All Stars  - Scott Storch

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Smooth Jazz All Stars   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

The Smooth Jazz All Stars   Audio Production
Jahmal Cantero   Composer
Scott Storch   Composer
Andre Young   Composer
Isaac Hayes   Composer
Erykah Badu   Composer
James Poyser   Composer
Raphael Saadiq   Composer
Norman Hurt   Composer
Questlove   Composer
Jill Scott   Composer
Rashad Smith   Composer
Anthony Scott   Composer
Robert Ozuna   Composer
Madukwu Chinwah   Composer
R.C. Williams   Composer
Glenn Standridge   Composer
Brian Bailey   Composer