The Smooth Side of Soul

by Najee

Overview

Najee's 2012 release The Smooth Side of Soul features more of the saxophonist and flute player's laid-back, romantic, and funky contemporary jazz. Included are such standout cuts as Najee's collaboration with R&B vocalist Phil Perry on the club-ready "Just to Fall in Love," as well as the quiet storm track "First Kiss," featuring keyboardist Jeff Lorber. Similarly engaging are such cuts as the slick chillout number "Perfect Nites" and the foot-tapping "Fu Fu She She," showcasing keyboardist Chris "Big Dog" Davis. This is truly soulful pop-jazz that should appeal to any fan of instrumental R&B and especially longtime Najee fans. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	01/31/2012
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351519320
Rank:	60912

Tracks

1. Dis N' Dat
2. Just to Fall in Love
3. Perfect Nites
4. You Tube
5. In the Clouds
6. One Night In Soho
7. Mari
8. Fu Fu She She
9. First Kiss
10. Sound For Sore Ears

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Najee   Primary Artist,Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Jeff Lorber   Keyboards,Featured Artist,Synthesizer Bass,Piano,Soloist
Phil Perry   Vocals,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background)
Chris "Big Dog" Davis   Flute,Piano,Soloist,Keyboards,Sax (Alto),Featured Artist
Seth Lee   Bass
Darren Rahn   Organ,Hi Hat,Cymbals,Keyboards,Saxophone,Fender Rhodes
Keith Robinson   Guitar
James Lloyd   Piano,Featured Artist
Bobby Colomby   Drums
Frank Selman   Guitar (Electric)
Will Downing   Vocals (Background)
John Roberts   Drums
Michael Thompson   Guitar
Mike Warren   Drums
Mel Brown   Bass

Technical Credits

Mel Brown   Engineer
Jeff Lorber   Producer,Mixing,Composer,Engineer
Phil Perry   Composer
Chris "Big Dog" Davis   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Instrumentation
Chris Davis   Composer,Composer
Darren Rahn   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Drum Programming
Dave Darlington   Mixing
Najee   Composer,Producer
Jimmy Heath   Composer
Will Downing   Composer
George Hunt   Mixing,Engineer
Loeien Babajian   Package Design
Dawn Morales   Composer
Brendan Morawski   Engineer