Favorite Artists

Luther Vandross
In retrospect, the Nat King Cole of his era.

George Duke
Master of versatility. He's got his own record label, BPM (Big Piano Music), and he's minding the classics on his latest, "In a Mellow Tone".

Chaka Khan
One of the most dynamic female vocalists ever. She's got incredible range, control, and style.

Earth, Wind, & Fire
Long past their hey-day, but still one of the greatest bands ever. Musicianship, originality, positive focus.

Grover Washington, Jr.
One of the key artists whose Jazz was smooth long before the adjective was applied.

Favorite Albums

Grover Washington, Jr. - Reed Seed
Reed Seed. Recorded with a little known R&B band of the day, called, "Locksmith". He would also record, "Live at the Bijou" with the same group.

Jean-Luc Ponty - Mystical Adventures
Ponty was at critical mass when he recorded this masterpiece, right around 1980. What a band he had assembled. Rayford Griffin on drums. Baron Brown on bass. Some amazing pieces on there. Maybe not for everyone, but try and envision the fact that these are real people playing real instruments. If you've ever picked up any instrument and tried to produce a note, you can appreciate what these guys accomplish.

George Benson - Breezin'
Maybe the best jazz album ever. In my opinion, this one is very close.

Jeff Lorber Fusion - Wizard Island
Great rhythms and interaction. Plus, the start of saxaphonist, Kenny G.

Grover Washington, Jr. - Winelight
Grover is in rare form on this recording, which also features bass work by a young Mr. Marcus Miller.

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