Jazz to the World

Performer: Various Artists
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: JAZZ TO THE WORLD is a Christmas release benefitting the Special Olympics. Producers include: Herb Alpert, Billy Vera, Fourplay, Diana Krall, Maryanne Topper. Compilation producer: Christine Martin. Engineers include: Alan Meyerson, Brian Levy, Don Murray. Personnel: Diana Krall (vocals, piano); Dianne Reeves, Lou Rawls, Michael Franks, Anita Baker, Holly Cole, Cassandra Wilson (vocals); Steve Khan (guitar, nylon-string guitar, programming); John McLaughlin , Lee Ritenour , Russell Malone, Tony Maiden (guitar); Artie Traum (acoustic guitar); Dave Koz (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Donny McCaslin (soprano saxophone); Everette Harp (alto saxophone); Michael Brecker, Teddy Edwards (tenor saxophone); Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone); Herb Albert, Herb Alpert, Lew Soloff, Oscar Brashear (trumpet); Randy Brecker (flugelhorn); Marcus Rojas (trombone, tuba); Birch Johnson (trombone); Jeff Lorber (piano, keyboards); Chick Corea, Eliane Elias, George Duke, Gerald Wiggins, Herbie Hancock, Mac Rebennack, Rachel Z, Aaron Davis, Carla Bley (piano); Don Wyatt, Bob James (keyboards); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone); Harvey Mason, Sr. (drums, bells, sleigh bell); Clarence Penn, Danny Gottlieb, Gerry Brown , Ralph Penland, Sherman Ferguson, Richard Crooks (drums); Ben Perowsky (cymbals); Steve Reid , Cyro Baptista (percussion); Al Gorgoni (programming); Veronica Nunn (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Eddie King ; Danny Kopelson; Don Murray ; Erik Zobler; James Farber; Jeff Wolpert; Jim Anderson ; Joe Ferla; Julio Pe�a; Malcolm Pollack; Tom Mark; Bernie Kirsh. Audio Remixers: Dan Gellert; Gerard Smerek. Recording information: Bearsville Sound Studios, Bearsville, NY; Clearlake Audio, Burbank, CA; H.A. Studio, Santa Monica, CA; HA Studio, Santa Monica, CA; Hit Factory Studios, Studio C, New York, NY; Jim; Jimsong Studios; Kingsound Studios, N. Hollywood, CA; Lightstream Studios, New York, NY; Mad Hatter Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Make Believe Ballroom, West Shokan, NY; Power Station Studios, New York, NY; Record 1, Sherman Oaks, CA; Studio 900, New York, NY; Sunset Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA; The Make Believe Ba. Editors: Greg Calbi; Nicholas Prout. Ensemble: Holly Cole Trio. Unknown Contributor Roles: Dave Koz; Dr. John; Fourplay; Jeff Lorber; Michael Franks; Sherman Ferguson; Steps Ahead; Steve Khan; The Brecker Brothers; Holly Cole; Cassandra Wilson. Arrangers: Chick Corea; Eliane Elias; George Duke; William M. III Byers; Herbie Hancock; Jeff Lorber; Jim Beard; Jon Herington; Ronnie Cuber; Steve Khan; Billy Vera; Bob James. This Christmas jazz album has a wide variety of generally enjoyable performances by 16 different groups. High points include a funny version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by singers Dianne Reeves and Lou Rawls, a Herbie Hancock-Eliane Elias piano duet on "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and Holly Cole's "Christmas Blues." The other performers include Herb Alpert with Jeff Lorber, Fourplay (featuring Lee Ritenour), Diana Krall, Stanley Clarke, Michael Franks, the Brecker Brothers, Cassandra Wilson, John McLaughlin, Steps Ahead, Anita Baker (out of place but okay on "The Christmas Song"), Dave Koz, and Dr. John. Although not a classic release, most of the performances are rewarding. ~ Scott Yanow

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