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Genre : Jazz Catalogue Number : 2152039
Format : CD Label : 215 Records
Issued : 12 Sep 2006 Item sourced from : USA
Number of Discs : 1

Just Feelin'It

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HMV Review

By virtue of his size, smile, stronger promotional push, and ubiquitous covers of disco-era hits, Wayman Tisdale has taken the melodic virtues of the bass and made it a viable instrument in smooth jazz. But there's always room for another, and of all the longtime sidemen releasing solo efforts in 2006, Michael Manson -- a genre heavy who is best known for his long-term association with Kirk Whalum -- made the best effort to emerge as a star. The energetic melodies, slick and soulful playing, and spirited horn-spiked production on his second disc make for a solid follow-up to his 2002 debut The Bottom Line, which spawned the popular radio hit Outer Drive. Cover happy 2006 radio programmers are probably more appreciative of Manson's graceful, bluesy reading of Luther Vandross' There's Nothing Better Than Love and lightly grooving twist on Lovely Day (featuring dreamy vocals by Kevin Whalum, Kirk's brother) -- but Manson blissfully shows that the art of original songwriting is still thriving in the genre. The bubbly Coming Right at You, featuring Whalum and the piano solo expertise of Mike Logan and Jeff Lorber, is pure horn-funk delight, but the tight hook is just the start. Towards the end of the tune, Whalum chimes in with a fiery jazz solo that simply doesn't last long enough, but the point is clear -- Manson as producer wants real playing beyond just what radio might find convenient. That vibe continues throughout on tunes like the title track and the Lorber-produced Way Back When, creating an exciting retro feel that allows many of the genre's all-stars (Rick Braun, Norman Brown, et al) but never lets us forget that Manson's axe is the focal point. Amidst the smooth, there's also the wild and crazy Tower of Power-like jam which again reminds us that smooth jazz artists come to play. Overall, Just Feelin' It is an outstanding second effort that makes listeners really feel there's a bright future for smooth jazz. ~ Jonathan Widran, Rovi

Credits

Alex Al(Bass),  Brian Culbertson(Keyboards),  Calvin Rogers(Drums),  Christopher Harris(Vocals),  Chris Miskel(Drums),  Dave Kochanski(Keyboards),  George Duke(Keyboards),  George Duke(Piano),  Gerey Johnson(Guitar),  Jeff Lorber(Keyboards),  Jeff Lorber(Piano),  Jerry DiMuzio(Saxophone),  Joey Woolfalk(Guitar),  John Blasucci(Keyboards),  Keith Henderson(Guitar),  Kevin Randolph(Keyboards),  Khari Parker(Drums),  Kirk Whalum(Saxophone),  Kirk Whalum(Vocals),  Larry Bowen(Trumpet),  Lenny Castro(Percussion),  Louie Stockwell(Saxophone),  Maurice Fitzgerald(Bass),  Michael Logan(Keyboards),  Michael Logan(Piano),  Michael Manson(Guitar (Bass)),  Michael Ripoll(Guitar),  Nelson Rangell(Saxophone),  Norman Brown(Guitar),  Oscar Seaton(Drums),  Paul Jackson Jr(Guitar),  Pharez Whitted(Trumpet),  Rick Braun(Trumpet),  Stephen Berry(Trombone),  Stephen Lu(Keyboards),  Teddy Campbell(Drums),  Tim Gant(Keyboards),  Michael Logan(Fender Rhodes),  Oscar Seaton(Cymbals),  Ray Fuller(Guitar (Rhythm)),  Oscar Seaton(Hi Hat),  Michael Manson(Piccolo Bass),  Michael Manson(Tenor Bass),  Brian Culbertson(Producer),  Dave Kochanski(Producer),  Jeff Lorber(Producer),  Michael Logan(Producer),  Michael Manson(Producer),  Stephen Lu(Producer),  Bill Withers(Composer),  Brian Culbertson(Programming),  Calvin Rogers(Programming),  Chris Miskel(Programming),  Craig Bauer(Mixing),  Dave Kochanski(Programming),  Jeff Lorber(Programming),  John Stoddart(Composer),  Luther Vandross(Composer),  Michael Manson(Composer),  Paul Rayner-Brown(Mixing),  Skip Anderson(Composer),  Stephen Lu(Programming),  Steve Weeder(Mixing),  Michael Manson(Audio Production)

Songs

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    1
    Coming Right at Ya  (05:18)
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    2
    It's the Way She Moves  (05:20)
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    3
    Just Feelin' It  (03:51)
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    4
    There's Nothing Better Than Love  (06:08)
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    5
    Way Back When  (04:37)
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    6
    Another Chance  (06:17)
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    7
    In Flight  (04:45)
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    8
    Still Thinking About You  (05:27)
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    9
    Bassment  (05:55)
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    10
    Lovely Day  (05:02)
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    11
    Tis So Sweet  (04:47)
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    12
    Bassment (Reprise)  (01:34)

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