Double Scale

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:51:33
Personnel includes: Doc Powell (guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, various instruments); Tim Owens, Gary Taylor (vocals); Gerald Spikes, Tom Scott (soprano saxophone); Everette Harp (alto & tenor saxophones); Michael Lington (saxophone); Chuck Mangione, Oscar Brashear (flugelhorn); Bobby Lyle, Patrice Rushen, Joe Sample, Myron McKinley (acoustic piano); Reggie Hamilton (fretted & fretless electric basses); Sekou Bunch, Byron Miller, Marcus Miller (bass); Rick Lawson (drums); Amos Lucas (percussion). Personnel: Doc Powell (keyboards, bass synthesizer); Gary Taylor, Tim Owens (vocals); Skip Anderson (strings); Michael Lington (saxophone); Gerald Spikes, Tom Scott (soprano saxophone); Chuck Mangione (flugelhorn); Joe Sample, Myron McKinley, Patrice Rushen, Bobby Lyle (piano); Marcus Miller, Reggie Hamilton, Sekou Bunch, Byron Miller (bass guitar); Rick Lawson (drums); Munyungo Jackson (congas, shaker); Steve Kroon (bongos, percussion, wind chime). Audio Mixers: Erik Zobler; Frank Roszak. Arranger: Doc Powell. After only a few hit projects establishing himself as one of the genre's most popular guitarists, it seems curious why Doc Powell would conceive and produce an all-star concept album like Double Scale rather than do another solo album which might further cement his stature. That said, this is a can't miss event in smooth jazz/urban funk circles, a fun-filled opportunity for those less initiated with the format to get acquainted with none other than Everette Harp, Bobby Lyle, Chuck Mangione, Joe Sample, and Tom Scott, all of whom Powell writes showcase tunes for. Powell is so intuitive at knowing their strengths that each tune would fit perfectly on the artist's own albums. Harp doubles his alto and tenor as he carries an in your face melody throughout the bouncy funk of "Locomotion," while on "Southern Winds," Powell lays down a gentler, easier flowing rhythmic foundation for Lyle to strut his elegant funk stuff. He takes the silky smooth approach to the extreme on Mangione's piece, the soundscape heavy, ambient "Miss T"; if you didn't know the famed flugelhornist's resume, you might think he was inspired by the cool sounds of Chris Botti. The tune for Sample, "Jungle Walk," captures a similar easy percussion vibe, allowing Marcus Miller to build a dramatic bassline over which the pianist ranges from dark toned chords to those cheery high register melodies. Powell steps into the spotlight on the uptempo "Sassy," which features his sharp acoustic work and a breathy, synth-created vocal chorus. ~ Jonathan Widran
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)