Track Listing
1. Last Kiss
2. Shelter of Your Arms, The
3. Desire
4. You've Changed
5. Ties That Bind
6. One Regret
7. Crash Landing
8. Whenever I'm With Her
9. On the Sly
10. Next Time You See Me
| Details | | Distributor: | WEA (Distributor) | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Personnel includes: Andy Snitzer (alto & tenor saxophones, keyboards, programming); Chris Botti (trumpet); Michael Davis (trombone); Bob James, Joe Sample (piano); Larry Goldings (organ); David Gamson (keyboards, bass, programming); Nick Moroch (acoustic & electric guitars); Wah Wah Watson (guitar); Paul Livant, Ira Segal (electric guitar); Anthony Jackson, Will Lee, Christian McBride (bass); Steve Gadd, Harvey Mason (drums); Bashiri Johnson (percussion); Michael Colina, Max Risenhoover (programming).
Producers: Michael Colina, Ray Bardani, Andy Snitzer, David Gamson, Matt Pierson.
Engineers: Ray Bardani, Bob Broockman, Frank Fagnano, Bill Emmons, Matthew "Boomer" Lamonica, Frank Fagnano, Bill Emmons, David Gamson, James Farber.
With his gruff, fiery timbre and supple lyric conception, saxophonist Andy Snitzer is primed to make a big splash on the contemporary jazz scene. Inspired by saxophone stylists such as David Sanborn and Michael Brecker, the young Snitzer came under the wing of keyboardist/impresario Bob James in the mid-80s. Since then, as his work has deepened and matured, Andy Snitzer has made significant contributions to recordings by the likes of Chaka Khan, Carly Simon, Bette Midler and Aretha Franklin (and was touring with the Rolling Stones when this album came out).
Though a bouncy, melodious ballad such as "You've Changed" and a lush romantic vehicle like "The Shelter Of Your Arms" highlight the kind of sweet, song-like phrasing and understated funk groove that have made Kenny G and Najee household names, TIES THAT BIND demonstrates a more abiding affection for the roots of contemporary jazz. The saxophonist's title tune could have just as easily appeared on a Weather Report album, while "One Regret" is imbued with a timeless R&B feel, as Snitzer's tenor soars above an irresistible dance groove.
"Crash Landing" appropriates some of the moves and breaks that make hip-hop locomote, while "On The Sly" digs back into a more durable brand of southern funk (a la the Crusaders). The shuffling "Next Time You See Me," mines an even richer vein of blues and jazz (a la The Jazz Crusaders and The Jazz Messengers)--illustrating the full extent of Snitzer's stylistic range.
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