Legendary keyboardist Brian Simpson, known for his collaboration with Teena Marie or Janet Jackson, is a solid mainstay in the field of smooth jazz.

His long-standing collaboration with Shanachie Entertainment bears fruit once again with his album Midnight Groove. An extremely high-quality component of American music history that was brought to perfection with the help of numerous musicians who are big names themselves.

Michael White (drums), Alex Al (bass), Ray Fuller (guitar), Kevin Chokan (guitar), Yarone Levy (lead guitar), Brian Kilgore (percussion), Steve Alaniz (tenor sax), Ryan Farish (keyboard & programming), Ramon Yslas (percussion), lsaiah Collier (tenor sax), Oliver Wendell (keyboards), Jeff Kashiwa (flute), Keyon Harrold (trumpet), Aure Ortega (keyboards) and many more.

Immerse yourself in Brian's brilliant musical world with the fascinating Blue Mystique. His elegant piano touch is caressed by romantic saxophone sounds and sophisticated guitar arrangements.

The vastness of the starry night sky served as the blueprint for Under The Stars, a song that reflects the infinity of the universe. Lost In The Moment brings some thoughtfulness to the album, dedicated to all those who are in danger of losing themselves in today's confusing times.

Of course, a little tropical flair is also a must on the album, as Brian accompanied the Smooth Jazz Cruise to Caribbean destinations as musical director for many years. Tropical Escape brings back the desire to travel.

The mysterious atmosphere at midnight is captured with masterful elegance in the title song. Anyone who did not yet have the celebrated trumpeter Keyon Harrold on their agenda will be pleasantly surprised. In Search Of My Dream was written by Antonio Jose Gomez Lozano, who also plays the leading role in this romantic piece on acoustic guitar.

Brian Culbertson and Jonathan Fritzen also play the piano with great care. However, as with A Quiet Kiss, Brian Simpson brings it to perfection. The euphoric thematization of relationships between two people continues in Story Of Love. Yarone Levy on acoustic guitar gives the piece a further romantic note. Which he also shares on Come To Me.

Bossa nova echoes can be found in the final act Sunset Mirage. On this track, Yarone Levy expands his guitar music, which is good for the overall impression.

With Midnight Groove, Brian Simpson delivers an album that contains a multitude of compositions that could make it a perennial favorite for years to come.