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Detroit based saxophonist and composer Randy Scott is an old hand,
when it comes to create hits and stay at the forefront of music
business. His extensive solo career includes the albums Randy
Scott (1994), Future (1999), Words Unspoken (2002),
Breathe (2007), 90 Degrees at Midnight (2011), and
Serenity (2015).
His newest project Elevation
(2020) is his seventh album and his third on the label Trippin' N
Rhythm. As is his custom, he once again invited a large number of
musicians to design his album. The comprehensive list is shown below in
the credits.
The album starts with
Joyride which is a well thought out piece with a swing that evokes
associations of Kool and the Gang's Ladies Night. With Ignite
Randy presents a brilliant idea. In this fast paced piece he lets some
flamenco flow in like a skillful pinch of pepper.
Elevation
incorporates musical elements of the great time, when groups like the
Brothers Johnson dominate the charts. Sanctity is the state or
quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. The song uses an interesting
sound sample reminiscent of Indonesian temple bells and gives a very
spiritual impression.
Step is an uplifting
feel-good-tune with a finger snapping twist. Lovers of all kind of horns
will build up an addiction for the atmospheric Daydreams
featuring the excellent work of Cindy Bradley on flugelhorn.
Tempo features Detroit born and raised Anesha Birchett, who
together with her sister Antea has already written a plethora of hits
for greats like Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez or Beyoncé. She has
written this song jointly with Randy and shows her qualities as
emotional singer.
On Affection Randy struts his
impressive prowess as saxophonist on another single handled produced,
arranged and programmed tune. With Intimacy Randy sets new
standards in sensitive interpretation.
Final theme is a cover of
Untitled (How Does It Feel) which was originally released by
American singer D'Angelo on his album Voodoo in 2000. Randy
fills his rendition with ardent energy and passion.
Randy's
albums are never disappointing. Elevation makes no difference
and is full packed with haunting melodies.
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Album Information
Title: Elevation
Artist: Randy Scott
Year: 2020
Length: 42:09
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Trippin' N Rhythm
Tracks:
1) Joyride (5:06)
2) Ignite (4:03)
3) Elevation (4:11)
4)
Sanctity (3:53)
5) Step (3:22)
6) Daydreams (feat. Cindy
Bradley) (4:09)
7) Tempo (feat. Anesha Birchett) (3:33)
8)
Affection (3:58)
9) Intimacyt (4:45)
10) Untitled (How Does It
Feel) (5:05
Credits
1) Joyride
Written by Michael Broening
(Mike Broening Music ASCAP)
Produced by Michael Broening
Bass - Mel
Brown
Piano, Keyboards, Drum Programming - Michael Broening
Guitar - Freddie Fox
Saxophone - Randy Scott
2) Ignite
Written by Randy Scott
(Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)
Produced by Michael Broening
Bass - AI
Turner
Drums - Marquis Johnson
Piano - Michael Broening
Guitar - Darryl Dixon
Trumpet - Kris Johnson
Trombone-Vincent Chandler
Saxophone, Keyboards & Percussion -
Randy Scott
3) Elevation
Written by Randy Scott &
Nicholas Cole (Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP / Leo-Nie Music Publishing
BMI)
Produced by Michael Broening
Piano, Key Bass &
Keyboards - Michael Broening
Keyboards & Drum Programming -
Nicholas Cole
Guitar - Matt Godina
Saxophone - Randy Scott
4) Sanctity
Written by Randy Scott
(Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)
Produced by Randy Scott
Bass - Robert
Skinner
Saxophone, Keyboards & Drum Programming - Randy Scott
5) Step
Written by Randy Scott
(Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)
Produced by Randy Scott
Bass - Robert
Skinner
Guitar - Brett Farkas
Saxophone, Keyboards & Drum
Programming - Randy Scott
6) Daydreams (featuring
Cindy Bradley)
Written by Randy Scott (Scott Jam Publishing
ASCAP)
Produced by
Randy Scott
Bass - Al Turner
Guitar - Brett Farkas
Flugelhorn - Cindy Bradley
Background Horns - Kris Johnson
Saxophone, Keyboards & Drum Programming - Randy Scott
7) Tempo (featuring Anesha
Birchett)
Written by Randy Scott & Anesha Birchett (Scott
Jam Publishing ASCAP /Songs of Universal/Mukenesha/BMI Publishing)
Produced by Randy Scott & Anesha Birchett
Vocals - Anesha
Birchett
Saxophone, Keyboards & Drum Programming - Randy Scott
8) Affection
Written by Randy Scott
(Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)
Produced by Randy Scott
Bass - Robert
Skinner
Saxophone, Piano, Keyboards & Drum Programming - Randy
Scott
9) Intimacy
Written by Randy Scott
(Scott Jam Publishing ASCAP)
Produced by Randy Scott
Saxophone, Piano,
Keyboards, & Drum Programming - Randy Scott
10) Untitled (How Does It
Feel)
Written by D'Angelo & Raphael Saadiq
(Universal-PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. /Ah-Choo
Publishing / First Echo Publishing)
Produced by Randy Scott & Demetrius "Krayon"
Nabors
Bass - Robert Skinner
Drums - Nate Winn
Guitar -
Gary Johnson
Rhodes & Organ - Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors
Saxophone - Randy Scott
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