The Fatback Strut
From the "Night Flower" album. Personnel: Andy Timmons (Electric Guitar) Brady Mosher (Wah-wah Guitar) Ron Jones (Tenor & Baritone Saxophones) Larry Spencer (Trumpet & Flugelhorn) Gene Glover (Percussion) Mike Collier (Drums) John Evans (Fender Rhodes, Synth Calliope & Electric Bass) |
Smooth Jazz Daily reviews "Night Flower"
John Evans & Dream are a constant in the smooth jazz music market. Since their album Dream in 2007 they released The Winding Road (2009), Postcard from the Moon (2010) and this year Night Flower.
Keyboardist John Evans is supported on this album by Ron Jones (saxophones), Larry Spencer (trumpet & flugelhorn), Brady Mosher (guitars), Johnny Hooper (guitars), Gene Glover (congas & percussion), Mike Collier (drums), Jennifer Perryman (vocals), Rosana Eckert (vocals), Annagrey (vocals) and Andy Timmons (guitar). One can say, long time companions.
John has composed and arranged all songs. Sandy Evans has written all lyrics. The opening I Just Can't Get Over You presents the group in best from. Jennifer Perryman interprets the content of the song with an authentic and engaging voice. Ron Jones on tenor sax shows up as excellent accompaniment. Also the arrangement boasts a variety of details.
Soft Summer Breeze reminds me of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, as if time had stood still. The harmonic chorus of the female singers blends beautifully as one. All I Wanna' Do Is Dance comes as Salsa infected song featuring Annagrey's smoky vocals in a glowing performance.
The instrumental The Fatback Strut shines with a fine horn arrangement in the style of The Tower of Power or Greg Adams' East Bay Soul peppered with nice guitar riffs. The album closes too soon with the dreamy Night Flower. Ron Jones on soprano sax takes the lead, while John Evans adds some atmospheric chords.
Night Flower is an album for the young at heart who want to look back and cannot forget the golden music of the good old times.
Keyboardist John Evans is supported on this album by Ron Jones (saxophones), Larry Spencer (trumpet & flugelhorn), Brady Mosher (guitars), Johnny Hooper (guitars), Gene Glover (congas & percussion), Mike Collier (drums), Jennifer Perryman (vocals), Rosana Eckert (vocals), Annagrey (vocals) and Andy Timmons (guitar). One can say, long time companions.
John has composed and arranged all songs. Sandy Evans has written all lyrics. The opening I Just Can't Get Over You presents the group in best from. Jennifer Perryman interprets the content of the song with an authentic and engaging voice. Ron Jones on tenor sax shows up as excellent accompaniment. Also the arrangement boasts a variety of details.
Soft Summer Breeze reminds me of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, as if time had stood still. The harmonic chorus of the female singers blends beautifully as one. All I Wanna' Do Is Dance comes as Salsa infected song featuring Annagrey's smoky vocals in a glowing performance.
The instrumental The Fatback Strut shines with a fine horn arrangement in the style of The Tower of Power or Greg Adams' East Bay Soul peppered with nice guitar riffs. The album closes too soon with the dreamy Night Flower. Ron Jones on soprano sax takes the lead, while John Evans adds some atmospheric chords.
Night Flower is an album for the young at heart who want to look back and cannot forget the golden music of the good old times.