The Drop

The Drop

The Drop

Title : The Drop
Release Date : September 22, 2023

1. the Drop
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
keyboards: rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber aksi alto sax: Randal Clark
rhythm guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber
horn arrangement and performance: David Mann

2. Altered State
drums: Gary Novak
bass: James Haslip
keyboards: strings, rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber
melody 6 string bass: Jimmy Haslip

3. New Mexico
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
keyboards: minimoog, rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Randal Clark
lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri
horn arrangement and performance: David Mann

4. On the Bus
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
keyboards:rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber

5. Hang Tight
drums: Gary Novak
synth bass: Jeff Lorber
melody 6 string bass: Jimmy Haslip keyboards: rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber

6. Liberty
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
keyboards: minimoog, rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber
melody 6 string bass: Jimmy Haslip
soprano sax: Randal Clark
lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri

7. Keep Moving
drums: Gary Novak
synth bass: Jeff Lorber
melody 6 string bass: Jimmy Haslip keyboards: rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri
alto sax: Randal Clark
rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber
horn arrangement and performance: David Mann

8. Mindshare
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
melody 6 string bass: Jimmy Haslip keyboards: minimoog, rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Randal Clark
lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber
horn arrangement and performance: David Mann

9. Reception
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
keyboards: minimoog, rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber
melody flute: David Mann
lead and rhythm guitars: Marc Lettieri rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber
melody flute: David Mann
Horn arrangement and performance: David Mann

10.Tail Lights
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Cornelius Mims
keyboards: rhodes and piano: Jeff Lorber alto sax: Randal Clark
lead and rhythm guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. rhythm guitar: Jeff Lorber
horn arrangement and performance: David Mann
Recorded at JHL Sound in Pacific Palisades, CA by JL

produced by Jeff Lorber and James Haslip

Mixed by Peter Mokran

Mastered by Bernie Grundman

other studios:pjjr, Lettieri: Randal Clark, Dave Mann, Cornelius Mims, James Haslip

Jeff Lorber Fusion Space-Time Album Cover

Space-Time

Space-Time

Title : Space-Time
Release Date : June 18, 2021

Jeff Lorber Fusion: Space-Time

Track listing and credits

1. Space Time featuring Bob Mintzer
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
tenor sax: Bob Mintzer

2. Back Room
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
horn arr. and performance: David Mann
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.

3. Sun Princess
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
guitar: Michael Landau

4. Mind Reader featuring Bob Mintzer
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
tenor sax: Bob Mintzer
guitar: Robben Ford

5. Memorex
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Gerald Albright
horn arr. and performance: David Mann
tenor sax melody and solo : David Mann

6. Louisiana featuring Michael Landau
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass: Jeff Lorber
nylon and electric guitar: Michael Landau
horn arr. and performance: David Mann

7. Curiosity
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
horn arr. and performance: David Mann
guitar: Robben Ford
tenor sax: Bob Mintzer

8. Chick. featuring Hubert Laws
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
soprano sax: Gary Meek
flute: Hubert Laws

9. Day One featuring Michael Landau
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
nylon and electric guitar: Michael Landau

10. Truth
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip
tenor sax: Bob Mintzer
horn arr. and performance: David Mann
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.

11. Memorex Reprise featuring Jimmy Haslip
drums: Gary Novak
keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber
electric bass: Gerald Albright
horn arr. and performance: David Mann
electric bass: Jimmy Haslip. (soloist)

All songs by Jeff Lorber Songs of Lorb ASCAP
except Memorex and Memorex Reprise by Jeff Lorber, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright

Produced by Jeff Lorber and James Haslip
Recorded at JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades CA, Dave Mann: Mannerism Studio, Manhattan NY, Mike L: Unconscious Studio, Pacific Palisades, CA, Paul Jackson Jr. : M And P Music Factory, Los Angeles CA, Bob Mintzer: Canyon Cove Music Room, Los Angeles, Robben Ford : Coop DeVille, Nashville, TN.

Impact Jeff Lorber Fusion

Impact

Impact

Band :
Title : Impact
Release Date : August 17, 2018
Catalog ref. : Shanachie 5462

1. Sport Coat Makes Good

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

2. Pasadena City

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Synth Bass, Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

3. Citizenship

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

4. Highline

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Minimoog: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Adam Hawley
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

5. Opt In

Piano, Rhodes, Synth Bass, Guitar, Minimoog: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Soprano Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

6. Quest

Piano, Rhodes, Minimoog: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

7. Sunny Sounds

Piano, B3, Rhodes, Minimoog, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: John Roberts
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

8. Companion

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Minimoog, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

9. Arda

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Minimoog: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: John Roberts
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Mixed by: Jeff Lorber

10. Valinor

Piano, Rhodes, Guitar: Jeff Lorber
Bass Guitar: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Snitzer
Drums: Gary Novak
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Jeff Lorber

Recorded by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound Pacific Palisades CA except for the following:

Dave Mann horns recorded by Dave at Mannerism Studio, NYC
Michael Thompson recorded by Mike at Cocoa Butt, Culver City, CA

Jeff Lorber Publishing: Songs of Lorb ASCAP
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering, Los Angeles, CA

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Prototype

Prototype

Band :
Title : Prototype
Release Date : March 24, 2017

1. Hyperdrive

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Bass: Nathan East
Alto Sax: Andy Snitzer
Rhythm Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Melody Guitar: Chuck Loeb
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by Peter Mokran

2. Prototype

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Alto Sax: Andy Snitzer
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Jeff Lorber

3. Test Drive

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards, Synth Bass, Guitar: Jeff Lorber
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Alto Sax: Andy Snitzer
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Guitar: Jarius Mozee
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

4. What’s the Deal

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Sax: Andy Snitzer
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Guitar: Jarius Mozee
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

5. Vienna

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Tenor Sax: Andy Snitzer
Guitar and Solo: Larry Koonse
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

6. The Badness

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber
Alto Sax: Andy Snitzer
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

7. Gucci

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber
Soprano and Alto Sax: Andy Snitzer
Guitar and Guitar Solo: Larry Koonse
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Mixed by: Peter Mokran

8. Hidden Agenda

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards, Guitar: Jeff Lorber
Alto Sax: Andy Snitzer
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Guitars: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

9. Park West

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards, Synth Bass, Guitar: Jeff Lorber
Alto sax: Andy Snitzer
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Guitars: Michael Thompson
Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by Peter Mokran

10. River Song

Drums: Gary Novak
Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Soprano Sax: Andy Snitzer
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Guitars: Michael Thompson
String and Orchestra Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

All Songs written by Jeff Lorber except Hidden Agenda co written with Jimmy Haslip
Recorded by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound Pacific Palisades CA except for the following:
Dave Mann horns recorded by Dave at Mannerism Studio, NYC
Michael Thompson recorded by Mike at Cocoa Butt, Culver City, CA

Step It Up

Step It Up

Band :
Title : Step It Up
Release Date : September 25, 2015

2015 Heads Up International

Produced by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip
Recorded by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound Pacific, Palisades, CA except:
Ash Soan drums recorded by Ash at Soanup Studio, Norfolk, GB
Dave Mann horns recorded by Dave at Mannerism Studio, NYC, NY
Klaus Martin sequences recorded by Klaus in Cologne, Germany
Michael Thompson recorded by Mike at Cocoa Butt, Culver City, CA
Michael H. Brauer mixes at Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY (through an SSL board) assisted by Steve Vealy

Craig Bauer mixes at Hinge Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering, Los Angeles, CA

1. GET UP (4:17)

by Jeff Lorber + Jimmy Haslip
Guitar and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Electric Bass and Bass Pulse: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Ash Soan
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Meek
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Congas: Lenny Castro
Mixed by Michael H. Brauer

2. UP ON THIS (5:37)

by Jeff Lorber
Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Additional Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Ash Soan
Soprano Saxophone: Gary Meek
Sequences: Claus Martin
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Mixed by Michael H. Brauer

3. MUSTANG (5:14)

by Jeff Lorber
Keyboards and Guitar: Jeff Lorber Electric Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Tenor Saxophone: Bob Mintzer
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Congas: Lenny Castro
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

4. FIRE SPIRIT (5:42)

by Jeff Lorber + Jimmy Haslip
Featuring Bob Mintzer
Keyboards, Guitar and Moog Bass: Jeff Lorber Saxophone: Bob Mintzer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

5. ARECIBO (4:22)

by Jeff Lorber
Featuring Robben Ford
Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Lead Guitar: Robben Ford
Drums: Ash Soan
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Meek
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Mixed by Michael H. Brauer

6. RIGHT ON TIME (4:48)

by Jeff Lorber
Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Gary Novak
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Tenor Saxophone: Gary Meek
Mixed by Jeff Lorber

7. STARFISH (5:02)

by Jeff Lorber + Jimmy Haslip
Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Electric Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Soprano Saxophone: Gary Meek Congas: Lenny Castro
Mixed by Michael H. Brauer

8. TENTH VICTIM (4:49)

by Jeff Lorber + Jimmy Haslip
Keyboards, Guitar: Jeff Lorber Guitar: Michael Thompson Guitar Solo: Larry Koonse Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta Percussion: Lenny Castro Soprano Saxophone: Gary Meek Mixed by Michael H. Brauer

9. DEEP GREEN (6:29)

by Jeff Lorber
Lead Guitar: Robben Ford
Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Gary Novak
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Meek
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Mixed by Jeff Lorber

10. SOUL PARTY (5:50)

by Jeff Lorber
Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber Lead Guitar: Robben Ford
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Gary Novak
Tenor Saxophone: Bob Mintzer
Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Mixed by Jeff Lorber

11. STEP IT UP (4:34)

by Jeff Lorber + Jimmy Haslip
Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber Lead Electric Guitar: Larry Koonse Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip
Drums: Gary Novak
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Meek Mixed by Craig Bauer

Hacienda

Hacienda

Band :
Title : Hacienda
Release Date : August 27, 2013

2013 Heads Up International
Produced by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip

Track listings:

01. Corinaldo
02. Solar Wind (feat. Larry Koonse)
03. King Kong (feat. Jean-Luc Ponty)
04. The Steppe
05. Hacienda
06. Fab Gear
07. Raptor
08. Everlast
09. Playa Del Falco
10. Escapade
11. Dragonfly

Credits:

Corinaldo by Jeff Lorber
sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: James Haslip
keyboards: Jeff Lorber
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
guitar: Jeff Lorber (?)
percussion: Lenny Castro
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

Solar Wind by Jeff Lorber
sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: James Haslip
keyboards synth bass: Jeff Lorber
featuring Larry Koonse: guitar:
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

King Kong by Frank Zappa
featuring Jean Luc-Ponty violin
also featuring Ed Mann: marimba
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: James Haslip
keyboards and guitar: Jeff Lorber
guitar: Michael Thompson

the Steppe by Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass and additional keyboards James Haslip
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
percussion: Lenny Castro
guitar orchestration: Michael Thompson

Hacienda by Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: Jimmy Haslip
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
percussion: Lenny Castro
guitar: Michael Thompson
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

Fab Gear by Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: Jimmy Haslip
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

Raptor by Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: Jimmy Haslip
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
percussion: Lenny Castro
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

Escapade by Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Gary Novak
bass: Jimmy Haslip
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
percussion: Lenny Castro
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

Everlast by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: Jimmy Haslip
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
percussion: Lenny Castro
guitar: Paul Jackson Jr

Playa Del Falco by Jeff Lorber
alto sax: Eric Marienthal
drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
bass: Jimmy Haslip
keyboards : Jeff Lorber
percussion: Lenny Castro
guitar: Larry Koonse

Dragonfly by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip
soprano saxophone: Eric Marienthal
drums: Dave Weckl
bass: Jimmy Haslip
synth bass: Jeff Lorber
keyboards and guitar : Jeff Lorber
guitar: Michael Thompson
Horn arrangement, section saxophones, brass and flutes: David Mann

Keith Roscoe and Gard Lewis; Roscoe Guitars
Mike Tobias; MTD
Peter Janis: Radial Direct Boxes
David Avenius and Justin Huth: Aguilar
Ken Daniels and Paul Flynn: Truetone Music
Jack Thrift; Moody Guitar Straps
Hirotaka Kiuchi: Innerwood
Chris Campbell: Rockbox
Pat Wilkins basses

Galaxy

Galaxy

Band :
Title : Galaxy
Release Date : January 31, 2012

2012 Heads Up International
Produced by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip

Recorded and mixed by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades, CA
Engineered and mixed by Jeff Lorber except where otherwise indicated
Tracks mixed by Michael H. Brauer at Electric Ladyland, New York, NY
Assistant engineer: Ryan Gilligan
2nd assistant: Lewis Pickett
Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA

Track listings:

1. Live Wire 7:03
2. Big Brother 4:50
3. Montserrat 4:58
4. Singaraja 4:37
5. Galaxy 5:16
6. City 4:29
7. Horace (dedicated to Horace Silver) 5:34
8. The Samba 4:49
9. Rapids 4:25
10. Wizard Island 4:50
11. The Underground 4:39

 

Now Is The Time

Now Is The Time

Band :
Title : Now Is The Time
Release Date : January 1, 2010

Jeff Lorber Fusion/Now Is The Time
2010 Heads Up International

Produced by Jeff Lorber, Bobby Colomby and Jimmy Haslip
Executive Producers: Andi Howard and Mark Wexler

Engineered by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades CA
Drums engineered by Derek Jones
IreneB vocals produced and engineered by Frankie Biggz at Tempo Studios, Orlando FL
Drums on Dr. Moy recorded by Dave Rideau
Drums on Chinese Medicinal Herbs recorded by Dave Weckl at the Garage

The BS+T horns section are:
Tom Timko: Sax
Steve Jankowski: Trumpet & BS&T Musical Director
Jens Wendelboe: Trombone
Teddy Mulet: lead Trumpet

01. Rain Dance/ Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber, Irene Bauza lyrics by Frankie Biggz
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Vinnie Caliuta Drums, Jimmy Haslip Bass, Paul Jackson Jr. guitar, Randy Brecker: Flugelhorn IreneB: Vocals Irene + Frankie: BG’s BS+T horns, arrangements by Jerry Hey, Jimmy Branley: Percussion

02. Dr. Moy by Jeff Lorber, Steve Dubin and Bobby Colomby
Jeff Lorber: Keyboards and guitar Lil’ John Roberts: Drums Alex Al: bass Tony Maiden: guitar
Lenny Castro: percussion Eric Marienthal: Alto Sax

03. Pixel by Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Halsip and Bobby Colomby
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Vinnie Caliuta: Drums, Jimmy Haslip: bass, Paul Jackson Jr.: guitar BS+T horns, arr by Jerry Hey Eric Marienthal: alto saxophone

04. Sugar Free by Jeff Lorber, Irene Bauza lyrics by Frankie Biggz Jeff Lorber: Keyboards and Synth Bass Vinnie Caliuta: Drums IreneB Vocals, Paul Jackson Jr.: guitar

05. Mysterious Traveller by Wayne Shorter
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Vinnie Caliuta: Drums, Jimmy Haslip: Bass, Michael Thompson guitar, Eric Marienthal: Soprano Sax Jimmy Branley, Jimmy Haslip: percussion

06. Curtains/Before We Go Jeff Lorber, Irene Bauza lyrics by Frankie Biggz
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Jimmy Branley: drums, Jimmy Haslip Bass, Michael Thompson: guitar Vocals: IreneB Eric Marienthal: tenor saxophone

07. Black Ice by Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Vinnie Caliuta drums, Jimmy Haslip: bass, bass solo , Paul Jackson Jr.: guitar Eric Marienthal: soprano sax Jimmy Branley: timbales, shaker

08. Las Rosas by Jeff Lorber, Bobby Colomby
Jeff Lorber: keyboards, guitar Vinnie Caliuta: drums, Jimmy Haslip: bass, Michael Thompson: guitar Eric Marinthal: soprano sax

09. Chinese Medicinal Herbs by Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Dave Weckl Drums, Jimmy Haslip Bass, Larry Koonse: guitar Eric Marienthal: Soprano Sax Jimmy Branley: Percussion Tom Timko: Flute, Steve Jankowski Fluglehorn

10. Water Sign by Jeff Lorber , Irene Bauza lyrics by Frankie Biggz
Jeff Lorber: keyboards Vinnie Caliuta Drums, Jimmy Haslip Bass, Paul Jackson Jr. guitar IreneB: Vocals, Eric Marienthal: tenor sax

11. Sumatra by Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber: Keyboards and Synth Bass Jimmy Branley: Drums Eric Marienthal: Alto Sax BS+T horns arranged by Jerry Hey guitar and solo: Michael Thompson

Heard That

Heard That

Band :
Title : Heard That
Release Date : September 30, 2008

2008 Peak Records
Produced by Rex Rideout and Jeff Lorber
Executive Producers: Andi Howard and Mark Wexler

Recorded by Jeff Lorber and Rex Rideout at JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades, CA, KAR Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA
Ray Bardani mixes mixed at Wyman Studio,Burbank, CA
AssistantEngineers: Tip Wyman, Jeff Kanan
Paul Brown and DC mixes mixed at Funky Joint Studio, Sherman Oaks, CA

01 COME ON UP

Song by: Jeff Lorber-Rex Rideout, Mixed by Ray Bardani, Drums:Mike White, Keyboards, Bass and Effects: Jeff Lorber and Rex Rideout, Guitar: Darrell Crooks, Paul Jackson Jr. and Jeff Lorber, Guitar Solo: Paul Jackson Jr., Trumpet:Ron King,
Tenor Sax: Gary Meek, Vocalizing:Darrell Crooks

02 REHAB

Song by: Amy Jade Winehouse
Mixed by Paul Brown and DC
Keyboards and guitar: Jeff Lorber
Drums:Tony Moore,Trumpet: Rick Braun, Tenor Sax: Gary Meek

03 DON’ T HOLD BACK

Song by: Jeff Lorber, Mixed by Ray Bardani, Drums:Lil’John Roberts, Synth Bass, Guitar and Rhodes: Jeff Lorber. Flugelhorn solo: Rick Braun. Additional Bass: Alex Al,
Guitar: Darrell Crooks

04 YOU GOT SOMETHING

Song by: Rex Rideout-Jeff Lorber-Phillip “Taj”Jackson, Mixed by Ray Bardani, Drums:Mike White, Vocals:Phillip “Taj” Jackson, Bass:Alex Al, Various Keyboards and Orchestration: Jeff Lorber and Rex Rideout, Guitar: Darrell Crooks, Trumpet: Ron King, Tenor Sax: Gary Meek
05 GAMMA RAYS

Song by: Jeff Lorber, Mixed by Paul Brown and DC Drums:Dave Weckl, Bass, Guitar and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber, Trumpet: Rick Braun, Tenor Sax: Flute: Gary Meek

06 DON’T STOP

Song by: Jeff Lorber-Rex Rideout, Mixed by Paul Brown and DC, Drums: Lil’John Robert, Synth Bass, Wurlitzer, and Piano: Jeff Lorber, Bass fills: Alex Al, Keyboards: Rex Rideout, Guitar: Jeff Lorber, Vocals: Chelsea Nicole, Trumpet: Ron King, Tenor Sax: Gary Meek

07 THE BOMB

Song by: Jeff Lorber-Rex Rideout, Mixed by Paul Brown and DC, Drums: Lil’John Roberts, Bass:Alex Al, Keyboards: Jeff Lorber and Rex Rideout, Guitar: Darrell Crooks, Trumpet: Ron King, Tenor Sax, Flute:Gary Meek

08 TAKE CONTROL

Song by: Jeff Lorber-Rex Rideout-Lauren Evans, Mixed by Paul Brown and DC, Drums: Rex Rideout, Guitar: Darrell
Crooks, Vocals:Lauren Evans, Keyboards: Jeff Lorber and Rex Rideout

09 NIGHT SKY

Jeff Lorber-Rex Rideout, Mixed by Paul Brown and DC, Drums: Lil’John Roberts, Bass:Alex Al, Guitar:Darrell Crooks and Paul Brown, Wah Guitar: Jeff Lorber, Keyboards: Jeff Lorber, Trumpet:Ron King, Tenor Sax:Gary Meek

10 HEARD THAT

Jeff Lorber-Eric Darius, Mixed by Paul Brown and DC, Featuring Gerald Albrighton alto sax, Drums: Lil’John Roberts, Guitar, Keyboards, Synth Bass, and Electric Bass: Jeff Lorber, Trumpet: Ron King, Tenor Sax: Gary Meek, Bass fills: Alex Al

 

He Had a Hat

He Had a Hat

Band :
Title : He Had a Hat
Release Date : April 3, 2007

2007 Blue Note
Produced By Bobby Colomby
All Keyboards and Keyboard Solos: Jeff Lorber

1. Anthem for a New America
Bass: Brian Bromberg
Drums: Abraham Laboriel Jr.
Orchestration: Jeremy Lubbock
Featuring The Krim Symphonic Orchestra

2. He Had a Hat
Tenor Sax Solo: Kirk Whalum
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Bass: Alex Al
Drums: Abraham Laboriel Jr.
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Horn Section: Kirk Whalum, Tenor Sax and
Jacques Voyemant on trombone
Horn arrangement by Jeff Lorber

3. Grandma’s Hands (Bill Withers)
Vocals: Eric Benet
Alto Saxophone solo: Gerald Albright
Rhythm Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Guitar licks: Paul Brown
Bass: Alex Al
Drums: Abraham Laboriel Jr.
Tamborine: Lenny Castro
Horn Section: Tom Scott
Horn Arrangement: Tom Scott

4. Surreptitious
Trumpet Solo Randy Brecker
Tenor Sax: Ada Rovatti
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Bass: Alex Al
Drums: Dave Weckl
Horn Section: Blood Sweat and Tears Horns
Horns arranged by JL, Randy Brecker and Teddy Mulet

5. All Most Blues
Alto Sax Solo: Tom Scott
Bass: Brian Bromberg
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Horn Arrangement: Tom Scott
The Lair Studio Brass Ensemble

6. Orchid (Jeff Lorber & Chris Botti)
Chris Botti: Trumpet
Bob Sheppard: Tenor Sax
Bass: Brian Bromberg
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta

7. BC Bop
Bass: Brian Bromberg
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Horn Section: Blood Sweat and Tears Horns
Arranged by JL & BC

8. The Other Side of the Heart (Paula Cole and Jeff Lorber)
Vocals: Paula Cole and Eric Benet
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Bass: Alex Al
Drums: Abraham Laboriel, Jr.
Orchestration: Jeremy Lubbock
Featuring the Krim Symphonic Orchestra

9. Hudson
Tenor Sax Solo: Bob Sheppard
Flute: Hubert Laws
Bass: Alex Al
Drums: Abraham Laboriel Jr.
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Horn Section: Blood Sweat and Tears
Arranged by JL and BC

10. Super Fusion Unit
Drums: Dave Weckl
Bass: Alex Al
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Percussion Lenny Castro
Horns: the Lair Studio Brass Ensemble
Horn Arrangement: Jeff Lorber

11. Eye Tunes
Flute Solo: Hubert Laws
Bass; Brian Bromberg
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Horn Section: Blood Sweat and Tears Horns
Arranged by JL & BC

12. Requiem for Gandalf
Bass; Brian Bromberg
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion : Lenny Castro
Horns: the Lair Studio Brass Ensemble
The Lair Orchestra

13. Burn Brightly
Guitar Solo: Russell Malone
Bass: Alex Al
Drums: Dave Weckl
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Horn Section: Blood Sweat and Tears Horns
Arranged by JL & BC

Extra track: Deep Night
Chris Botti: Trumpet
Brian Bromberg
Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta
Percussion: Lenny Castro

The “Lair Studio Brass Ensemble”
Gary Grant Trumpet
Bob Shepard Flute, Alto Flute
Steve Durnin French Horn
John Mitchell Bass Clarinet
Richard Todd French Horn
Jeff Driskoll Alto Flute
Bob McChesney Trombone
Craig Gosnell, Bass Trombone

The Blood Sweat and Tears Horns
Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Teddy Mulet
Steve Jankowski
Saxophones
Tom Timko
Trombone & Bass Trombone
Jens Wendleboe

Surreptitious, & Orchid, mixed by Jeff Lorber
All others mixed by Paul Brown
Paul Brown Mixes assisted by DC (aka Drago Capor)
Recorded by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades, CA, with basic tracks recorded by Dave Rideau at JHL,
Sunset Sound and Capitol Studios.
All horn sections recorded by Jeff Lorber, assisted by Larry Goetz at The Lair Studio, Los Angeles.
Kevin Killen recorded Russell Malone on “Burn Brightly” at Avatar Studios, NY
Orchestration and Copyist: Adam Barber, Dante DeSilva
Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.

Flipside

Flipside

Band :
Title : Flipside
Release Date : February 15, 2005

2005 NARADA JAZZ [72434-73124-2-7]
Produced by Jeff Lorber and Steven Dubin
Mixed by Jez Colin
Recorded by Jeff Lorber and Steven Dubin at
JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades, CA
Drum recording by Dave Rideau at Westlake

Jeff Lorber: Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and keyboards, additional guitar
Steven Dubin: drum programming
Alex Al: bass guitar
Bill Reichenbach: trombone
Dan Higgins: tenor saxophone
David Mann: saxophones, horn
Eric Wall: guitar
Gary Meek: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophones
John Roberts: drums
Lenny Castro: percussion
Nelson Jackson: additional keyboards
Robbie Nevil: additional keyboards
Ron King: trumpet
Victor Lawrence: cello

List of songs:
[01] Ooh La La
[02] Everybody Knows That
[03] By My Side
[04] Flipside
[05] Santa Monica Triangle
[06] Angel in Paris
[07] Sun Ra
[08] Bombay Cafe
[09] Tune 88
[10] Enchanted Way

Philly Style

Philly Style

Band :
Title : Philly Style
Release Date : March 11, 2003

Jeff Lorber, “Philly Style”
2003 NARADA JAZZ [72435-80390-2-3]

Produced by Steven Dubin and Jeff Lorber
Mixed by Paul Brown
Mastered by Steven Marcussen
Recorded by Jeff Lorber and Steven Dubin at
JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades, CA

Jeff Lorber: Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and keyboards, additional horn arrangement
Steven Dubin: Additional keyboards, drum programming
Alex Al: bass guitar
Bill Reichenbach: trombone
Dan Higgins: tenor saxophone
Gary Meek: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophones
Jerry Hey: horn arrangement, flugelhorn
John Roberts: drums
Lenny Castro: percussion
Naila: vocals
Nelson Jackson: additional keyboards
Richard Elliot: tenor saxophone
Robbie Nevil: additional keyboards
Ron King: flugelhorn
Tony Maiden: guitar

List of songs:
[01] Under Wraps
[02] Gigabyte
[03] Regardless Of
[04] Philly Style
[05] Soul Food
[06] Laissez Faire
[07] Step On It
[08] Uncle Darrow’s
[09] When She Smiles
[10] Serpentine Lane

Under Wraps, Gigabyte, Philly Style, Laissez Faire, When She Smiles, and Serpentine Lane written by Jeff Lorber and Steven Dubin Published by Lorbersongs (BMI)/Taste D Songs (ASCAP)

Regardless Of written by Nelson Jackson, Jeff Lorber, Steven Dubin, and Arnita Porter Published by Ducfut Publishing (ASCAP)/Sony ATV (ASCAP)/Lorbersongs (BMI)/Taste D Songs (ASCAP)/Maceys Melodys (BMI)/Windswept (BMI)

Soul Food written by Terrance Barnett, Brandon Bennett, Patrick Brown, Thomas Burton, Cameron Gipp, Willie Knighton, Raymond Murray, Rico Wade Published by Goodie Mob Music (BMI)/Hitco Music (BMI)/Organized Noise Music (BMI)/EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

Step On It written by Robbie Nevil and Steven Dubin Published by Rnevil Music (ASCAP)/Taste D Songs (ASCAP) Uncle Darrow’s written by Jeff Lorber Published by Lorbersongs (BMI)

The Very Best of Jeff Lorber

The Very Best of Jeff Lorber

Band :
Title : The Very Best of Jeff Lorber
Release Date : October 29, 2002

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2002 Verve Music Group/GRP [440 065 075-2]
Original recordings produced by Jeff Lorber
(tracks 1, 2, 7-9, 11, 13, and 15)
Jeff Lorber and Steve Dubin (tracks 3 and 6)
Jeff Lorber and Marlon McClain (track 12)
Jeff Lorber and Mickey Petralia
(tracks 4, 5, 10, and 14)

[01] Grasshopper
[02] Iguassu Falls
[03] Reverend Green
[04] Bring It On
[05] Katherine
[06] Chopsticks
[07] Yellowstone
[08] Punta Del Este
[09] Lost With You
[10] PCH
[11] Rain Song
[12] Say Love
[13] Point Venus
[14] State of Grace
[15] Do What It Takes

Kickin’ It

Kickin’ It

Band :
Title : Kickin' It
Release Date : January 1, 2001

2001 Samson Records [SA-20000-2]
Album Producers: Steven Dubin and Jeff Lorber

Jeff plays Yamaha DS6 piano, Fender Rhodes,
other keyboards, synth bass, mute guitar.

Featuring:
Alex Al – Bass
Dave Koz – Soprano, Alto sax on track 3 and 7
Gary Meek – Soprano, Tenor sax
Gerald Albright – Tenor sax on track 1, 5, 8
Jerry Hey – Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Horn arrangements
John “Little John” Roberts – Drums
Lenny Castro – Percussion
Richard Elliot – Tenor sax on track 9
Siedah Garrett – Vocals on track 5
Steve Cole – Tenor sax on track 4
Tony Maiden – Guitar
Wah Wah Watson – Guitar

[1] Snakebite
[2] Ain’t Nobody
[3] Happy Endings
[4] Chopsticks
[5] Keep That Same Ol’ Feelin’
[6] Reflections
[7] The Bijou
[8] Kickin’ It
[9] The In Crowd
[10] What It Is

The Definitive Collection

The Definitive Collection

Band :
Title : The Definitive Collection
Release Date : February 11, 2000

2000 Arista Records [07822-14639-2]
(Compilation Album)

Compilation mastered by Didier Deutsch
Engineered by James T. Nichols

Track Listing:
[01] Tune 88
[02] Water Sign
[03] Night Love
[04] Fusion Juice
[05] Warm Springs
[06] Rain Dance
[07] Wizard Island
[08] Spur Of The Moment
[09] Tierra Verde
[10] Toad’s Place
[11] Magic Lady
[12] The Magician
[13] Tropical
[14] City
[15] Waterfall
[16] Step By Step

Midnight

Midnight

Band :
Title : Midnight
Release Date : January 1, 1998

Jeff Lorber “Midnight”
1998 Zebra Records
[Zebra Records ZD 44013-2]
Produced by Jeff Lorber
Executive producer: Ricky Schultz
Mixed by Eric Sarafin

Featuring:
Buzz Feiten – Guitar
Chelsea – Vocal
Gary Meek – Flute
John Robinson – Drums
Michael Landau – Guitar
Nate Phillips – Bass
Paul Pesco – Guitar
Paulinho da Costa – Percussion
Robin Dixon – Vocals
Stuart Wylen – Guitar
Urs Weisendanger – Additional keyboards

[1] Midnight
[2] The Simple Life
[3] Down Low
[4] I Ain’t Thinkin’ About You
[5] Watching The Sun Set
[6] Dear Prudence
[7] The Wild East
[8] Never
[9] Perugia
[10] Feelin’ It
[11] A Walk In The Park

Japanese version [AVEX CTCR-19002] includes following tracks:
[11] City Girl
[12] Ride
[13] Never Gonna Miss You

State of Grace

State of Grace

Band :
Title : State of Grace
Release Date : June 18, 1996

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1996 PolyGram Records
[Verve Forecast 314 531 555-2]
Produced by Jeff Lorber and Mickey Petralia
Executive producer: Guy Eckstine

Keyboards and sequencing on all tracks: Jeff Lorber:
Fender Rhodes, Hammond B-3, Wurlitzer electric piano,
Steinway M grand piano, Kawai EP308, Minimoog, Ensoniq

Featuring:
Art Porter – Alt sax on track 5 and 10
Dave Koz – Soprano sax on track 3
Eric Benet – Vocal on track 4
Gary Meek – Flute, Bass clarinet, Soprano sax
John Robinson – Drums
Marlon McClain – Guitar
Michael Landau – Guitar
Nathaniel Phillips – Bass
Stuart Wylen – Guitar
Sue Anne Carwell – Vocal on track 7

List of songs:
[1] Wide Open Spaces
[2] Pacific Coast Highway
[3] State of Grace
[4] Bring It On
[5] Cat Paws
[6] Katherine
[7] Hearts on Fire
[8] Moonterrace
[9] The Island of Temples
[10] Deep Ellum

West Side Stories

West Side Stories

Band :
Title : West Side Stories
Release Date : November 8, 1994

1994 PolyGram Records
[Verve Forecast 314 523 738-2]

Produced by Jeff Lorber and Marlon McClain
Executive Producer: Guy Eckstine
Mixed by Alan Meyerson
Jeff plays Steinway Piano, Minimoog, B3, Synthesizers,
Wurlitzer Electric Piano and Guitars.

Featuring:
Art Porter – Saxophone on track 8 and 11
Alec Milstein – Bass, Percussion
Ce Ce Peniston – Vocal on track 10
Eric Benet – Vocal on track 5
Gary Meek – Saxophone
Hubert Laws – Flute on track 7
John Robinson – Drums
Kongar-ool ondar – Throat singing on track 9
Marlon McClain – Guitar
Michael Landau – Guitar
Nate Phillips – Bass
Paul Jackson, Jr. – Guitar
Paul Pesco – Guitar
Sergio Gonzalez – Drums

List of songs:
[1] Grasshopper
[2] Point Venus
[3] Iguassu Falls
[4] Let The River Run
[5] Say Love
[6] Road Song
[7] No Regrets
[8] Tour’s End
[9] Tuva
[10] Don’t Forget The Love
[11] Toad’s Place

Japanese bonus tracks:
[12] Ariane
[13] I’m gonna be there

Worth Waiting For

Worth Waiting For

Band :
Title : Worth Waiting For
Release Date : January 1, 1993

1993 PolyGram Records
[Verve Forecast 314 517 998-2]

Produced and Engineered by Jeff Lorber
Executive Producer: Guy Eckstine
Mixed by Alan Meyerson

Featuring:
Art Porter – Saxophone on track 1 & 9
Alec Milstein – Electric Bass, vocals
Bruce Hornsby – Additional Piano, 2nd solo on track 3
Buzz Feiten – Guitar on track 8
Dave Koz – Alto Saxophone on track 6, 7
Eric Jordan – Vocals on track 5
Gary Meek – Flute, Saxophone
Janis Siegel – Vocals on track 4
John Robinson – Drums
Lee Ritenour – Nylon Guitar on track 10
Paul Jackson, Jr. – Guitar
Paulinho da Costa – Percussion

List of songs:
[1] Rain Song
[2] The Underground
[3] Yellowstone
[4] Punta del Este
[5] Lost With You
[6] Worth Waiting For
[7] High Wire
[8] Wavelength
[9] Colombus Ave.
[10] Do What It Takes
[11] Jazzery

Japanese version [POCJ-1175] includes two bonus tracks:

[12] Kessen wa kinyoubi
[13] Amaku kikenna kaori

Private Passion

Private Passion

Band :
Title : Private Passion
Release Date : January 1, 1986

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Jeff Lorber “Private Passion”
1986 Warner Bros. Records, 9 25492-1
CD Reissued from Wounded Bird

Producers:
Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken and
Jeff Lorber (A-1, 2, B-1)
Jeff Lorber and Taavi Mote (A-3, 5, B-2, 4)
Robbie Buchanan (A-4)
Jeff Lorber and Brock Walsh (B-3)

Featuring:

Karyn White: Vocals (A-1, 2, 3)
Michael Jeffries: Vocals (A-4, B-1, 3)
Larry Carlton: Guitar (A-3)
Freddie Hubbard: Flugelhorn (A-5)
Buzzy Feiten: Guitar (A-5, B-2, 3, 4)
George Howard: Soprano Sax (B-2)

SIDE A:
[1] Facts Of Love
[2] True Confessions
[3] Jamaica
[4] Back In Love
[5] Kristen

SIDE B:
[1] Private Passion
[2] Sand Castles
[3] Keep On Lovin’ Her
[4] Midnight Snack

Lift Off

Lift Off

Band :
Title : Lift Off
Release Date : January 1, 1984

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Jeff Lorber, “Lift Off”
(Compilation Album)
1985 Arista Records [ALB6-8393]
Reissued on CD in 2013 by Wounded Bird Records [WOU 8393]

SIDE ONE:
[1] Lift Off
[2] The Samba
[3] Katherine
[4] Black Ice
[5] Curtains

SIDE TWO:
[1] Glisten
[2] Water Music
[3] Cousin Stu
[4] Terry’s Lament
[5] Soft Space

Step By Step

Step By Step

Band :
Title : Step By Step
Release Date : January 1, 1985

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1985 Arista Records [AL8-8269]
Produced by: Mic Murphy and David Frank
Jeff Lorber: Synthesizers, Guitar

Featuring:
Audrey Wheeler: Lead Vocal (A-1, 5)
James Robinson: Lead Vocal (A-3, B-3, 4)
Gavin Christopher: Lead Vocal (B-1)
Marlon McClain: Guitar
David Frank: Additional Synthesizers

SIDE ONE:
[1] Step By Step
[2] Groovacious
[3] Every Woman Needs It
[4] On The Wild Side
[5] This Is The Night

SIDE TWO:
[1] Best Part Of The Night
[2] Pacific Coast Highway
[3] It Takes A Woman
[4] When You Gonna Come Back Home

In The Heat Of The Night

In The Heat Of The Night

Band :
Title : In The Heat Of The Night
Release Date : January 1, 1984

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1984 Arista Records [AL8-8025]
Reissued on CD in 2004 in Japan [BVCJ-37364]
Purchase In The Heat of the Night at Amazon.co.jp
Reissued on CD in 2013 by Wounded Bird Records [WOU 8025]

Produced by: Jeff Lorber

A-1, B-4: written by Maurice Starr
Jeff Lorber: Keyboards
John Robinson: Drums
Nathan East: Bass, Vocals on A-2
Ronnie Laws: Sax solo on A-3
Phillip Ingram: Vocal on A-3
Marlon McClain: Guitars
Lee Ritenour: Rhythm Guitar on A-5
Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion

SIDE A:
[1] In The Heat of The Night
[2] Really Scary
[3] Don’t Say Yes
[4] Tropical
[5] Sushi Monster

SIDE B:
[1] Rock II
[2] Seventh Heaven
[3] Double Bad
[4] Blast Off
[5] Waterfall

It’s a Fact

It’s a Fact

Band :
Title : It's a Fact
Release Date : January 1, 1982

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1982 Arista Records [ARISTA AL 9583]
Reissued on CD in 2004 in Japan [BVCJ-37363]
Reissued on CD in 2013 by Wounded Bird Records [WOU 9583]

Produced by: Jeff Lorber

Jeff Lorber: Keyboards
John Robinson: Drums
Nathan East: Electric bass
Tom Browne: Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion
Marlon McClain: Guitar

SIDE ONE:
[1] Tierra Verde
[2] Full Moon
[3] Warm Springs
[4] It’s A Fact

SIDE TWO:
[1] The Magician
[2] Your Love Has Got Me
[3] Delevans
[4] Always There
[5] Above The Clouds

Galaxian

Galaxian

Band :
Title : Galaxian
Release Date : January 1, 1981

1981 Arista Records [AL 9545]
Reissued on CD in 2004 in Japan [BVCJ-37357]
Reissued on CD in 2013 by Wounded Bird Records [WOU 9545]
Produced by: Jeff Lorber and Rik Pekkonen

Jeff Lorber: Keyboards
Kenny Gorelick: alto & tenor saxophone, Flute
Dennis Bradford: Drums
Danny Wilson: Electric Bass
Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion

SIDE ONE:
[1] Monster Man
[2] Seventh Mountain
[3] Magic Lady
[4] Night Love

SIDE TWO:
[1] Spur of the Moment
[2] Think Back and Remember
[3] Bright Sky
[4] Galaxian

Wizard Island

Wizard Island

Band :
Title : Wizard Island
Release Date : January 1, 1980

The Jeff Lorber Fusion, “Wizard Island”

1980 Arista Records [AL 9516]
Reissued on CD in 2004 in Japan [BVCJ-37356]
Reissued on CD in 2013 by Wounded Bird Records [WOU 9516]

Produced by: Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber: Keyboards
Kenny Gorelick: alto & tenor saxophone, Flute
Dennis Bradford: Drums
Danny Wilson: Electric Bass
Paulinho Da Costa: Percussion

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SIDE ONE:

[1] Wizard Island
[2] Sweet
[3] Can’t Get Enough
[4] Reflections

SIDE TWO:
[1] Fusion Juice
[2] Lava Lands
[3] Shadows
[4] City
[5] Rooftops

Water Sign

Water Sign

Band :
Title : Water Sign
Release Date : January 1, 1979

The Jeff Lorber Fusion “Water Sign”
1979 Arista Records [ARISTA AB 4234]
Reissued on CD in 2004 in Japan [BVCJ-37355]
Reissued on CD in 2013 by Wounded Bird Records [WOU 4234]
Produced by: Jeff Lorber

Jeff Lorber: Keyboards
(Prophet, Fender Rhodes, Mini-Moog, other)
Dennis Bradford: Drums
Danny Wilson: Electric bass
Dennis Springer: Saxophone
Freddie Hubbard: Flugelhorn
Joe Farrell: Flute
Bruce Smith: Percussion
Doug Lewis: Funky guitar
Jay Koder Jazz guitar, acoustic guitar

SIDE ONE:
[1] Toad’s Place
[2] Country
[3] Tune 88
[4] Sparkle
SIDE TWO:
[1] Water Sign
[2] Rain Dance
[3] Right Here
[4] Lights Out

“Rain Dance (B-2)” has been sampled on SWV’s Music Love Like This (SWV “Release Some Tension”, 1997, RCA 07863 67525-2), Lil’ Kim’ s rap tune Music Crush On You (Lil’ Kim “Hard Core”, 1996, Undeas/Big Beat 92733-2) and more recently on Jazzanova’s Music Fade out (on “In Between” CD, JCR 025-2).

Also, new version of “Toad’s Place” can be heard on Jeff Lorber’s later released album “West Side Stories” (verve forecast 314 523 738-2) with Art Porter on soprano sax who recently passed away. Tracks A1, A3, B1 and B2 have been reissued in the compilation album, “The Definitive Collection”.

Soft Space

Soft Space

Band :
Title : Soft Space
Release Date : January 1, 1978

The Jeff Lorber Fusion, “Soft Space”
1978 Inner City Records [IC 1056]
CD Reissued from Wounded Bird

Produced by: Jeff Lorber and Marlon McClain
Jeff Lorber: Keyboards
Terry Layne: alto & tenor saxophone, Flute
Dennis Bradford: Drums
Lester McFarland: Bass
Ron Young: Congas & Percussion

Guests:

Chick Corea: minimoog on “The Samba” (second solo) and “Proteus”
Joe Farrell: soprano sax on “Katherine” and flute on “Black Ice”
Bruce Smith: congas & percussion
Dean Reichert: electric and acoustic guitar

Side 2-1 Curtains has been sampled on the track “Pimp Juice” featuring Ron Isley on Nelly’s remix album Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention (Universal Records).

SIDE ONE:
[1] The Samba
[2] Katherine
[3] Black Ice
SIDE TWO:
[1] Curtains
[2] Proteus
[3] Soft Space
[4] Swing Funk