Electric Bass: Jimmy Haslip Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta Keyboards and Guitar: Jeff Lorber Electric Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Mixed by Michael H. Guitar, Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Lorber Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. Horn Section and Horn Arrangement: David Mann Congas: Lenny Castro Brauer mixes at Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY (through an SSL board) assisted by Steve VealyĬraig Bauer mixes at Hinge Studios, North Hollywood, CAĮlectric Bass and Bass Pulse: Jimmy Haslip Klaus Martin sequences recorded by Klaus in Cologne, Germany Recorded by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound Pacific, Palisades, CA except:Īsh Soan drums recorded by Ash at Soanup Studio, Norfolk, GBĭave Mann horns recorded by Dave at Mannerism Studio, NYC, NY String and Orchestra Arrangement and Performance: Dave MannĪll Songs written by Jeff Lorber except Hidden Agenda co written with Jimmy Haslip Keyboards, Synth Bass, Guitar: Jeff Lorber Mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering, Los Angeles, CA Jeff Lorber Publishing: Songs of Lorb ASCAP Michael Thompson recorded by Mike at Cocoa Butt, Culver City, CA Recorded by Jeff Lorber at JHL Sound Pacific Palisades CA except for the following:ĭave Mann horns recorded by Dave at Mannerism Studio, NYC Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Minimoog, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber Piano, B3, Rhodes, Minimoog, Synth Bass: Jeff Lorber Piano, Rhodes, Synth Bass, Guitar, Minimoog: Jeff Lorber Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Minimoog: Jeff Lorber Piano, Rhodes, Guitar, Synth Bass, Jeff Lorber Horn Arrangement and Performance: Dave Mann : M And P Music Factory, Los Angeles CA, Bob Mintzer: Canyon Cove Music Room, Los Angeles, Robben Ford : Coop DeVille, Nashville, TN. Recorded at JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades CA, Dave Mann: Mannerism Studio, Manhattan NY, Mike L: Unconscious Studio, Pacific Palisades, CA, Paul Jackson Jr. Memorex Reprise featuring Jimmy HaslipĪll songs by Jeff Lorber Songs of Lorb ASCAPĮxcept Memorex and Memorex Reprise by Jeff Lorber, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright Nylon and electric guitar: Michael Landauġ1. Jeff Lorber stays in his lane and apparently, he has it all to himself.Keyboards, synth bass, guitar: Jeff Lorber Just when you think you have the answer, he changes the question. The closer, “River Song,” starts off like the theme for a sappy ‘80s sitcom, but give Lorber credit. “What’s the Deal” is a more upbeat Tower of Power inspired track, with the flow really changing and creating a different sound for Lorber, who switches to B3. No Fagan, but Andy Snitzer on alto sax again comes to the rescue.
On “Testdrive,” which begins with a Steely Dan sound, I was anticipating Donald Fagan any second on vocals. Stand outs, such as the title track featuring Andy Snitzer on alto sax, make this album a worthwhile listen.
It’s vintage Lorber, which means a ‘real jazz ‘ fan may frown due to the infusion of multiple genres: rock, soul, funk, blues, pop, R&B and gospel. Special guests include bassist Nathan East, guitarists Chuck Loeb, Larry Koonse, Michael Thompson and Paul Jackson, Jr., and saxophonist Dave Mann. Lorber, who grew up in Cheltenham, a suburb outside of Philadelphia, just released his latest project, Prototype, with his group Jeff Lorber Fusion: Lorber on keyboards, with saxophonist Andy Snitzer (also from Cheltenham), bassist Jimmy Haslip (founding member of The Yellowjackets) and drummer Gary Novak. I don’t have the time or space to debate that pressing issue, but whatever you want to label it, Lorber has carved out a pretty good niche for himself. Jeff Lorber is generally considered jazz fusion, not smooth jazz.