Again expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of his previous criticallyacclaimed and contemporary jazz radio hit albums Traveler and Urban Vacation, the Norwegian native Terje Lie(Terry Lee) - celebrating many years in the Los Angeles area - serves up ten joyful Bright Moments withcontemporary jazz greats Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber and continues a unique musical vibe best described as"groove jazz." The three got together again to create a rich and fascinating set of ten originals. Lie, with Haslip andLorber, two of the most renowned artists and producers in contemporary jazz, R&B, and pop since the late 70s,co-wrote five tracks while Lorber and Haslip co-penned one and Lorber wrote the remaining four. Beyond the corepresence of Lie on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone, Jeff Lorber is on everything from Fender Rhodes and variousother electronic keyboards to guitar. Jimmy Haslip is on electric bass and Tony Moore takes care of the drums.
1 | Storm Skies | 4:14 |
2 | Big Surf | 5:14 |
3 | Bright Moments | 3:58 |
4 | Daybreak | 5:31 |
5 | You Know | 4:09 |
6 | Islands | 4:13 |
7 | A Special Thing | 4:30 |
8 | Santa Anas | 4:49 |
9 | Pancakes | 4:30 |
10 | Jungle | 4:14 |
Drums – Tony Moore (1-2, 5-10)
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta (4)
Electric Bass – Jimmy Haslip
Guitar – Jeff Richman (1)
Guitar – Marlon McClain (9)
Guitar – Michael Landau (2,6,10)
Guitar – Michael Thompson (3)
Keyboards – Jeff Lorber
Mixed By – Jeff Lorber
Percussion – Lenny Castro (3,7)
Producer – Jimmy Haslip