Notes & Personnel Info

Greg Adams (trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards); Gary Herbig (tenor & bartione saxophones); Greg Dalton (guitar); Kelly Moneymaker (vocal); Marlon McClain (guitar, bass, drums); Nick Milo ( keyboards, bass, drums); James Wirrick (guitar, keyboards mandolin, bass, drums); Ken Kessie (guitar). 

Engineer: Ken Kessie
Horns Arranged by Greg Adams
All songs co-written by Greg Adams except for "Breathe Again"( Kenny' Baby Face" Edmonds) "Wrapped Around Your Finger" (Sting)

Producer: Greg Adams, Ken Kessie, James Wirrick (tracks 1-9) Greg Adams, Ken Kessie, James Wirrick, Marlon Mclain (track 10)

Seven years after releasing his 1995 solo debut, Hidden Agenda the famed trumpeter's interpretation of Sades's classic "Smooth Operator" is still an airplay staple at smooth jazz radio. Adams took a break from his usual session schedule with a who's who of contemporary pop music to release this long anticipated follow-up on his own independent label, Ripa Records. The incredible smooth jazz airplay success of its first single, "Roadhouse," generated a buzz which culminated in the signing of Adams to Blue Note Records. The incredible listener reaction to the song is no surprise -- its soulful horn section, performed by Adams and versatile saxophonist Gary Herbig is reminiscent of the legendary arrangements Adams created in his many years with Tower Of Power. With its exciting blend of cool, sexy ambience, gentle jazz, and intense modern R&B rhythms, the disc is chock full of other, somewhat more restrained tunes more along the lines of "Smooth Operator." These include the ethereal ballad "Andrea" (inspired by Adams’wife) and the funky retro-soul-flavored title track. His own composing skills are strong, but he knows the enduring potential of great cover tracks, offering strong twists on Toni Braxton's "Breathe Again" and The Police 's "Wrapped Around Your Finger."

~ Jonathan Widran