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Najee: Savoir Faire
By"Dr. Dolittle" is a swanky, fun and upbeat track. The horns deliver it super smooth on this one. On "Luna," Najee plays beautifully on the flute; the upbeat track also features multi-instrumentalist Mark Harris II on piano and Kevin Robinson on guitar. "Valentine Love," a classic written by the late great Michael Henderson, features the sophisticated rhythm and blues voice of singer Alyson Williams. Najee's commanding saxophone intro leads into this pleasant collaboration between the two that ends with a memorable scat of "Moody's Mood." "Hurricane," Najee plays beautifully while the horn section compliments him on this track. and a smooth guitar solo by Adam Harley. "Isla Hermosa" is classic Najee, a ballad that evokes a beautiful island and/or a guesthouse. "Modern Lovers," written by drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, is a soft ballad that features the vocals of Frank McCombs and Najee on saxophone. "Savoir Faire" Najee's signature sound is reminiscent on this track making it gracious in its own right.
Track Listing
Dr. Dolittle, Luna, Valentine Love, Happiness (A Felicidade), Isla Hermosa, Hurricane, Bottom To The Top, Modern Lovers, Bounce, Savoir Faire.
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Album information
Title: Savoir Faire | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Shanachie Records
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La-Faithia White
Savoir Faire
Shanachie Records
Najee
Frank Wilkens
Lee Thornberg
Derrick Harvin
Mark Parlet
Mark Harris II
Kevin Robinson
Michael Henderson
Alyson Williams
Adam Harley
Terri Lyne Carrington
Frank McCombs
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