(Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, R&B) Marcus Johnson - The Phoenix - 2007, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Marcus Johnson - Arranger, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano
Stanley Cooper - Guitar, Saxophone
Wah Wah - Guitar
Courtney Leonard - Guitar (Bass)
Derrick 'Hottsoss' Cummings - Guitar
Philip Martin - Saxophone
Frank McComb - Vocals
David Dyson - Bass, Guitar (Bass)
Jason Holt - Drums
Jarian Felton - Vocals (Background)
Nikki Gonzalez - Vocals (Background)

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REM GENRE Jazz
REM DATE 2007
REM DISCID 7F0B550B
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PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
TITLE "The Phoenix"
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  TRACK 01 AUDIO
    TITLE "Side Steppin"
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    TITLE "Potomac Ridge"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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    TITLE "Road to Los Suenos"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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  TRACK 04 AUDIO
    TITLE "Believe"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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  TRACK 05 AUDIO
    TITLE "Love"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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    TITLE "Table for 2"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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    TITLE "My Caddy"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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    TITLE "Urban Trust"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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  TRACK 09 AUDIO
    TITLE "You And I"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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    TITLE "The Journey"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
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    TITLE "Make it Happen"
    PERFORMER "Marcus Johnson"
    INDEX 00 44:40:09
    INDEX 01 44:42:10

The Phoenix is Marcus Johnson's tenth recording and features 11 brand new songs from both new and established songwriters. The keyboardist/composer/producer offers a solid and balanced set filled with urban grooves, contemporary jazz, R&B and hip-hop with a little help from friends — saxophonist Phillip Martin, vocalist Frank McComb and guitarist Stanley Cooper, among others. Johnson has developed a real talent for smooth jazz as well as having a hand in getting inside the groove and soul of his R&B cohort Raheem DeVaughn's smash hit titled "Believe." Johnson's collage of wide-ranged and interesting material is capped off with the radio hit "The Road to Los Suenos," a real smooth burner with vocals by Nikki Gonzalez that should have the club scene happening with its thumping evocation of R&B and ebullient rhythms. This song is hot and a sure sign that The Phoenix's track list is, too. "Urban Trust" kicks with its strong, funky basslines and rocking guitar solos. But it's Johnson who surprises the most on this one with his notable retro elements and sophisticated riffs that keep you hooked. Strong sax playing from Phillip Martin on "The Journey" makes it a real keeper, while Frank McComb's smooth crooning on "Love" will have you under his influence. Marcus Johnson has never forgotten his core audience but The Phoenix is sure to garner more international fans at the other end of the musical spectrum because of the reworked Latin funk fusion. Recommended. (Paula Edelstein, AMG)