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Invitation Only is another typically tasteful and accomplished set of smooth jazz and urban R&B from Will Downing, who has recorded with a diverse set of musicians -- including Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler and the Yellowjackets -- in support. The album is divided between standards, quiet storm R&B and new contemporary R&B. While there are still a few slow spots on the record where the style takes precedent over the material, Invitation Only once again confirms that Will Downing has such a rich, deep talent that he should be a much bigger star than he is. ~ Leo Stanley
Includes liner notes by Will Downing.
Engineers include: Woody Woodruff, Ronnie Foster, Thom "TK" Kidd, Will Downing, Rich Travali.
Personnel: Will Downing (vocals, background vocals); Tanya Smith , Audrey Wheeler (vocals, background vocals); Chieli Minucci, Binky Bryce, Michael Thompson, Mike Campbell , Paul Jackson, Jr. , Rohn Lawrence (guitar); Ira Siegel, Jonathan Butler (acoustic guitar); Norman Brown (electric guitar); Gerald Albright, Art Porter (saxophone); Russell Ferrante (piano); Rex Rideout (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, programming); MACK Ninety Six (keyboards, drums, drum programming); Daryl Simmons (keyboards, percussion, drum programming); Peter Lord (keyboards); Dave Carpenter (acoustic bass); Harvey Mason, Sr. , William Kennedy, Buddy Williams (drums); Daryl Garrett, Luis Conte, Sammy Figueroa, Bashiri Johnson (percussion); Maxayn Lewis, Cindy Mizelle, Fonzi Thornton, Dwight Thompson, Goodfellaz, James "D-Train" Williams , Katreese Barnes, Marva King, Antoinette Roberson, Ronnie Foster, Ronnie Garrett (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Don Murray ; Jon Gass; Alec Head; Peter Moshay; Thom "TK" Kidd.
Recording information: Bimmer Studios, Thousand Oaks, CA; Cherokee, l Ain Bou Kellal; Chung King, New York, NY; Silent Sound Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA.
Photographer: Carol Friedman.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Gerald Albright; Jonathan Butler; Kirk Whalum; Alex Bugnon; Norman Brown.
Arrangers: Rex Rideout; Ronnie Foster; Will Downing.
Personnel includes: Will Downing, Tanya Smith, Audrey Wheeler (vocals); Jonathan Butler, Ira Siegel (acoustic guitar); Norman Brown (electric guitar); Michael Thompson, Chiele Minnucci, Binky Brice, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Gerald Albright (saxophone, bass); Kirk Whalum, Art Porter (saxophone); Ronnie Foster (piano, Fender Rhodes, keyboards, synthesizer, background vocals); Rex Rideout (Fender Rhodes, keyboards, programming); Daryl Simmons (keyboards, percussion, drum programming); Mack 96 (keyboards, programming); Peter Lord (keyboards); Dave Carpenter (acoustic bass); Ronnie Garrett (bass, background vocals); Jerry Brooks, David Metcen, James Genus, Marcus Miller (bass); Will Kennedy, Harvey Mason (drums); Luis Conte (percussion); Yellowjackets.
Producers: Ronnie Foster, Darryl Simmons, Will Downing, Rex Rideout, Ronnie Garrett, The Family Stand.
Vibe (12/97-1/98, p.181) - "...Downing paints a seductive picture of a romantic moment...tells you a sweet story about lost love...and reveals his `secret' desires..." Will Downing Invitation Only Songs Invitation Only Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   Very Good!
I have all of Will's CD's and this one was true to form... no disappointments. Very mellow, very smooth. But, what else do you expect from one of the best jazz singer's in the business today?
Definite recommendation.
Submitted by a reviewer (Columbus, OH) 
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 Here he goes again!
You will never be disapointed with anything that Will produces. I'm glad that I can purchase his music from CD Universe. I've been to other venues searching for great tunes, and was disapointed. I would like to know if Will is touring this year in 09? I would love to see him in person. But until then, I will continue to purchase more of his timeless music.
Submitted by Sheila (Apopka, Fl, USA)
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One of his Best!
This a textbook Will Downing CD. Smooth and uplifting. I don't think anyone else around has smoother vocals than this man. Favorites: I Don't Want To Lose You, Eternal Love, If She Knew, Personal, and When Sunny Gets Blue. If you've liked Will all these years you must have this CD. Here is a lasting figure just below the main surface of the industry that has been largely consistant all these years.
Submitted by marcusj_j (Aurora, IL, USA)
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