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While her more publicized blonde counterparts Candy Dulfer and Mindi Abair have probably gotten more thunder from the smooth jazz world and beyond, the Philly bred saxophonist has slowly emerged as a champion of a silky yet grooving, modern yet retro style best dubbed "smooth urban jazz." While Pamela Williams has been a hit from the get-go -- her 1996 recording debut Saxtress earned the first of numerous accolades from the R&B world -- there's no question her last two Shanachie discs have shown her at her inviting, infectious best. She made a brilliant choice on Elixir to work with keyboardist and fellow saxman David Mann, whose texturing and irresistible Philly soul ambience inspires Williams to work wonders with the punchy first single "Positive Vibe," the sexy and swaying opening track "Forbidden Fruit," and the romantic and inspirational "A Toast to Eternity." Williams herself emerges as a solid writer/producer as well, crafting, among others, the sensual and laid-back title track, the buoyant, old-school slow funk jam "In the Cut," and the passionate but low-key ballad "Rejuvination." She also pays homage to Al Jarreau with a simmering, slightly brooding cover of "Give Me What You Got." Williams has long claimed Grover Washington, Jr. as her main inspiration, and his cool balance of edgy funk and rich seduction has come to define Williams' emergence as a smooth jazz heavy hitter. He was proud of her when he was alive and he's no doubt beaming wherever he is now. ~ Jonathan Widran
Liner Note Author: Pam Williams.
Recording information: Saxtress Studios, Atlanta, GA; Studio 107, New York, NY.
Photographer: Anthony Barboza.
Personnel: Pamela Williams (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, drum programming); Michael Sims (guitar, drum programming); David Anthony Matos (guitar); David Andrew Mann, David Mann (saxophone, keyboards, drum programming); Linny Nance (keyboards, drum programming); Alphonso McDuffie, Leon Bisquera (keyboards); Precious Iglesias (background vocals); Adam Rogers, Robert Cunningham (guitar); Pam Williams (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, drum programming).
Audio Mixer: David Andrew Mann.
JazzTimes (p.115) - "Williams maintains consistency on ELIXIR with a warm and inviting collection of mid-tempo songs that help define urban cool-sax sounds for today's smooth jazz scene." Elixir Music | List Price | $17.98 (You save $3.59) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Smooth Jazz, Saxophone | | Label | Shanachie | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank |  55158  | | CD Universe Part number | 7022281 | | Catalog number | 5138 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 21, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Pamela Williams; Linny Nance; David Andrew Mann; Pamela Williams; David Mann; Linny Nance | | Engineer | David Andrew Mann; David Mann | | Personnel | Leon Bisquera - keyboards
Adam Rogers
David Mann - saxophone, keyboards, drum programming
Michael Sims - guitar, drum programming
Pamela Williams - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, drum programming
David Andrew Mann
Precious Iglesias - background vocals
Alphonso McDuffie
David Anthony Matos - guitar
Pam Williams - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, drum programming
Robert Cunningham - guitar
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Pamela Williams Elixir Songs | 1. | Forbidden Fruit |
| 2. | Elixir |
| 3. | Positive Vibe |
| 4. | Jam for Pam, A |
| 5. | Toast to Eternity, A |
| 6. | In the Cut |
| 7. | Say Yes |
| 8. | Rejuvination |
| 9. | Give Me What You Got |
| 10. | Rise |
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