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When heard with Chick Corea's Elektric Band or as a sideman in more straight-ahead settings, Eric Marienthal consistently proves that he is a technically skilled and creative jazz altoist. On his own recordings Marienthal is content to play music that is clearly geared toward smooth radio and romantic backgrounds, and Just Around the Corner has the altoist in the forefront throughout a set of predictable instrumental pop performances. ~ Scott Yanow
When heard with Chick Corea's Elektric Band or as a sideman in more straight-ahead settings, Eric Marienthal consistently proves that he is a technically skilled and creative jazz altoist. Unfortunately, on his own recordings Marienthal is content to sound as if he is on automatic pilot, caressing insipid melodies, sticking close to the theme in a somewhat generic tone, and playing music that is clearly geared toward smooth radio and romantic backgrounds. Just Around the Corner has the altoist in the forefront throughout while backed by a purposely anonymous rhythm section. Whether showing a bit of pseudo-soulful heat or playing a ballad very straight, Marienthal sounds as if every note were planned in advance, with no room for errors, innovations, or spontaneity. The results are predictable instrumental pop performances by musicians capable of so much better. ~ Scott Yanow
Just Around The Corner CD
Eric Marienthal
Recording information: BCM Studios; JHL Sound.
Photographer: Sonny Mediana.
Arrangers: Jeff Lorber; Brian Culbertson.
Personnel: Eric Marienthal (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jeff Lorber (guitar, piano, keyboards); Ray Parker, Jr. (guitar); Paul Rayner Brown (acoustic guitar, keyboards, percussion); Michael Stever (trumpet); Brian Culbertson (trombone, piano, keyboards, percussion, drum programming); Stephen Lu (keyboards, programming); Dave Weckl (drums).
Audio Mixers: Paul Rayner Brown; Bob Horn; Brian Culbertson.
JazzTimes (p.132) - "It's an energetic and unapologetic embracing of pop-jazz taken to giddy heights thanks to Marienthal's pop sensibilities..." Just Around The Corner Music | List Price | $18.98 (You save $7.69) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz Instrument CDs, Smooth, Jazz | | Label | Peak | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  29770  | | CD Universe Part number | 7480759 | | Catalog number | 30220 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 16, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jeff Lorber; Stephen Lu; Brian Culbertson | | Engineer | Jeff Lorber; Stephen Lu; Brian Culbertson | | Recording Time | 44 minutes | | Personnel | Ray Parker, Jr - guitar
Jeff Lorber - guitar, piano, keyboards
Eric Marienthal - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Brian Culbertson - trombone, piano, keyboards, percussion, drum programming
Dave Weckl - drums
Michael Stever - trumpet
Stephen Lu - keyboards, programming
Paul Rayner Brown - acoustic guitar, keyboards, percussion
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