RNR (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Label: Artizen Music Group – ARZ 10016-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: Aug 28, 2007
Genre: Jazz
Style: Contemporary Jazz

R n R    4:18
Sweet Somethin'    4:39
Curve Ball    4:59
The Stranger    5:53
Da JR Funk    4:38
Que Paso    5:06
Better Times    5:22
Down And Dirty    5:51
Two Heart Tango    4:33
Q It Up    4:57
Sunday Night    5:31
Sao Paulo    4:26

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ARTizen Media Corp.
Copyright © – ARTizen Media Corp.
Mastered At – Future Disc
Recorded At – Brauntosoarus Studio
Art Direction, Design – Michelle Laurençot
Management – Steve Chapman (7)
Mastered By – Steve Hall
Photography By – Lori Stoll
Producer, Saxophone – Richard Elliot
Producer, Trumpet – Rick Braun
Recorded By [Additional] – Jeff Lorber, Rex Rideout
Recorded By [Ricky Lawson's Drums, Assistant] – Luke Graham (2)
Recorded By [Ricky Lawson's Drums] – Khaliq Glover
Recorded By, Mixed By – Rick Braun
Richard Elliot plays LA SAX Saxophones
Rick Braun plays Getzen Trumpets
Ricky Lawson plays Pearl Drums

℗© 2007 ARTizen Media Corp. PO Box 55246 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Manufactured by ARTizen Music Group, PO Box 55246 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Printed and manufactured in the USA.
Barcode: 851071001775
 

Personnel: Rick Braun (trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards, programming); Rick Braun; Richard Elliot (saxophone, tenor saxophone); Randy Jacobs, John Pondell (guitar); Ron Reinhardt (keyboards); Nate Phillips (bass guitar); Sergio Gonzales, Sergio Gonz?lez (drums); Jeff Lorber (guitar, keyboards); Chris Standring, Dwight Sills (guitar); Nick Lane (trombone); Gregg Karukas, Philippe Saisse, Rex Rideout (keyboards); Ricky Lawson (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion). Audio Mixer: Rick Braun. Recording information: Ahhsum Studios; Brauntosoarus Studio; JHL Sound; Kar Studio. Photographer: Lori Stoll. When Rick Braun and Richard Elliot formed their contemporary jazz record label, it was a sure bet that the sights and sounds heard from it would be designed to entertain and amaze the legions of fans who have followed their careers since Braun's days with War and Elliot's days with Tower of Power. This revelation is clearly emphasized on their first label collaboration, titled RnR. The music here is stylistically different from the songs they played back in the '70s, yet it flows from their collective musical minds like a natural extension with the same elements of spontaneity, soul, and sex appeal. Each tune is based on a particular rhythmical feel or texture: shuffle, boogaloo, Latin, funk, even 20th century cool and bebop colors. Opening with the title track, "RnR," the ensemble delivers an energetic jam filled with potent beats and horn charts that smoke in unison. "Sweet Somethin'" is a cool jazz gem that features Braun's refined trumpet talk in a conversation with Elliot's sensual saxophone. Braun calls, Elliot responds, and they stylistically bow with more than a nod to the groove. This song is sweet and hot. "The Stranger" is an exotic burner that features the vamp from "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." With their smoldering riffs improvised around the potent melody, this song is both familiar and fresh. The smash hit "Sao Paulo" makes its physical debut on this disc, having been a bonus download for fans visiting the artist's website. Breezy and romantic, its Brazilian jazz flavors spice up the act and will have you chillin' in its tropical ambience. With great performances emanating from both Braun and Elliot, RnR is exciting and lively, yet warm, sexy, and mellow. It is in this experimental way that you begin to grasp the depth of their combined signature sounds and the impact it will have on their devoted and new fans alike. Highly recommended. ~ Paula Edelstein

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format Detail: CD
• Format: CD
• Genre: JAZZ
• Format Type: CD
• Released: 08/28/2007