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Keyboardist John Evans is supported on this album by Ron Jones (saxophones), Larry Spencer (trumpet & flugelhorn), Brady Mosher (guitars), Johnny Hooper (guitars), Gene Glover (congas & percussion), Mike Collier (drums), Jennifer Perryman (vocals), Rosana Eckert (vocals), Annagrey Labasse (vocals) and Andy Timmons (guitar). One can say, long time companions.
John has composed and arranged all songs. Sandy Evans has written all lyrics. The opening I Just Can't Get Over You presents the group in best from. Jennifer Perryman interprets the content of the song with an authentic and engaging voice. Ron Jones on tenor sax shows up as excellent accompaniment. Also the arrangement boasts a variety of details.
Soft Summer Breeze reminds me of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, as if time had stood still. The harmonic chorus of the female singers blends beautifully as one. All I Wanna' Do Is Dance comes as Salsa infected song featuring Annagrey's smoky vocals in a glowing performance.
The instrumental The Fatback Strut shines with a fine horn arrangement in the style of The Tower of Power or Greg Adams' East Bay Soul peppered with nice guitar riffs. The album closes too soon with the dreamy Night Flower. Ron Jones on soprano sax takes the lead, while John Evans adds some atmospheric chords.
Night Flower is an album for the young at heart who want to look back and cannot forget the golden music of the good old time.
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Album Information
Title: Night Flower
Artist: John Evans & Dream
Year: 2013
Length: 0:19:54
Genre: General Easy Listening
Label: Studio Records
Tracks:
01 I Just Can't Get Over You [2:50]
02 Soft Summer Breeze [4:20]
03 All I Wanna' Do Is Dance [5:29]
04 The Fatback Strut [3:10]
05 Night Flower [4:03]
Further Reviews:
The Winding Road
Postcard From The Moon