Midnight Morning

Seven years after releasing his 1995 solo debut, , the famed trumpeter's interpretation of 's classic is still an airplay staple at radio. took a break from his usual session schedule with a who's who of contemporary music to release this long anticipated follow-up on his own independent label, . The incredible airplay success of its first single, generated a buzz which culminated in the signing of to . The incredible listener reaction to the song is no surprise -- its soulful horn section, performed by and versatile saxophonist , is reminiscent of the legendary arrangements created in his many years with . With its exciting blend of cool, sexy ambience, gentle , and intense modern rhythms, the disc is chock full of other, somewhat more restrained tunes more along the lines of These include the ethereal (inspired by ' wife) and the funky retro- -flavored title track. His own composing skills are strong, but he knows the enduring potential of great cover tracks, offering strong twists on 's and ~ Jonathan Widran