You Are My Starship/Aquarian Dream [Bonus Tracks] in Bloomington, MN

One of several
Norman Connors
reissues from
Funky Town Grooves
released throughout 2013, this set combines the drummer and studio organizer's 1976 additions to the
Buddah
catalog: his own
You Are My Starship
, as well as the debut from
Aquarian Dream
, a group he produced with the assistance of familiar associates such as
Reggie Lucas
and
Keith Loving
.
features the title track, a quiet storm classic fronted by
Michael Henderson
Phyllis Hyman
contributes one of her career highlights on a cover of "Betcha by Golly Wow." The two vocalists also duet on another essential quiet storm number, "We Both Need Each Other."
, largely a sophisticated disco set with occasional soloing, is uneven but has its moments. ~ Andy Kellman