Credits:

Bill Champlin,Bruce Gaitsch,Steve Porcaro,Jason Scheff,Lenny Castro,Vinnie Colaiuta,George Hawkins

Description:

Former Chicago vocalist, Voice of AOR, and legend of the LA music scene, Bill Champlin, finally releases his 7th solo studio album in 13 years! The culmination of a career spanning more than 55 years, this latest album is the culmination of a career that has included the talents of a host of well-known guests [Bruce Geich (g), Steve Porcaro (key), Jason Sheff (b, vo), Lenny Castro (perc), Mark Russo (sax), Greg Mathieson (key), and Vinnie Caliuta (key)], as well as a host of new guests. Vinnie Caliuta (d), the late George Hawkins (b), and others], the album is backed by an extravagant, smoky silver sound, and the album maintains a sense of unity as it traverses AOR/R&B/funk/blues/rock/pop with stunning vocals, bursting with Bill Champlin's verses. A solo masterpiece full of great songs! His unique vocals, sound, and melodies have deepened and matured to the extreme. Includes lyrics and bilingual translation. Commentary: Hideyo Ito/Hisakazu Kanazawa (Light Mellow)