Paris Rain

• Artist: Brenda Russell
• Rating:
• Release Date: July 18, 2000
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Brenda Russell, the Grammy-nominated singer and composer, continues to demonstrate why she is so well-respected. Eleven new classic songs form her latest release Paris Rain, including personal treasures such as "Expect a Miracle," which chronicles the heartache of love but encourages one to continue despite the pain, the radio hit "Catch On," and "You Can't Hide Your Heart From Me." She sings with emotional depth realized from personal experiences and plays straight from the heart with special guests Carl Anderson, Everette Harp, Dave Koz, Greg Phillinganes, Sheila E, Kirk Whalum, along with Russell Ferrante and Jimmy Haslip of the The Yellowjackets. Russell wrote all of the songs except "Heart From Me," which was co-written with James Slater. The compositional integrity, special guests, and great singing make this album worth the wait from one of the world's best smooth jazz performers. ~ Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Ideal World	Brenda Russell	Brenda Russell	(4:40)
She's in Love	Brenda Russell, Jay Graydon, Mark Portmann	Brenda Russell	(3:39)
Catch On	Brenda Russell	Brenda Russell	(4:21)
Walkin' in New York	Brenda Russell	Brenda Russell	(4:24)
Love and Paris Rain	Brenda Russell, Russell Ferrante, Will Kennedy	Brenda Russell	(5:16)
Expect a Miracle	Brenda Russell	Brenda Russell	(5:13)
Please Felipe	Ivan Lins, Brenda Russell, Vitor Martins	Brenda Russell	(5:18)
You Can't Hide Your Heart from Me	Brenda Russell, James Slater	Brenda Russell	(4:53)
Move the Moon	Carole King, Brenda Russell	Brenda Russell	(3:54)
Something About Your Love	Kathy Wakefield	Brenda Russell	(4:04)
Baby Eyes	Brenda Russell	Brenda Russell	(2:52)

Credits

Pedro Eustache (Flute), Greg Phillinganes (Synthesizer), Paulinho Da Costa (Chant), Brenda Russell (Vocals), Vinnie Colaiuta (Chant), Neil Stubenhaus (Bass (Electric)), Siedah Garrett (Vocals (Background)), Carl Studna (Photography), Petsye Powell (Vocals (Background)), Vinnie Colaiuta (Drums), Brenda Russell (Keyboards), Niki Haris (Vocals (Background)), Brenda Russell (Drum Programming), Alvino Bennett (Drums), Maxayn Lewis (Vocals (Background)), Stephan Oberhoff (Arranger), Steve McKeever (Executive Producer), Dianne Brooks (Vocals (Background)), Bernie Grundman (Mastering), Bunny Hull (Vocals (Background)), Lori Perry (Vocals (Background)), Stephan Oberhoff (Synthesizer Bass), Arnold McCuller (Vocals (Background)), Bill Sharpe (Bass), Russell Ferrante (Piano), Jimmy Haslip (Bass), Kirk Whalum (Sax (Tenor)), Valerie Pinkston (Vocals (Background)), Neil Stubenhaus (Bass), Bridgette Bryant (Vocals (Background)), Paulette Brown (Vocals (Background)), Stephan Oberhoff (Keyboards), Brenda Russell (Producer), James Harrah (Guitar (Electric)), Darryl Phinnessee (Vocals (Background)), Sonny Mediana (Photography), Stephan Oberhoff (Drum Programming), Rique Pantoja (Piano (Electric)), Sharon Perry (Vocals (Background)), Brenda Russell (Vocal Arrangement), Stephan Oberhoff (Synthesizer), David Lasley (Vocals (Background)), Lenny Castro (Percussion), Dave Koz (Sax (Alto)), Jimmy Haslip (Chant), Stephan Oberhoff (Guitar (Acoustic)), Carolyn Perry (Vocals (Background)), Paulinho Da Costa (Percussion), Stephan Oberhoff (Piano), Brenda Russell (Arranger), Rique Pantoja (Chant), Carl Anderson (Vocals), Everette Harp (EWI), Stephan Oberhoff (Keyboard Programming), Brenda Russell (Photography)