The Best of Najee

• Artist: Najee
• Rating:
• Release Date: November 17, 1998
• Total Time: 54:01
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The Best of Najee contains a selection of 11 highlights from the smooth saxophonist's late-'80s and '90s recordings for EMI/Capitol. There may be a few fan favorites missing, but Najee's career lends itself better to an anthology than most musicians, mainly because it is oriented toward songs, not performances. Consequently, this disc offers a good overview of his career, since it captures not only many of the best-known songs -- "For the Love of You," "Tokyo Blue," "Can't Hide Love," "Day by Day," "Betcha Don't Know," and "Najee's Theme" -- it also gives a good sense of what his albums sound like. An excellent choice for the curious and casual fan. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
For the Love of You	Regis Ferguson, Charlie Elgart, Najee	Najee	(5:01)
Najee's Theme	Rahni Song	Najee	(4:34)
Sweet Love	Anita Baker, Louis Johnson, Lionel Richie, Gary Bias	Najee	(4:43)
Tokyo Blue	Morris Pleasure, Rachel Nicolazzo, Najee	Najee	(4:34)
Can't Hide Love	Skip Scarborough	Najee	(5:06)
Niculela Es Una Historia	Stevie Wonder	Najee	(3:59)
My Old Friend	Steve George, John Lang, Richard Page	Najee	(4:52)
Day by Day	Wayne Brathwaite	Najee	(5:02)
Betcha Don't Know	Rahni Song	Najee	(5:47)
Have You Ever Loved Somebody	Jolyon Skinner, Barry Eastmond	Najee	(5:20)
Noah's Ark	Najee	Najee	(5:03)

Credits

Gordon Jee (Art Direction), Barry Eastmond (Producer), Fareed (Producer), Diego Uchitel (Photography), Ron McMaster (Mastering), Pamela Springsteen (Photography), Najee (Producer), George Duke (Producer), Brigid Pearson (Design), Charlie Elgart (Producer), Wayne Brathwaite (Producer), Rahni Song (Producer), E.J. Camp (Photography)