The Meeting

• Artist: Meeting
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1990
• Total Time: 59:24
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

The selections on this diverse CD (a collaboration featuring keyboardist Patrice Rushen, saxophonist Ernie Watts, bassist Alphonso Johnson and drummer Ndugu Chancler) alternate between soulful jazz, inventive R&B, a bit of funk and ballads. Watts is in top form, and Rushen (who recalls Chick Corea on "Tango" and Herbie Hancock in other spots) shows that she can still play with creativity. A few of the tracks are throwaways, especially "Elements of Mystery" and "Virgin," but overall, the set is a pleasant surprise and is recommended to listeners who enjoy R&B-oriented jazz. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Groove Now and Then	Patrice Rushen	Patrice Rushen	(4:58)
Walk Your Talk	Patrice Rushen, Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Ernie Watts	Patrice Rushen	(4:28)
Steppin' Out	Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Alphonso Johnson	Patrice Rushen	(5:16)
And I Think About It All the Time	Ernie Watts, Ray Dewey	Patrice Rushen	(5:20)
The Meeting	Patrice Rushen	Patrice Rushen	(5:04)
African Flower	Duke Ellington	Patrice Rushen	(5:20)
Joyful Noise	Bob Boykin, Ernie Watts	Patrice Rushen	(5:20)
Cherry Blossom	Patrice Rushen	Patrice Rushen	(4:53)
Lowness	Leon "Ndugu" Chancler	Patrice Rushen	(4:38)
Element of Mystery	Leon "Ndugu" Chancler	Patrice Rushen	(4:53)
Virgin	Alphonso Johnson	Patrice Rushen	(4:19)
Tango	Leon "Ndugu" Chancler	Patrice Rushen	(4:55)

Credits

Patrice Rushen (Organ), Patrice Rushen (Synthesizer), Patrice Rushen (Piano), Patrice Rushen (Keyboards), Patrice Rushen (Main Performer), Quincy Jones (Liner Notes), Meeting (Arranger), Meeting (Producer), Meeting (Main Performer), Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (Percussion), Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (Cymbals), Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (Drums), Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (Timbales), Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (Rap), John Golden (Mastering), Alphonso Johnson (Bass), Michael Landy (Post Production), Ernie Watts (Guitar), Ernie Watts (Sax (Alto)), Ernie Watts (Sax (Soprano)), Ernie Watts (Sax (Tenor)), Andy Baltimore (?), Carl Studna (Photography), Tim Andersen (Assistant Engineer), Donna Cline (Sound Effects), Donna Cline (Stylist)

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