Gabriela Anders "Wanting" Jazz Music CD Review

Wanting is the latest Jazz CD realeased by the highly2. The Girl From Ipanema
talented vocalist Gabriela Anders who once again has3. Wanting
delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident4. Forever - (with Eric Benet)
Gabriela Anders fans, and Jazz fans alike will be5. You Know What It's Like
pleased with this one.6. Seven Days
I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that I7. Just An Hour
get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and8. Fantasia
comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is9. I'll Be Loving You
usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to10. Forgetting Is So Long
get through. Not at all the case with Wanting. Every11. Feels So Good
track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to12. Basileira
listen to from start to finish.Personnel: Gabriela Anders, Eric Benet (vocals); Boney
Jazz music fans will recognize some of the wellJames (soprano saxophone); Kirk Whalum, Larry
known contributors on the project including BoneyWilliams (tenor saxophone); Jerry Hey, Oscar
James, Kirk Whalum and George Duke plus a fewBrashear, Rick Braun (trumpet); Bill Reichenbach
other notables as well.(trombone); Frank Marocco (accordion); Gregg
This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something forKarukas, George Duke, Alain Mallet, Leon Bisquera, Tim
everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It's quite simply greatHientz, Allan Samms, Werner "Vana" Gierig
listening. A must buy for the Jazz fan.(keyboards); Paul Jackson Jr., Nils, Jeff Lockhart, Duke
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got SoreLevine, Claudio Raggazzi, Amadeo Pace (guitar); Larry
[...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5, You Know WhatKimpel, Baron Browne, Byron Miller, Alex Alvear (bass);
It's Like. Outstanding!Li'l John, Abe Laboriel Jr., Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Carlos
Wanting Release Notes:Vega, Simone Pace (drums); Kevin Richard, Luis Conte
Gabriela Anders originally released Wanting on Aug 25,(percussion); Eugene Ruffolo, Bridgette Bryant
1998 on the Warner Bros. Records label.(background vocals). Producers: George Duke, Paul
CD Track List Follows:Brown, Alain Mallet.
1. Fire Of Love