Dean Brown "Here"

Dean Brown "Here"

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Dean Brown
Here
The Story
With "Here", fusion fans are introduced to guitarist Dean Brown, an extremely gifted and versatile player that has released his first solo CD through Germany's ESC Records. Brown can claim mastery of a wide variety of styles (he's worked as a sideman for years), but always approaches his music with soul and, at times, controlled fury. "Here" also features an incredible array of guest musicians, including George Duke, Billy Cobham, Bill Evans, Marcus Miller, Michael Brecker, just to name a few. Dean Brown will certainly make his mark in the world of fusion guitar, as he delivers music with punch, energy and integrity. Highlights include the opener "Take This!" and the ending track, a tribute to Jaco Pastroius, that is simply great.
The Music
06:31 Take This! Instrumental
05:42 Gemini Instrumental
04:57 Back In The Day Instrumental
00:25 Seven Groove Interlude Instrumental
06:37 Tell It (Like It Is) Vocal
06:13 Big Foot Instrumental
05:35 The Clave Groove Instrumental
00:31 Billy Groove Interlude Instrumental
06:01 Believe Me Instrumental
06:05 Solid Instrumental
04:37 Baby You're A Rich Man Vocal
04:48 Just For Kicks Instrumental
00:36 Seven Groove Interlude (2) Instrumental
09:22 The Battle's Over (For Jaco) Instrumental
The Artists
Dean Brown Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Synth-Guitar, Parker Fly Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Additional Electric Bass, Additional Keyboards, Production, Horn Arrangements
Richard Patterson Electric Bass
Michael Bland Drums
Randy Brecker Trumpet
Bill Evans Saxes, Tenor Sax, Arrangement of Sax Section on "Take This!"
Marcus Miller Fretless Bass, Electric Bass Melody
Deron Johnson Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3
Bernard Wright Keyboards
James Genus Acoustic Bass
JuJu House Drums
Danny Sadownick Percussion, Congas, Clave
David Sanborn Alto Sax
Tony Kadleck Trumpet
Andy Snitzer Alto Sax
Michael Davis Trombone
Katreese Barnes Vocals
Jerry Barnes Vocals
Billy Cobham Drums
Christian McBride Acoustic Bass
E. Francois Photography
Schuyler Deale Addiitonal Electric Bass, Production, Additional Engineering
Ricky Peterson Hammond B3
Ted Jensen Mastering
George Duke Keyboards
Bob Trier Cover Design
Rocky Bryant Drums
Linny Nance Additional Engineering
Michael Brecker Tenor Sax
Phil Magnotti Production, Engineering, Creative Editing, Mixing
Don Alias Congas, Batas, Shakers, Bells, Clave
George Whitty Grand Piano
Gerry Etkins Keyboards
Jason Miles Loop Design, Programming, Synth Effects
Joachim Becker Executive Production
Tom Tucker Engineering
Tom Tucker Jr. Engineering
Mark Ambrosino Engineering
Dean Sharenow Additional Engineering
David Shackney Additional Engineering
Eric Zobler Additional Engineering
Steve Milo Additional Engineering, Creative Editing
Joe Lespinski Additional Engineering
Recorded in September & October 2000 at: Sorcerer Sound, NYC, Knoop Studios, River Edge, NJ, Mastermix Studios, Minneapolis, MN, Mad House, Queens, NY, Hand-me-down Sound, Long Beach, NY, Beat Street Music, NYC, Funky Groove Production, Dallas, TX, Winsome Farm Studio, North Salem, NY.

Mixed at the Carriage House, Stamford, CT.

Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC.