from VOL. 1
Written by Willard Robinson & Dedette Lee Hill
Trumpet superstar, Chris Botti, will release his first cd on the legendary Blue Note Records label this October 20. Title is Vol. 1, a haunting collection that focuses on intimate ballads and jazz standards. They bring the renowned musician into a sophisticated, acoustic jazz scenario. Vol. 1 is produced by David Foster who comes out of retirement to provide his dear friend with his unique ear, taste and studio experience.
from MORE INSPIRATIONS
Written by Alice Cooper, David Foster, Bernie Taupin & Dick Wagner
This week, let’s make a journey into the heavy metal territory of veteran UK band, Saxon.
from MIDDLE MAN
Written by Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs’ 1980 hit album, Middle Man, presented some of the most brilliant David Foster co-writes ever. Foster, fresh from the milestone collaboration with Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1979 platinum-plus album, I Am, was in a creative peak and delivered one gem after another. On Middle Man, Foster and Scaggs clicked perfectly. Together they crafted an ultra-sophisticated string of songs. The result was another platinum hit album for the Bay Area singer with an irresistible one-two punch of “Jojo” and “Breakdown Dead Ahead.” Both went high on various Billboard charts.
from EAST OF ANGEL TOWN
Written by Peter Cincotti & John Bettis
Peter Cincotti’s third cd, East Of Angel Town, was released in 2007. It marked a departure from the singer’s previous jazz-influenced works to a more adventurous, unique style of music where jazz, pop and rock meet.
from UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
Written by Alan Lindgren & Neil Diamond
“Hello Again” was a beautiful love song performed by the unparalleled talent of Neil Diamond. The legendary singer co-wrote it with his former musical director and collaborator, Alan Lindgren, for the soundtrack of his 1980 movie debut, The Jazz Singer. Diamond was at the peak of his career. The gorgeous melody of “Hello Again” gave Diamond another solid hit reaching #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #3 on the Adult Contemporary charts.
