Thursday, June 23, 2011

Shakatak: Street Level (1993)

This is some of this under-appreciated band's best work. It is similar to the 'Perfect Smile' and 'Open Your Eyes' releases, but with smoother vocals and a more upbeat feel. I have most of Shakatak's albums (which was a task due to their lack of exposure in the U.S.) and this is probably my favorite. If you're into the smooth-jazz scene, this one is for you. You'll find yourself tapping your toes to this one. If you want a taste of their best work, get this and 'Coolest Cuts.' Those two will whet your appetite. (Amazon.com)
Tracklist:
1 One Day At A Time
2 Street Level
3 Sleepin' Alone
4 Siberian Breeze
5 Any Way You Want It
6 Night Ain't Over Yet
7 Watchin' The Rain
8 Without You
9 Jump 'n' Pump
10 Empty Skies
11 Calm Before The Storm
12 Vibe Tribe
Personnel:
Backing Vocals - Tracy Ackerman
Bass - George Anderson
Drums - Roger Odell
Engineer - Robin Sellars
Executive Producer - Les McCutcheon
Flute, Saxophone - Phil Todd
Guitar - Fridrik Karlsson , Keith Winter
Keyboards - Bill Sharpe
Percussion - Luis Jardim
Producer - Nigel Wright
Vocals - Jill Saward
Written-By - William Sharpe (tracks: 1 to 3, 7 to 12) , George Anderson (tracks: 4 to 6) , Jill Saward (tracks: 4 to 6, 11) , Roger Odell (tracks: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10)
Street Level
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