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- Date Released: August 3, 1999
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Easy Listening, Contemporary
- Label: Native Language
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Acoustic guitarist Steve Oliver knows another can't-miss smooth jazz secret: if you want to create a killer debut, work with a slew of past and present Rippingtons. First View reveals a strong melodic player and composer equally comfortable on sweet little gems like "I Know" and the slamming razor sharp funk of "Happy Feet"; Oliver was able to bring a fresh new hip-hop feel to the silly standard "Midnight at the Oasis." Another trademark is his remarkable soprano-voiced scatting ability, which he weaves seamlessly into his guitar lines. Still, it's got to be a secure feeling having percussionist Steve Reid, saxmen Paul Taylor and Jeff Kashiwa, keyboardist Dave Kochanski and bassist Kim Stone helping out. The Taylor driven bridge on "Happy Feet" thrusts along like a classic Rippingtons' riff. The one area of departure from that Rippingtons' feel which Oliver could feel free to explore more (lest he always be compared to Russ Freeman) appears on "East Wind," which finds him right at home exploring more hard-edged blues flavors. Even if his basic acoustic sound is of the cool and balmy variety, he likes to surround it with hard-hitting grooves at times; "Happy Feet"'s foundation, laid down by Stone and aggressive drummer Dave Hooper, provides the perfect balance for Oliver's lighter touch.
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| 01. |  |
West End |
5:27 |
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| 02. | |
Highway One |
5:24 |
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| 03. | |
First View |
4:13 |
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| 04. | |
Midnight at the Oasis |
4:13 |
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| 05. | |
I Know |
5:00 |
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| 06. | |
One Wish |
4:12 |
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| 07. | |
Happy Feet |
4:01 |
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| 08. | |
East Wind |
4:24 |
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| 09. | |
Sunrise Celebration |
4:13 |
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| 10. | |
We Will Be |
3:15 |
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10 Total Tracks, 44:22 Total Length
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Credits
- Tony Guerrero - Flugelhorn // Rob Mullins - Bass // Rob Mullins - Bass // Rob Mullins - Keyboards // Rob Mullins - Keyboards // Rob Mullins - Drum Programming // Rob Mullins - Drum Programming // Steve Reid - Percussion // Steve Reid - Percussion // Steve Reid - Programming // Steve Reid - Programming // Roger Friend - Percussion // Roger Friend - Cymbals // Dave Hooper - Drums // Jeff Kashiwa - Sax (Alto) // Jeff Kashiwa - Sax (Tenor) // Steve Oliver - Guitar // Steve Oliver - Arranger // Steve Oliver - Composer // Steve Oliver - Programming // Steve Oliver - Vocals // Steve Oliver - Main Performer // Kim Stone - Bass // Paul Taylor - Sax (Alto) // Paul Taylor - Sax (Alto) // Paul Taylor - Sax (Soprano) // Paul Taylor - Sax (Soprano) // Larry Antonino - Bass // Dave Kochanski - Keyboards // Dave Kochanski - Programming // Tom McMoran - Keyboards // Mike Broening - Bass // Mike Broening - Keyboards // Mike Broening - Drum Programming // Theo Bishop - Keyboards // Theo Bishop - Programming // Chris Justice - Engineer
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