Jazz Funk Soul (Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Everette Harp)

Artist:  Jazz Funk Soul (Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Everette Harp)
Origin:  USA
Genre:  Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Easy Listening

Original line-up:

Jeff Lorber:  Keyboards
Chuck Loeb:  Guitar
Everette Harp:  Saxophone

Jazz Funk Soul is the new Contemporary Smooth Jazz Trio Supergroup, formed as a live touring ensemble in 2013, featuring Jeff Lorber (Keyboards, played with Kenny G, Dave Koz, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway and Miles Davis), Chuck Loeb (Guitar, played with Fourplay), and Everette Harp (Saxophone, played with Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Joel, Patti LaBelle).  The trio makes instrumental Jazz, and  R&B built upon the vast career experience of all three members.

Title:  More Serious Business  (2016)
Genre:  Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Easy Listening
Label:  Shanachie 
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Our Thing  (4:03)
 2.  Connections  (5:16)
 3.  Tuesday Swings  (5:52)
 4.  Fall Departs   (5:24)
 5.  Gamblin'  (4:07)
 6.  Timmendorfer By The Sea  (5:50)
 7.  More Serious Business  (5:14)
 8.  The Love  (5:17)
 9.  You'll Know When You Know  (4:58)
10. Crusher  (4:50)

Personnel:


Jeff Lorber:  Keyboards, Synth Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Piano
Chuck Loeb:  Guitar, Additional Keyboards, Nylon String Guitar
Everette Harp:  Alto & Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, Additional Keyboards, Synth Bass


Additional Musicians:

Vinnie Colaiuta:  Drums on Tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
Michael Thompson:  Rhythm Guitar on Track 1
David Mann:  Saxes on Tracks: 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, Flute on Tracks: 1, 4, 5, 7, 10
Ron Jenkins:  Bass on Track 2
Lenny Castro:  Bongos, Percussion on Track 2
Michael White:  Drums on Track 3
Kevin Ricard:  Percussions on Tracks: 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
Alex Al:  Bass on Tracks:  3, 6, 8, 9
Harry Kim:  Trumpet on Track 3
Gary Novak:  Drums on Tracks:  4, 9, 10
Nathan East:  Bass on Track 4
Trevor Neumann:  Trumpet on Tracks: 4, 7
Paul Jackson, Jr.:  Rhythm Guitar on Track 5
Will Lee:  Bass on Track 7
Darryl Crooks:  Wah Guitar on Track 9

More Serious Business is the second studio album by the Contemporary Smooth Jazz Supergroup Jazz Funk Soul, was released on February 5, 2016 by Shanachie, featuring the Smooth Jazz Radio Smash "You'll Know When You Know".