Release Date:
 September 28, 2004
Label: 215 Records

FIREFLY

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Notes & Personnel Info

Greg Adams, (trumpet, flugelhorn); James Wirrick (guitar, keyboards, bass, drums) Evan Stone, Tal Bergman (drums); Joey Navarro (piano, organ); Brian Allen (bass instrument); Johnnie Bamont (tenor and baritone saxophones); Mark Hollingsworth ( alto and tenor saxophones, drums); Ron King (trumpet, flugelhorn); Johnny Sandoval (percussion).

Engineer:  Carmen Grillo
Horns Arranged by Greg Adams
Recorded at Big Surprise Studio, Encino, California
All songs co-written by Greg Adams

Producers: Greg Adams, James Wirrick

Greg is one smooth operator, and one of the hottest players in Smooth Jazz. And I mean hot in every way possible. Not just his arrangements and musicianship, but everything from his platinum coiffure, to his snazzy attire; from his affectionate demeanor in person to his artful horns that actually look more like fine art than instruments. He's just got a way about him that oozes smooth and hip. This from the guy that knows exactly "What Is Hip." The former Tower of Power trumpeter has been turning heads in our format for a decade and this new release is no exception. Again, the term that comes to mind, is HOT (all caps). Sizzling, in fact. From the first/title track, which is a current hit, the infectious, "Firefly," this listener is hooked. Put this in your car for your morning commute and you'll want to just keep driving. My favorite thing about Greg Adams' albums is his sensitivity to song order. His tracking creates an over all sense of continuity and consistency that makes for an ideal listening experience. The progression on FIREFLY is divine. The entire album is captivating, as only a Greg Adams CD can be, so singling out songs is tough, but we really dig the fun "5 North" (because we know where this road leads), the sensual "The Crossing," (next single?) and the elegant and sophisticated, "She's Still Waits," Tower fans check out "Locomotive." Smooth Jazz fans, buy this record, it's an essential! 

~Sandy Shore