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Back to the Groove by Patrick Yandall
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fave it Jazz Fusion | Smooth Jazz
12 tracks | 64 minutes
Released Jan 2002
on Zangi Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:53 Mr. Mikio lyrics BUY MP3 05:53 Mr. Mikio lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:53 Mr. Mikio
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:21 Your Move lyrics BUY MP3 05:21 Your Move lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:21 Your Move
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:20 Yukiye lyrics BUY MP3 05:20 Yukiye lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:20 Yukiye
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:21 You're the Only Woman lyrics BUY MP3 05:21 You're the Only Woman lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:21 You're the Only Woman
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:28 Slow Change lyrics BUY MP3 05:28 Slow Change lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:28 Slow Change
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:30 The Joy of You lyrics BUY MP3 04:30 The Joy of You lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:30 The Joy of You
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:59 Back to the Groove lyrics BUY MP3 04:59 Back to the Groove lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:59 Back to the Groove
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:25 Crying in the Dark lyrics FREE 06:25 Crying in the Dark lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:25 Crying in the Dark
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:45 On the Cool Side lyrics BUY MP3 04:45 On the Cool Side lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:45 On the Cool Side
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:04 For the Soul lyrics BUY MP3 07:04 For the Soul lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:04 For the Soul
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:16 Got to Love lyrics BUY MP3 04:16 Got to Love lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:16 Got to Love
Contemporary jazz with blues, rock, & funk flavors added for a wonderful mix.
Editorial review
Most independent smooth jazz artists know how hard it is to secure airplay amidst the bigger names and major labels, and so arrange their tracks to have the most radio-friendly first. This versatile San Diego guitarist with the unmistakable Larry Carlton influence is a bit bolder-he explodes from the beginning. "Mr. Mikio" is a feisty, aggressive funk jam, loaded with intense flourishes of synth brass and crackling, rock edged guitars. All of that is in service of a solid melody, but it's hardly play it safe "smooth." Once we're all prepared for more energy of this variety, Yandall settles into a more laid back mode, which in his case still allows for much creative improvising and a slick electric style that's hard to resist. The difference is, he subjects it to more commercial trappings, as on "Your Move," which features soothing gospel flavored vocals and the softening influence of Fattburger members Carl Evans, Jr. (keys) and Hollis Gentry (sax). "Yukiye" follows in a similar mode, crisp and colorful guitar struggling to break free from a downright mystical setting. Tunes like "The Joy of You" reveal more of his gentler side. His cover of Ambrosia's "You're the Only Woman" is the perfect mix of edge and cool, and "Slow Change" is the requisite vocal. Overall, Yandall offers a nice balance, even if the fire promised in the beginning is somewhat muted as the hour goes by. ~ Jonathan Widran , All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Patrick is a studio musician/guitarist in L.A. and San Diego.
Formerly on BrainChild Records (Russ Freeman, Kilauea, Richard Smith, Greg Vail).
In 2000 his release "Of Two Cities" recieved high praise in JAZZIZ magazine, Smooth Jazz News, Jazztraxx, KPBS, and many more print & internet media.
Both of his last 3 CD's has recieved international airplay.
His last 2 releases have contained tracks featured on the "best of" compilations from the JazzFM network out of the United Kingdom.
Jonathan Widran of JAZZIZ has featured Patrick in many of his articles.
His guitar playing can be compared to Larry Carolton but with the rock edge of Steve Lukather.
Electric, Acoustic, Nylon, they all seem to fit naturally into Patrick's music.
Being originally from Michigan contributes to his funk-rock roots.
This is a guitarist of the new millenium!