Album Notes


Re-issue with five new songs 3/FSHs/It is, What it is/the Gold edition vol.1BETWEEN 9&7 It Is What It Is - Gold Edition Vol. 1

This is some of the most tasteful and soulful Smooth Jazz money can buy... IT IS WHAT IT IS - THE GOLD EDITION VOL. 1 is just delightful through and through. With honey smooth compositions like the moving, "Open My Heart," and the sensual "Rainy Night in Rio," this new project is sure to enhance a romantic evening or a relaxing weekend... The Georgia-based band has been playing together since the late 1980's... Formed by drummer/keyboardist, B.D. (Byron Davis) and original member, trumpet/flugel horn player Cedric Young. They have performed with a wide spectrum of groups, from the Beach Boys to Public Enemy. The Between 9&7 sound is as good as it because of the heritage of this ensemble... Solid playing, exceptional players, great songs and a very cool vibe. The band is well balanced between keys and horns... Lots of horns and well executed keyboards including piano and organ. That's what we like most about Between 9&7's third release to date, IT IS WHAT IT IS - THE GOLD EDITION VOL. 1. Featured horns: Trumpet, flugel horn, flute, trombone and saxophone accentuate and brighten up this collection of fourteen songs. We'd be remiss if we didn't pay props to the group's groovin' rhythm section (sweet bass) and exceptional guitar stylings (acoustic and electric). In addition to some smooth and funky original compositions, you'll also hear complimentary covers including two from keyboardist extraordinaire, Bob James (Theme from Taxi and Westchester Lady). Click, link, buy - You'll love it! ~SANDY SHORE


Between 9&7 is: B.D./Drums&Keys, Ced Young/Trumpet&Fluegel, Les Thompson/Electric&Acoustic Guitar, Wallace Barner/Electric&Upright Bass,Kenny Faison/Sax&Flute,Anthony Powell/Piano&Organ and Ike Bell/Trombone&Keys