JAY GRAYDON: Airplay For The Planet

Jay Graydon

Airplay For The Planet

© 2002 Jay Graydon (793033107128)

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Features singers such as Joseph Williams (TOTO), Bill Champlin (Chicago), and is high quality pop along the lines of Steely Dan and the like.

tracks

1 Walk the Wire
2 She Just Can't Make Up Her Mind
3 History
4 After the Love Has Gone
5 Holdin' On to Love
6 One Way or Another
7 Roxann
8 Show Me the Magic
9 You're Not Alone
10 When You Look in My Eyes
11 I Do

notes

Think sophisticated, catchy and playful AC/SMOOTH JAZZ/POP along the lines of Steely Dan; think magical harmonies with accessible melodic hooks; think superb original songs and arrangements with e.g. the Grammy awarded song AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE; think a stunning host of the best musicians and vocalists on the planet, and you have AIRPLAY FOR THE PLANET - the latest album from Jay Graydon. AIRPLAY FOR THE PLANET is highly praised, for the great musical performances, the outstanding melodies and production and especially for its superb mastering.

Jay Graydon is a two time Grammy award winner and a living legend in the music industry - a name that equals music quality with a capital Q. Jay's Grammy Awards are for co-writing - best rhythm & blues songs - AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE (1979 - a number 1 hit with Earth, Wind & Fire) and TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND (1982 - a number 1 hit with George Benson and also used these days sampled in new productions).

The Grammy Nominations are as follows

1979 Best Rhythm & Blues Song - AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE (WINNER!)
1979 Song Of The Year - AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE
1980 Best Jazz Fusion Performance, Vocal or Instrumental - TWILIGHT ZONE/TWILIGHT TONE
1981 Album Of The Year - BREAKIN' AWAY
1981 Best Vocal Arrangement For Two Or More Voices - KAFKA
1982 Best Rhythm & Blues Song - TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND (WINNER!)
1983 Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals - MORNIN'
1983 Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals - STEP BY STEP
1983 Best Engineered Recording - JARREAU
1983 Producer Of The Year
1984 Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture - GHOSTBUSTERS
1985 Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture - ST ELMO'S FIRE

reviews

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  • A West coast pop classic
    author: Sara G

    In 1980 Jay Graydon and David Foster put together a little album called Airplay with the little known vocalist Tommy Funderburk. Although no hits emerged it became extremely popular in Japan. This is the reissue and includes a reprise of the Earth Wind & Fire Classic AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE (or is it "Is Gone"?) with Bill Champlin who co-wrote the song with Graydon and Foster reuniting with the two for an excellent version. Another highlight is the much missed Warren Wiebe who ranks among with Bill Champlin and Michael McDonald as one of the greatest pop vocalists ever. This version is dedicated to him and Jay's quote is also on Warren's official site as well. He may have left "Planet 3" but his spirit lives on through the songs that have been released since his untimely death (From a suicide) about ten years ago...

  • One of the very best!
    author: Bob Huff

    Jay is most definately one of the finest musicians and guitarists on the planet. The CD is is groovy, melodic and very well produced. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates great melodies with cookin' rhythm section work. Jay is once again brillient.

  • The sweet sound of Jay's guitar - need I say more?
    author: MK
  • This is an awesome album by Jay Graydon
    author: Musician

    This album got a very touching ballad "When You Look In My Eyes" sung by Joseph Williams. When i heard it in a first time the many tears just flowing through my face.

  • Awesome
    author: Andre Clermont

    All I can say is...when is Airplay for the Planet 2 coming out?

  • Killer Stuff!!
    author: Tony Sanders

    I've been a fan of Jay's playing before I knew who he was. After knowing some of the fine guitar work and production work I figured I couldn't go wrong here. I was absolutely right. I've put this CD through the paces on my Tascam Guitar Trainer to slow the solos down and learn the nuance of them. Amazing how much he can say in about 20-30 seconds!!

  • Well Worth the Wait (years)!!!
    author: Michael Holm

    I'd heard about this album several years ago but couldn't get a copy until now. Jay's Manhattan Transfer producer days hooked me on his abilities and style. I haven't stopped listening to ApP since I got it. One of my top 10!

  • JAY COMES OUT SWINGIN'! FABULOUS TUNES! FABULOUS EVERYTHING!
    author: DANNY

    Holdin' on to Love could be the only song on this CD and it'd be worth owning. Speaking of Airplay, can you imagine what it would be like to turn on Top 40 radio and hear gems like these rather than the trash that dominates the airwaves? I know, keep dreamin'....

  • AOR Pop-Fusion Maestro Strikes Again!
    author: Tony Onstad

    This CD,for me,ranks in my Top 25 out of the 2200 CD's I own.That number was distilled down from about 3500.This one just keeps on giving-it encapsulates the whole AOR&B/Pop/Jazz-fusion thing,an idiom that would not be so rich without the incredible artistry of Jay Graydon(& Co.)

  • Great Album
    author: William Jahn

    That´s how Westcoast Sound shouldt be!!!!! Bill Champlin (Chicago) & Joseph Williams (Ex Toto)did a great job. Where does two Bands like, will love this album!!!

  • One of the best sophisticated albums ever!
    author: Andrew Sandor

    Thoughtful, sensible, smooth, catchy, sophisticated...The vocals are incredible (Joe Williams, Bill Champlin etc.) and the orchestrations are magnificent. If there's one thing I miss, well, it's the real drums played by someone named Jeff Porcaro.

  • Great album!
    author: Eric

    Great songs, great guitarplaying, great production!. I know I shouldn´t, but I compare it with Airplay S/T 1980. That album is an eleven on a one to ten!! I miss you Jeff Porcaro, rest in peace!

  • Soul Healer
    author: Eric Stone

    I was not surprised, I know that this cd has to bee god. Just lay back, put on your headphones and enyoy! After listen to this, you feel....... yes! It goes into the bone. Thank You, E

  • I've lost my CD to hubby! He fell in love with it... It's SUPERB!
    author: Jackie Nguyenphu

    It only took one second of owning this CD to loose it to my husband who fell in love with the tranquil tunes. Just enough spice to keep it interesting, yet restful and elegant. We're still fighting over it! I can't wait to buy more of Jay's music! --- Shhhh! Don't tell my husband!

  • author: chris DiMella

    Killer tones, writing killer, production better that org. a must have! Later, Bro

  • One of the best albums ever
    author: Olaf

    Great album with new mix. Bonus song "I do" alone worth the price of CD.

  • was wonderful to hear this kind of music again.
    author: jeanne johnson

    was great to hear. soft and yet with good beats to dance too. love the songs by my brother. enjoyed it greatly. thanks jay for the album. jeanne

  • Excellent music, great sound quality!
    author: David Kear

    This is a great CD, expertly remastered by Jay. I was just wondering, was Nothin' You Can Do About It on the original album? I am familiar with the Manhattan Transfer version, but I believe the original had a solo by Jay.

  • King of Taste
    author: Pete

    I was anxious to see if the album lived up to expectations and can say it succeded on every level. Great song writing, superb production and killer guitar playing form Graydon. What more can I say.

  • A definitive and must have West Coast album
    author: Wayde Carter (Sydney, Australia)

    This is the second copy of the album I have (the first being the expensive Japanese release). A great album that highlights excellent songwriting and arrangements, one of my favourite voices - Warren Wiebe, and of course, some excellent and very tasteful, intelligent guitar playing.

  • Superior West Coast Rock
    author: Tim Messer

    Airplay for the Planet is an album of superbly crafted West Coast rock. Strong songwriting, flawless playing and reference quality audio. Highly recommended.

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