Album Notes

New York's "Hard Urban Grooves" and the West Coast's "Articulate Smooth" find the perfect intersection in Patrick Yandall's latest release, From the Ashes.

Patrick Yandall's latest production immerses the listener into a pool of fascinatingly hip melodies that bridge the coasts, combining the performance expertise
of premier contemporary jazz artists.

Jonathan Widran, Smooth Jazz News, June 2004
"...fiery and irresistible blend of tight, funky grooves, crisp, edgy electric playing and infectious, up-tempo melody inspire the spirit..."

Jazziz.com May 2004
"Solid songwriting, guitar chops, and arrangements. A fresh twist to the world of smooth and contemporary jazz."

Featured Guests Include:

Randy Brecker(trumpet), Will Lee(bass), Joel Rosenblatt(drums, percussion), Ada Rovatti(sax), Kimo Cornwell(Keys), Scott Wilkie(keys), Andre Mayeux(Keys, Piano)Sandy Weltman(Harmonica)Nathan Brown(bass), Jason Weber(sax)