Retrospective

Track Listings

1. Easy Rider

2. Little Nakeata

3. Captivated

4. Chameleon

5. The Dreamer

6. Endless Nights Of Rememberance

7. Ninth Square

8. Keeping The Faith

9. Rainy Afternoon

10. Change Of Seasons

11. Ninth Square Reprise

12. Sorcerer

13. SoundCheck

14. Mambo Del Soul

15. Time Will Tell

16. Hide & Seek

17. Riverwinds

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
A contemporary jazz saxophonist/keyboardist who writes and performs his music. "Norman's" compositions range in the scope from infectious rhythmic stews to lush melodic embraces which connect him to the listener. This letter of introduction is but a brief historical chronical of the musician/composer "Norman Evans". I fully understand the relative skepticism we operate on, and the need to be a "healthy skeptic" in this day and age. However, the music you hear on this CD and the live performance of the compositions will grab your heart and inspire your inner voice. "Norman Evans" writes songs that draw people together, all people and all age groups. The constant commentary regarding "Norman" ranges from, 'Wow, he played all of that', to 'Why isn't he signed to a major label?'. The latter statement I cannot begin to answer myself. It would take a modest addition of the Sunday 'New York Times' to list the other positive comments regarding "Norman" (both of him as a person and his music). This is not another false hype offering, "Norman" is the genuine article. Originally from Connecticut, "Norman" has been performing his brand of contemporary jazz as a solo artist since 1991. Reared in New Haven CT, the associated musicians read like a brief who's who in Contemporary Jazz. They are as follow: Joey Melotti; musical director for Michael Bolton, Morris Pleasure; musical director for "Earth, Wind and Fire", Ron Lawrence, Marion Meadows and a host of other talented musicians who played the Connecticut circuit. (New Haven was at one time jumpin' with talent.) In January of 1996 "Norman" relocated to Maryland and continued to cultivate fans of his music and perform with the area's best. "Norman" has opened for a number of national artists: Spyro Gyra, George Howard, Pieces of a Dream, Gerald Alston, Miles Jaye, and recently signed N2K Encoded Music artist: Marcus Johnson, as well as performed on the local television talk show with in the Maryland region. I am confident that once you review: "Norman Evans'" package, you will find him an artist who deserves to be on a national platform. The musical prognosticators are acknowledging the growing market for Contemporary Jazz. Now it is called 'Smooth Jazz' and "Norman's" music is all the above and more. Enjoy the music. Sincerely, Ms. Pamela M. Fowler, Dis Who? Productions

Product Description
Jazz virtuoso Norman Evans has played with a variety of well-known musicians, and it is a tribute to his own excellence as a performer and musician that he can produce albums like Retrospective. Although he plays all the instruments on the CD, Norman Evans’ Retrospective sounds like a full band, juicing and bopping along with lively interplay that you’d swear was coming from a full ensemble. That may sound like a toss-off comment, but there is some subtle intelligence at work when one player cannot only create every sound in the band, but can make those sounds seem to interact with one another. That kind of performing opens up whole new realms of genius. The CD is loaded with sounds reminiscent of Joe Sample and The Crusaders on such tune as "Captivated," "Sorcerer," "Ninth Square" and "Rainy Afternoon." The melodies are catchy and the rhythms infectious on nearly every tune. With 17 songs jammed onto one CD, that’s a lot of good sound for your dollar.Evans was born in Danbury, Connecticut and spent most of his formative years in New Haven, a city alive with all artistic disciplines flourishing. He says that "New York ‘cats’ would come up to jam, bringing promising musicians down to the city." If you’re wondering as to his qualifications, Mr. Evans’ bonafides are in perfect order, having opened for a number of national artists—Spyro Gyra, George Howard, Pieces of a Dream, Gerald Alston, Miles Jaye. Exciting, energetic, blissful music possessed of a melodic soul, Retrospective is a CD worthy of adding to any jazz enthusiast’s collection.

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