ERIC MARIENTHAL — Just Around the Corner (2007) Two Version | APE (image+.tracks+.cue), losslessless

When heard with Chick Corea's Elektric Band or as a sideman in more straight-ahead settings, Eric Marienthal consistently proves that he is a technically skilled and creative jazz altoist. Unfortunately, on his own recordings Marienthal is content to sound as if he is on automatic pilot, caressing insipid melodies, sticking close to the theme in a somewhat generic tone, and playing music that is clearly geared toward smooth radio and romantic backgrounds. Just Around the Corner has the altoist in the forefront throughout while backed by a purposely anonymous rhythm section. Whether showing a bit of pseudo-soulful heat or playing a ballad very straight, Marienthal sounds as if every note were planned in advance, with no room for errors, innovations, or spontaneity. The results are predictable instrumental pop performances by musicians capable of so much better. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Blue Water    4:10
 Brian Culbertson / Eric Marienthal 
2.    Times Square    4:25
 Stephen Lu / Eric Marienthal 
3.    Flower Child    4:49
 Jeff Lorber / Eric Marienthal 
4.    Open Road     4:11
 Brian Culbertson / Eric Marienthal 
5.    21 Ocean Road    4:16
 Stephen Lu / Eric Marienthal 
6.    Just Around The Corner    4:21
 Stephen Lu / Eric Marienthal 
7.    I Believe In You    4:21
Brian Culbertson / Stephen Lu / Eric Marienthal
8.    Dance With Me    3:36
Brian Culbertson / Stephen Lu / Eric Marienthal
9.    Your Move     4:33
 Jeff Lorber / Eric Marienthal 
10.    Lost Without You    5:16
 Brian Culbertson / Eric Marienthal 
Credits :  
Acoustic Guitar – Paul Brown (tracks: 9)
Alto Saxophone – Eric Marienthal (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 9)
Bass – Jeff Lorber (tracks: 9)
Drum Programming – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 1, 4, 10)
Drums – Dave Weckl (tracks: 3, 9), Russ Miller (tracks: 7)
Guitar – Jeff Lorber (tracks: 3), John Fields (tracks: 8), Michael O'Neill (tracks: 1, 2, 5 to 8), Ray Parker, Jr. (tracks: 4)
Keyboards – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 1, 4), Jeff Lorber (tracks: 3, 9)
Keyboards [Additional] – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 7, 8), Paul Brown (tracks: 3)
Keyboards, Programmed By – Stephen Lu (tracks: 2, 5 to 8)
Mixed By – Bob Horn (tracks: 2, 5 to 8), Paul Brown (tracks: 3, 9)
Percussion – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 4, 10), Paul Brown (tracks: 3)
Piano – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 1, 4), Jeff Lorber (tracks: 3)
Producer, Arranged By, Recorded By – Jeff Lorber (tracks: 3, 9), Stephen Lu (tracks: 2, 5 to 8)
Producer, Arranged By, Recorded By, Mixed By – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 1, 4, 10)
Soprano Saxophone – Eric Marienthal (tracks: 2, 3, 10)
Tenor Saxophone – Eric Marienthal (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6)
Trombone – Brian Culbertson (tracks: 4)