Phil Perry : media

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artist	album title	songs

Lee Ritenour and Friends	1984	LEE RITENOUR - RIT SPECIAL (Pioneer), 75min - Laserdisc Concert of Lee Ritenour taped in 1984. Despite the fact that this period doesn't belong to the best part of his work this disc offers some nice versions of "Dolpin Dreams", "Bahia Funk" and "Is It You" feat. Phil Perry. Band includes Ernie Watts, Carlos Vega and Jimmy Johnson. Sound quality is acceptable. If you are a Rit fan you won't care about these restrictions and go for the title, if you only want the best, choose the Coconut titles.

	GRP All-Stars Live from the Record Plant - 1985 - DVD	The best artists of jazz label GRP Records gather in this scintillating all-star jam session recorded at the legendary Record Plant in Los Angeles. With a band featuring Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Larry Williams, Carlos Vega and Abraham Laboriel, and guests Diane Schuur, Ivan Lins, Dave Valentin and Phil Perry, "GRP All-Stars: Live" is a delight for modern jazz lovers everywhere. 01- Early Morning Attitude 02- Before It's Too Late 03- Love Dance 04- Reverend Lee 05- Amazing Grace 06- Oasis 07- Awakening 08- Countdown (Captain Fingers) Review: Such an incredible performance...Carlos Vega, Abraham Laboriel, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Phil Perry... what more can one say about such a talented and powerful team like that? ... And Im not gonna say anything about Mr. Perry in the final song "Countdown". He's one of the best male singers in the world, and Im not just saying that. You know what? Just see it for yourself!

Lee Ritenour and Friends	1990	LIVE FROM COCOANUT GROVE VOL. 1 and 2 - DVD In a club named "Cocoanut Grove" Lee teams up with an incredible list of top fusion players. Backed by Harvey Mason on drums and Anthony Jackson on bass he is assisted by numerous musicians, most of them good friends like Ernie Watts, Bob James and Phil Perry. Brazil song with Joa Bosco included. The result is a delicious set of first rate smooth jazz... Lee Ritenour & Friends - Live from the Coconut Grove was originally released as two laserdiscs (Volumes 1 & 2) in 1990. Both volumes have been combined into a single DVD disc. Lee plays a selection of very easy listening "smooth" or contemporary jazz songs/instrumentals accompanied by some "friends" (guest artists), including Phil Perry, Harvey Mason, Joao Bosco, Paulinho da Costa, Steve Lukather, Bob James, a.o. The first four songs on Volume 1 are typically "smooth" or "fusion" guitar jazz, with Up-Town being distinctly more up-beat than the others. Phil Perry is the guest artist doing vocals on Harlequin and Malibu. The next four songs have a distinctly Brazilian or Latin feel about them, and feature Joao Bosco on guitar and vocals and Paulinho da Costa on percussion. Etude in particular features Paulinho performing on a bewildering variety of percussion instruments. Volume 1 ends with Steve Lukather engaging in a guitar duo with Lee on two songs that are more rock and pop inspired than jazzy... Filmed in Los Angeles in 1990, the complete Live at the Cocoanut Grove will do nothing to alter indifference from jazz purists toward fusion guitarist Lee Ritenour. But hardcore Rit fans and other viewers without a jazz-pop ax to grind will find this concert a particularly stimulating, wonderfully textured musical event built around the star and a parade of International talent. ...Vocalist Phil Perry proves ubiquitous throughout the first half of the show, bringing loads of personality to an excellent cover of "Harlequin" and "Asa," the latter also goosed by strong guitar work from guest Steve Lukather. Bob James helps close the shop by coming 'round for late-evening performances of his "Restoration" and "Westchester Lady." From top to bottom, this is a pleasant, pleasurable entry in the Ritenour canon, though the uninitiated will find plenty to enjoy, too.

Dave Koz and Phil Perry	Live at the Strand 1991- DVD	Bring together the music scene's hottest sax player and one of soul's sterling vocalists. Then capture these two show-stoppers on one stage. That's Dave Koz and Phil Perry. Live at the Strand. This intimate show captures Phil's voice and Dave's sax altering solo spots and sharing the stage. Full of personal charm and musical thrills, a delightful blend of cool jazz, warm soul and hot R&B. Features nine songs. Many selections included in this video such as "Give It Up," "Perfect Stranger," "Amazing Love," "Forever," "The Best of Me," "Call Me," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," and others.

Fourplay	An Evening of Fourplay Vol. 1 December 14, 1993 - DVD	"An Evening of Fourplay", recorded at Capitol Studio in Los Angeles, CA. and feature the original Fourplay group: Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason and Lee Ritenour. 1. Chant - Bob James 2. Monterey - Lee Ritenour 3. 101 Eastbound - Nathan & Marcel East 4. Midnight Stroll - Harvey Mason 5. After the Dance - Marvin Gaye 6. Bali Run - Lee Ritenour & Bob James Special Guests include Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry. Running time of approximately 59 minutes

Fourplay	An Evening of Fourplay Vol. 2 December 14, 1993 - DVD	"An Evening of Fourplay", recorded at Capitol Studio in Los Angeles, CA. and feature the original Fourplay group: Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason and Lee Ritenour. 1. Wish You Were Here - Lee Ritenour 2. Moonjogger - Bob James 3. A Summer Child - Lee Ritenour 4. Amoroso - Harvey Mason 5. Between the Sheets - Isley Bros./C. Casper 6. Flying East - Nathan & Marcel East Special Guests include Phil Perry, Chaka Khan, Phil Bailey. Running time of approximately 59 minutes

	Don Grusin - The Hang	Playlist: 1. Let's Not Talk About It 2. Makossa Beat 3. She Could Be Mine 4. Wait For Me 5. El Floridita 6. Number 8 7. Woman 8. Chaser 9. Fresh Air 10. Catwalk 11. Road House 12. Oo-Whee 13. She Feels Good Artists: Don Grusin - Piano/Fender Rhodes/Korg Triton Dave Grusin - Piano/Fender Rhodes/Korg Triton Lee Ritenour - Electric Guitar Alex Acuña - Drums and Percussion Charlie Bisharat - Electric Violin Ernie Watts - Tenor, Alto and Soprano Sax Frank Quintero - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar Harvey Mason - Drums Abraham Laboriel - Bass and Vocals Natali Rene - Vocals Nathan East - Bass Nelson Rangell - Flute, Piccolo, Soprano, Tenor Sax Oscar Seaton - Drums and Percussion Phil Perry - Vocals Pete Escovedo - Percussion Patti Austin - Vocals Ricardo Silveira - Electric Guitar Sadao Watanabe - Alto Sax Released in September 2004 in stereo CD, 5.1 Surround DVD-A and 5.1 Surround DVD. "THE HANG is a jam session like no other, performed by a top-notch group of pedigree musicians from around the globe, brought together by the acclaimed keyboardist Don Grusin, whose belief in the power of collaboration and spontaneity certainly makes good here. The stellar lineup includes the Grammy-winning vocalist Patti Austin, saxophone greats Ernie Watts and Sadao Watanabe, and percussionist Alex Acuna, as well as Grusin himself. Grusin has been a creative force in the music world for years and sports an impressive career history that includes 9 solo albums, participation in the acclaimed fusion ensemble Friendship, and the production and arrangement of many other albums, including a Grammy-winning record for Ernie Watts. The magic of improvisation shines through in this high-quality production as the group plays a selection of hits from throughout Grusin's career and ranging from African rhythms to contemporary jazz, creating an innovative and exhilarating experience of an uncommon ilk." ...On any recording that features guitarist Lee Ritenour at some point vocalist Phil Perry will find his way front and center at the mike, this time around on a track called “Woman”. Phil’s captivating voice delivers the warmth and sensitivity that you’ve come expect from his enchanting voice...