Taking a break from his day job with the Rippingtons, saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa treads some different ground on Walk a Mile (Fahrenheit FR9603-2; 52:06). The talented wind player experiments with a variety of textures and moods-from the brassy and warmly inspirational “Givin’ In,” to the loping, urban-toned title track, both of which showcase some soulful, economical work in lean settings. Kashiwa pairs up well with keyboardist Dave Kochanski (who shares writing credits on the album), as well as with gypsy guitarist Marc Antoine, whose pretty, driving acoustic work support the swirling Brazil feel of "August Moon" and the knuckling Latin rhythms on "Rise." Both of these pieces feature Kashiwa's fine flute work, which is especially lithe and haunting in the alto tones of "Rise." Throughout the album, Kashiwa takes advantage of his time away from the Rips to spread his wings as a soloist. The results are well worth checking out. ~ Hilarie Grey, JazzTimes.com.
Fahrenheit Records, FR 9603-2,
1997
Recorded at Sonic Jungle
Studios, North Hollywood, California;
Colorado Sound Recording
Studios, Denver, Colorado;
and Kokoki Studios, Woodland
Hills, California
Tracklist:
01. Givin' In {Dave Kochanski} (5:12)
Jeff Kashiwa - Tenor Sax
Dave Kochanski - Keyboards, Synth [Programming], Synth
[Fills]
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Bass [4 String Jazz]
Dave Hooper - Drums
02. Saratoga {Jeff Kashiwa} (5:11)
Jeff Kashiwa - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Synth [Programming]
Dave Kochanski - Piano, Synth
Russ Freeman - Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Steve Reid - Percussion
03. August Moon {Jeff Kashiwa} (5:02)
Jeff Kashiwa - Soprano Sax, Alto Flute, Electronic Wind
Instrument, Synth [Programming]
Dave Kochanski - Piano
Marc Antoine - Acoustic Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Steve Reid - Percussion
04. Slide {Jeff Kashiwa} (6:24)
Jeff Kashiwa - Alto Sax, Synth [Programming]
Dave Kochanski - Keyboards, Synth [Programming]
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String], Bass [4 String Jazz]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Eddie Drayton - Percussion
05. I See It In Your Eyes {Jeff Kashiwa} (5:29)
Jeff Kashiwa - Alto Sax, Electronic Wind Instrument
Dave Kochanski - Keyboards
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Steve Reid - Percussion
06. Rise {Jeff Kashiwa} (4:59)
Jeff Kashiwa - Alto Flute, Tenor Sax, Synth [Programming]
Dave Kochanski - Piano
Marc Antoine - Acoustic Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Steve Reid - Percussion
07. Walk A Mile {Jeff Kashiwa} (4:48)
Jeff Kashiwa - Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Synth [Programming],
Loops
Dave Kochanski - Clavinet, Piano [Fills]
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Eddie Drayton - Percussion
08. After The Rain {Jeff Kashiwa} (5:08)
Jeff Kashiwa - Alto Sax, Synth [Programming]
Dave Kochanski - Keyboards, Synth [Programming]
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Eddie Drayton - Percussion
09. New Day {Jeff Kashiwa} (5:16)
Jeff Kashiwa - Alto Sax, Synth [Programming], Loops
Dave Kochanski - Keyboards, Synth [Solo]
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
10. Our Cry, Our Prayer {Dave Kochanski} (4:30)
Jeff
Kashiwa - Soprano Sax, Alto Sax
Dave Kochanski - Synth [Programming], Piano
Allen Hinds - Guitar
Melvin Davis - Double Bass [7 String]
Dave Hooper - Drums
Total Time: 52:02
Credits:
Producer, Arranger - Jeff
Kashiwa, Dave Kochanski
Executive-Producer, Art
Direction - Peter Trimarco
Executive-Producer - RJ
Miller, Richard Bernstein
Engineer [Tracking] - Alex
Rodriguez
Mixing & Mastering - Jeff
Shuey
Overdubbing [Additional] -
Brian Springer
Photography - David Hopley
Art Direction - Brian K.
Parrish
