Search - Ricky Peterson :: Souvenir

Another strong soulful organ-based CD by the Sanborn sideman

szabocsaba@aol.com | Boston MA | 07/10/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ricky Peterson is a musician's musician. Although he has had a handful of recordings under his own name (on Warner Brothers and Ben Sidran's Go Jazz label), he is mostly known as the soulful and groovy organ player from David Sanborn's band. He is also known as a successful producer (Prince, Paula Abdul etc.)This record continues the Peterson sound, organic, groove-based soulful songs, with understated arrangements, featuring Ricky's soulful vocals on about half of the tracks. Guest musicians include David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock and guest vocalists. As opposed to his earlier solo records, the Hammond B3 dominates this CD. Really nicely mixed and produced. If you like Sanborn, Ben Sidran, or groovy keyboard-based jazz/soul - check it out. (And while at it, if you like it, check out the long-deleted Night Watch, which is probably his best CD so far)."

Brilliant!

szabocsaba@aol.com | 05/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Amazing singer/keyboardist at his finest with a little help from all the NY/LA/MN hip session cats - great cruising music"