Adult Contemporary Music in Japan

NEW RELEASES

BILL CANTOS / MOVIE IN THE NIGHT SKY	<ACM Rating: >
Now, I am pleased to inform you that Bill Cantos' brand-new solo album "Movie In The Night Sky" is available !! As everyone knows, Bill did show his awesome talent as a vocalist as well as on the Jay Graydon 's "Airplay For The Planet" and also on his first solo album "Who Are You", which was released in 1995, that is to say, we have been waited for almost 5 years till this awesome 2nd solo album release. (If I should say the fact more exactly, Bill released his piano solo album "Be Still My Soul" for Haven Ministries, USA in the autumn 1999.) I am totally knocked out!! Many of us admit that his first solo "Who Are You" was one of the best Adult Contemporary albums of 90's. This new one must be again the one of the best album of this new decade. Bill's self cover versions of "You Can't Go Back" (which is already known by Arnold McCuller's version) and "Can I Help It" (also familiar by Minako Obata's version) are showing how those songs are excellent tunes. By listening Bill's version of "All This Love" (written by El Debarge), the Latin touch tune, I feel like confirming Bill's musical roots/background. "I'll See You Tonight" is one of the most beautiful ballads tunes. "Make The Storm Go Away" is a killer..... I love this song very much as same as "Endless Nights" on his first solo album. "Give Me That Smile" reminds me of his "Cool Drink Of Water" a little. I love this Jazzy tune. "The Deepest Blue"...... What a romantic song this is! "Sweet And Lovely"/"Lady Be Good" is a miracle combination of your tune and 1924 Gershwin's tune. If I have to say just one word to describe this album, I say "PERFECT"!
Label : G.I.C. Productions <Bakery> (UPC Code: 669910585429) Release Date: April, 2000 (advance limited release), May 23, 20000 (official) Producers: Mari Falcone, Andy Waterman and himself Musicians: Guitars: Pat Kelly, Ramon Stagnaro Bass: Jerry Watts Drums: Michael Shapiro, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Maxwell Trumpet: Lee Thornburg Percussion: Michito Sanchez, Richie Gajate-Garcia Sax: Kirk Whalum, Justo Almario Flute: Justo Almario Keyboard: Charles Williams, Mari Falcone, Steel Guitar: Lauren Ellis Background Vocals: Rose Stone, Alison Wedding, Mari Falcone, Debbie McClendon Smith
International Order	Tracklisting: New Red Coat You Can't Go Back (But You Can Go On) Give Me That Smile Precious Blue Intro The Deepest Blue Can I Help It My Dream About Ella Sweet And Lovely / Lady Be Good Perfect Day All This Love I'll See You Tonight Make The Storm Go Away Movie In The Night Sky

MARI FALCONE / AND ALL THIS	<ACM Rating: >
With the great news regarding Bill Cantos' new CD release, I would also let you know Mari Falcone, the good pianist, the life and music partner of Bill Cantos is now releasing the calm and sophisticated piano-oriented instrumental album "And All This". Enjoy Mari's piano and compositions which is the blend of instrumental pop mixed with jazz and classical; refreshing, joyful, and truly unique. Please allow me to introduce Mari's musical background shortly. Mari Falcone grew up in suburban Chicago and received a Master of degree in Piano Performance from the University of Miami before moving to L.A. She was the musical director for "EFX" with Michael Crawford at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Actually I had a chance to see this musical spectacle featuring David Cassidy in 1998, which was really great. The creation of her all-instrumental debut recording "And All This" is now available.
Label : G.I.C. Productions <Bakery> (UPC Code: 669910585320) Release Date: April, 2000 (advance limited release) - May 23, 2000 (official) Producers: Bill Cantos, Andy Waterman and herself Additional Musicians: Keyboards: Bill Cantos Guitar: Ramon Stagnaro, Pat Kelly Bass: Jerry Watts, Dave Stone Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael Shapiro, Bill Maxwell Percussion: Michito Sanchez, Richie Gajate-Garcia Flute: Pedro Eustache Sax: Justo Almario
International Order	Tracklisting: Jojo's Call And All This Tuscany Morning My Soul Rosalina Dawn Bach: Prelude [from English Suite No.2] Song For Terri intro Song For Terri My Father's Love I Will Sing intro I Will Sing Vision [improv] Farewell For Now [improv]

VENICE / 2 METER SESSIES	<ACM Rating: >
Venice, the today's Westcoast group with the best harmony vocals by Lennon Brothers, has just released acoustic live album "2 meter sessies" in Netherlands, which was originally recorded for Netherlands TV (RTL 5) program. You will enjoy 71 minutes perfect acoustic live tracks featuring Jackson Browne and David Crosby as special guests. The 16+ 1 secret tracks on this CD were recorded in L.A., USA during April 16 -20, 1999, and some were done in Netherlands on March 21, 1998. Again, please note that the hidden track will start after 4 minutes silence when "The Man You Think I Am"(track 16) would end.
Label: ZYX Music / Universal Music, Netherlands (159 066 2) Release Date: May, 2000 Venice is: Kipp Lennon: Vocals Mark Lennon: Vocals Pat Lennon: Guitars, Vocals Michael Lennon: Guitars, Vocals Musicians: Bass: Mark Harris, Alex Skljarevski Drums & Percussion: Dann Gillen Additional Guitar: John Vester Special Guest Appearance Jackson Browne: Vocal (track 4) David Crosby: Vocal (track 11)
International Order   http://www.aorheaven.com	Tracklisting: The Road Where You Are Always Never Coming Back For A Dancer (featuring Jackson Browne) For A Kiss We're Still Here If I Were You One Quiet Day Landslide Cool Me Down Gunnevere (featuring David Crosby) When I Get Over You The Family Tree End Of The World Rivers Never Run The Man You Think I Am

ADRIAN GURVITZ / CLASSIC SONGS	<ACM Rating: >
ADRIAN GURVITZ / NO COMPROMISE	<ACM Rating: >
Adrian Gurvitz is well -known among Westcoast / AOR lovers for his solo album "Sweet Vendetta" (1979) supported by Jeff Porcaro, David Paich and others. And in 1980, he released the album "Il Assasino" including one of his impressive tune "Seventeen". Cool Sound presents his unreleased collection album "Classic Songs", which includes the new and never-released-before materials Adrian recorded over the last 15 years plus a new version of his number 1 hit single Classic. At the same time, "No Compromise", the never-released album of Adrian Gurvitz recorded in 1983 is also released. According to Toshi Nakada the president of Cool Sound, the music style of this album is a little bit the melodious hard-edge rock popular in the mid-80's and he suggest that this album will be appreciated especially in European AOR / melodious hard rock market.
CLASSIC SONGS
Label : Cool Sound, Japan (COOL-047) Release Date: May 25, 2000 Producers: Robbie Buchanan and himself Co-Producers: Robbie Buchanan, Frank Wolf and Paul Gurvitz Musicians: Drums : Tony Brock, Brian McCloud, JR Robinson, Doane Perry Bass : Jimmy Haslip, Abe Laboriel, Jennifer Condoer, John Lefwich, Pino Paladino Guitar : Tim Pierce, Mike Landau Barritone Guitar : Kamil Rustan Keyboards: Robbie Buchanan, Charlie Olines Percussion : Lois Jardin Background Vocals : Warren Wiebe, Jean Mclain, the Hiss Sisters
International Order Cruisin' Music at GEMM	Tracklisting: Work At It (1990) Wallflower (1998) Classic (1996) One Day At A Time (1991) Life (1991) Try Something New (1991) Always (1984) Share My God (1998) Walkin' Through (1995) Pure Love (1995) Heaven Knows Why (1997) The World's Fault (1997) I'm Lost Without You (1988) Listen (1997) First, Last And Always (1994)
NO COMPROMISE
Label : Cool Sound, Japan (COOL-047) Release Date: May 25, 2000 Producers: Paul Gurvitz and himself Musicians: Bass : Paul Gurvitz Background Vocals : Paul Gurvitz Remarks: Recorded at Tower Studios Hampsted, London Adrian Gurvitz plays Drums, Guitars, and Keyboards on all tracks.
International Order Cruisin' Music at GEMM	Tracklisting: Ain't It Always The Same No Compromise I'm Not Cryin' Over You The Price You Pay Punch No One's In Love Can't Buy Time High Point Of Love The Last Laugh   .

TWO FIRES / TWO FIRES	<ACM Rating: >
Kevin Chalfant, a singer/songwriter known for his awesome lead vocal works with the Storm, formed with past and present members of Journey. "TWO FIRES" is his new project with Josh Ramos and they succeeded to complete one of the ultimate AOR releases, having the same perfect quality as those found on early 80's Journey's mega-hit albums "Departures" (1980), "Escape"(1981) and "Frontiers"(1983). If you would like to enjoy the good-old powerful Journey vein, do not miss "TWO FIRES"!
Label: Clique Records, USA / Frontiers Records, Italy (FR CD 041) Release Date: June, 2000 Producer: Kevin Chalfant Musicians: Kevin Chalfant: Lead and Backing Vocals Josh Ramos: Guitars Kenny Arnoff: Drums Willie Weeks: Bass Additional Musicians: Guitars: Alby Coum Keyboards: Brent Mitchell Bass: Klem Hayes Piano: Jim Peterik Mellotron: Joe Marquez Synth Strings: Rick Powell Background Vocals: Mike Higgins, Lizz & Dave Neal, Judy Chalfant, Kelly Johnson, Lauri Driscoll, Stacy Johnson, Lynette Giacinto, Rick Powell, Timmy Higgins, Brent & Casey Mitchell, Jeff Overy, Rick Jepsen, Susan Richards, Penut, Gus, Angie, Maytag
International Order   http://www.aorheaven.com	Tracklisting: My Love Will Be There I Won't Give Up On Us Piece Of My Heart When Loves Is Gone Summer Of Love Surrender A Man's Gotta Do (What A Man's Gotta Do) Remember Never Stop Loving You Alyssia I Believe In You I Can See You River Of Destiny