I wish it weren't the case but it's not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Inside. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.



Inside has a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Smooth Jazz isn't your favorite genre you still can't help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

If you're even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you'll enjoy this CD. Overall Inside is a great release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While the entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2, Daydreaming, track 4 Brother Ray, and track 5, When I'm with You.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 9, Ain't No Sunshine featuring Sting. Outstanding rendition from these two giants!

Inside Release Notes:

David Sanborn originally released Inside on March 23, 1999 on the Elektra Entertainment record label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Corners (For Herbie) 2. Daydreaming - (featuring Cassandra Wilson) 3. Trance 4. Brother Ray 5. Lisa 6. When I'm With You - (featuring Lalah Hathaway) 7. Naked Moon 8. Cane 9. Ain't No Sunshine - (featuring Sting) 10. Miss You

Personnel include: David Sanborn (sopranino & alto saxophones); Marcus Miller (vocals, clarinet, bass clarinet, sitar, electric piano, Fender Rhodes, keyboards, guitar, bass, fretless bass, synthesizer, drum programming); Cassandra Wilson, Sting, Lalah Hathaway, Eric Benet (vocals); Michael Brecker, Lenny Pickett (tenor saxophone); Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone); Wallace Roney (trumpet); Hank Roberts (cello); Gil Goldstein (electric piano); Ricky Peterson (Hammond B-3 organ); David Issac (keyboards, drum & percussion programming); Fareed Haque (acoustic guitar); Dean Brown (acoustic steel & electric guitars); Bill Frisell (guitar); Martin Sewell (National Resaphonic guitar); Gene Lake (drums); Don Alias (percussion). Engineers include: David Isaac, Dean Sharenow, Malcolm Pollack. Recorded at Camel Island Studios, Los Angeles, California; Avatar Studios, Sound On Sound, Hiatus Studio, and Electric Lady Studios, New York, New York.