Saxophonist Tom Scott has worked as a producer and arranger for Michael Jackson, Elton John and Steely Dan, among others. Smokin 'Section features a selection of well-known musicians including Robbie Neville (keyboards), Alex Acuna (percussion), Paul Jackson Jr. (guitar) and Vinnie Caloiuta (drums). Smokin 'Section is a varied and strong jazz album with funky compositions such as Just Takin' A Walk,
… with a trumpet solo by Oscar Brashear. Beautiful quiet pieces include Cruisin 'Bayou, Lonely One and If I Could Cry with pianist Alan Pasqua playing the lead role. In addition to their own compositions by Tom Scott, they also play a version of Bobby Gentry's Ode To Billy Jo, sung for this occasion by Patty Smyth. Singer Phil Perry can be heard in the R&B composition I'll Still Be Lovin 'You. (CK)more
