Rick Braun - Missing In Venice

Sessions Volume 1 is the debut CD from Artisan Records, an independent label co-founded by trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Richard Elliot.

Although the label will release all new music beginning with Elliot next year, this project is a live-in-the-studio recording featuring many of Brauns greatest hits. Braun calls it a gift to his fans, and its no denying that. Theyll hear new version of favorites such as Cadillac Slim, Notorious, Missing in Venice, Groovis, Nightwalk and Martys Party, among others.

Although saxophonist Boney James didnt make it to the session, there are also two songs from Braun and James classic collaboration from 2000, Shake It Up: RSVP and Grazing in the Grass. Artists who did drop into the studio for the live recording include such established sessions players and longtime Braun cohorts Mitch Forman, Luis Conte, Jimmy Roberts, Andre Berry and Rayford Griffin.

On Notorious from Brauns Body and Soul CD, Elliot plays the saxophone lead originally played by James. An undeniable highlight is the only new song on the CD, a track called TGIF co-written by Braun, Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson. Koz and Culbertson also play on the brassy, upbeat party song, which was recorded in one take.

This album's repertoire is drawn from Rick's greatest hits including "Grazing in the Grass" from the album "Shake it Up," and fans' fav'rites "Notorious," "Nightwalk" and "Coolsville." Certainly an unexpected highlight is Rick's emotional vocal on "Love Will Find a Way."

Sessions Volume 1 is in Rick's own words: "Music recorded live-in-studio presented in its original form without excessive editing, intended to capture the energy, integrity, and honesty of my live show. It's about the fun and utter joy of playing," which is exactly what you hear througout this album. Definitely a must have for all Smooth Jazz music lovers.

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[ElegantPaws01]

Would you by any chance have Tijuana Dance? Cannot find it anywhere on youtube.

[RobertoCastillo2184]

Hey there! Actually, Tijuana Dance? appears on Rick Braun's latest album "All It Takes," which I already ordered off Amazon. I live in Peru so I guess it'll take a couple of weeks to arrive. Anyways, I promise I'll send the video to you as soon as I get it, OK? Thank you for stopping by, my friend. God bless!!!

[claymarsh59]

Over 4000 views and only 1 comment, Robert this is a nice jam thank you very much. He does a beautiful on a dvd called casino nights with Boney James, George Duke, Gabriella Anders and many more, jammin' dvd if you've got a got a big screen and speakers to boot, Blessings to you

[RobertoCastillo2184]

Hey there! I know exactly what you mean. I was honored to watch that concert on DVD and OMG! Boney James, Rick Braun, Fourplay, and everybody was awesome. Listen to "Always There" and you'll know what I'm taking about. Well, thank you for stopping by, my friend. I'm glad you like Rick's music, too. God bless!!!

[Jan Boniface]

I have Body and Soul, and this song has a lot of similarities to one of the songs on that album. It's nearly identical.

[MexNortheastTaste]

This Jazz is....Addictive !!!!!

[gzirastokie]

smashing track .....ta very much

[mrhoffame]

Rick Braun is a bad boy on that horn!

[realzey]

great music

[waistnotime]

Would be a dream to see and listen to this live.

[chlofene]

I went to Venice in 2005 and this song sounds to me how Venice feels as the sunsets and the night life comes out to play ..

[smoothJAZZCRUSADER]

♪♪♪ simply amazing!

[Sofija Beric]

Wordless.

[petercraw]

The first time I heard Rick Braun was on a hot summer night in the mid-90's in Boston. He was playing at an open air concert. An incredible sound that I still remember filled the air. Been a fan ever since. He just gets better and better.

[handyhanks]

This is way cool ! His playing is from the soul! I would like to hear him live !