Multifaceted expression of the bass innovator
A work that freely moves between funk, jazz, and pop, this is a symbol of the early days of Marcus Miller's solo career.
Marcus Miller showcases not only his exceptional bass playing skills, but also his talents as a composer, arranger, and vocalist. The title track, "Suddenly," is a signature track that exudes urban sophistication, with a mellow melody and groovy rhythm intertwined in an exquisite way. The album's structure, which effortlessly shifts between funk and soul elements, is impressive throughout, and tracks like "Lovin' You" and "Just for You" boast a beautifully balanced blend of vocals and bass. With a touch of early '80s AOR, this highly polished album combines Miller's intuition as a producer with his technique as a performer. It's the starting point for a clear musical direction that would guide his later career.
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9 TRACKS:
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1)
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Lovin' You
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2)
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Much Too Much
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3)
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Suddenly
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4)
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Just For You
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5)
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The Only Reason I Live
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6)
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Just What I Needed
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7)
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Let Me Show You (I Just Want To Make You Smile)
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8)
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Be My Love
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9)
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Could It Be You (Instrumental)
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Arranged By [Strings] - Michael Colina (4, 9)
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Producer - Michael Colina
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Backing Vocals - Luther Vandross (1, 4)
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Written-By - Luther Vandross (8)
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Drums - Harvey Mason (6)
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Backing Vocals - Yvonne Lewis (2 to 4)
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Instruments [All], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Marcus Miller
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Producer - Marcus Miller
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Written-By - Marcus Miller
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Technician [Technical Maintenance] - Bruce Robbins
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Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Ray Bardani
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Producer - Ray Bardani
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Acoustic Guitar - Nicky Moroch
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Percussion - Ralph MacDonald (2 to 4, 6, 9)
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Backing Vocals - Tawatha Agee
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Alto Saxophone - David Sanborn (3, 4)
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Vibraphone [Vibes] - Michael Mainieri
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Drums - Buddy Williams (4, 9)
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Drums - Yogi Horton (5)
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Backing Vocals - Brenda White
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Mastered By [Originally] - George Marino
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Engineer [Assistant] - Steve Remote
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Engineer [Assistant] - Phil Burnett
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Viola - Maureen Gallagher (9)
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Violin - Robert Chausow (9)
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Viola - Valerie Heywood
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Violin - Carol Pool (9)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Michael Morongell
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Violin - Ruth Waterman (9)
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Violin - Guillermo Figueroa (9)
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Violin - Joanna Jenner (9)
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Double Bass [2-string Bass] - Lewis Paer (9)
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Written-By - Mainor Ramsey (3)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Wayne Yurgelun
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Cello - Roberta Cooper (9)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Eddie Osorio
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Violin - Onca Nicholau
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Violin - Martha Caplin Silverman
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Cello - Eric Bartlett (9)
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Violin - Kineko Barbini (9)
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Double Bass [2-string Bass] - Dean Crandall (9)
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Violin - Naoko Tanaka (9)
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Violin - Eriko Sato-Oei
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Art Direction - Christine Sauers
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Engineer [Assistant] - Chris Daniel
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Photography By - George Holz
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Other [Contractor] - Katherine Jewell
