Le Voyage Transatlantique

REVIEWS

“Thornton is an intuitive composer and player, preferring to allow the feeling of the music define the concept of a recording as it evolves rather than start with a concept and work from there. It’s refreshing to hear an artist venture to so many exciting places on a single album, and fans can only hope that Thornton will be “In Transit” to more surprising sax driven adventures in the future.” - Jonathan Widran - Huffington Post

“For Erly Thornton’s second recording, In Transit, he teams up with Derrick Harvin with whom he co-wrote the majority of the selections. Harvin takes care of the keyboard work, LaVon Rushing is often on bass and guitar and guitarist Rohan Reid is also a strong asset. Switching between alto, tenor and soprano, Thornton displays soulful sounds and melodic styles on each of his horns, swinging easily over the funky grooves. Guest guitarist Steve Oliver plays prominent roles on the jubilant “Latismo” and “Moonlight Cay”. Fans of the more creative side of smooth and of R&B-inspired jazz in general will certainly enjoy In Transit, a major step forward for Erly Thornton.” - Scott Yanow, author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76

“Nashville native Erly Thornton’s sophomore CD was eight years in the making, and it’s so worth it. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a saxophone-based CD so much. Thornton has a real knack for catchy and joyful melodies, and it’s obvious he’s having fun while creating his sound. Smooth Jazz fans will have as much fun listening to it. Thornton’s sax is always energetic, and is especially robust on “Latismo,” which features star guitarist Steve Oliver, and the hook-filled “Gettin’ It,” where he switches to the higher-pitched soprano. Thornton’s covers are varied and he presents a broad musical canvas which is sure to be welcomed with open arms by smooth jazz fans.” – Brian Soergel, JazzTimes

Erly Thornton - "In Transit Credits

Executive Producer: Erly Thornton
Producer: Derrick J Harvin
Co-producers: Erly Thornton and Derrick J Harvin
Audio Engineer: Derrick J Harvin for Harvin Music and Louis Richner for Maximum Entertainment Group
Mixed by: Veit Renn, Renn Music Productions
Mastered by: Bob Katz, Digital Domain
Photography: LDR Signature and Andrea Thornton
Cover Design: Phil Hobt, phadesign.com and Kim Giles, Beyond One Entertainment


1. Le Voyage Transatlantique - 1:05
Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Harvin Music (ASCAP)

2. On My Way – 3:32
Erly Thornton, LaVon Rushing, Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) LA Music (ASCAP) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Bass and Guitars by LaVon Rushing

3. Morning Sun – 4:13
Erly Thornton, Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Guitars by LaVon Rushing, Background vocals by Lisa “Live” Hart
Additional recording by Shaun Fisher at Island Breeze Music Studio, Orlando FL

4. Latismo – 4:46
Steve Oliver, Erly Thornton, Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Oohlah Productions (BMI) Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton
Additional production and recording by Steve Oliver at Steve Oliver Music Studios, Los Angeles
All music by Derrick Harvin, Bass by LaVon Rushing, Guitars by Steve Oliver, Percussion by Jessie Caraballo

5. My Funny Valentine – 6:16
© 1937 Lorenz Hart and Richard Roberts - From ‘Babe’s In Arms’ a Rodgers and Hammerstein
℗ Chappell Music and Williamson Music (ASCAP)
© 2012 Adaptation by Groove Elation Records 
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Drums by Chris Stokes, Bass by Jimmy Seay, Guitars by Brad Cantron, Percussion by Vernon Suber

6. Gettin’ It – 4:30
Erly Thornton, Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Drums by Jessie Caraballo, Bass by LaVon Rushing, Guitars by Clay Benjamin
Recorded at Jessie’s place, Additional recording by Kenneth Andres at Amazamix Studio

7. In Transit – 4:24
Erly Thornton, Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Guitars by Rohan Reid

8. Biggest Part of Me – 5:13
© 1980 David Pack – Ambrosia – ℗ EMI Longitude (BMI)
© 2012 Adaptation Groove Elation Records
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Drums by Jessie Caraballo, Bass by LaVon Rushing, Guitars by Rohan Reid, 
Background vocals by Veit Renn

9. Amsterdam – 4:02
Erly Thornton, David Grant, Jr., Derrick Harvin
© 2012 Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) (BMI) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton, Flugelhorn by Cameron Brown
All music by David “D1” Grant and Derrick Harvin

10. What Kind of Man Would I Be – 6:27
© 1996 Lawrence Waddell, Williams, Kinchen, Lewis, O’dell, Allen – Mint Condition
℗ EMI April Music OBO Mint Factory Music (BMI) 
© 2012 Adaptation by Groove Elation Records 
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Drums by Chris Stokes, Bass by LaVon Rushing, Guitars by Rohan Reid, Background vocals by Veit Renn

11. September – 5:18
© 1978 Maurice White, Al McKay, Allee Willis – Earth Wind and Fire
℗ Irving Music, 
EMI Blackwood, 
Steelchest Music, EMI April Music (BMI)
© 2012 Adaptation Groove Elation Records
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Drums by Chris Stokes, Bass by LaVon Rushing, Guitars by Rohan Reid

12. Moonlight Cay – 4:04
Steve Oliver, Erly Thornton, Derrick Harvin
© Oohla Productions (BMI) 2012 Groove Elation Records LLC (ASCAP) Harvin Music (ASCAP)
Saxes by Erly Thornton
All music by Derrick Harvin, Guitars and vocals by Steve Oliver
Additional recording by Steve Oliver at his L.A. Studios

Erly Thornton plays Yamaha saxophones, Vandoren ZZ and Rico Plasticover reeds

© 2012 Groove Elation Records 
UPC/EAN: 0721762886717
Catalog: GER003