The Definitive Collection (Jeff Lorber album)

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The Definitive Collection
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Released22 February 2000
Genre Smooth Jazz
Fusion
Length71:44
Label Arista
Producer Chris Brunt,
David Frank,
Jeff Lorber,
Marlon McClain,
Mic Murphy,
Rik Pekkonen
Jeff Lorber chronology
Midnight
(1998)
The Definitive Collection
(2000)
Kickin' It
(2001)
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The Definitive Collection is a compilation album of jazz fusion songs by American pianist Jeff Lorber and was released in 2000 through Arista Records.

Contents

This album sampler includes tracks from albums released in 1977-1985 during Jeff Lorber's years with "The Jeff Lorber Fusion" group through 1981 and the beginning of his solo career in 1982. Songs such as "Tune 88" and "Toad's Place" were featured on The Weather Channel's Local On The 8s segments.

Track listing

  1. "Tune 88"
  2. "Water Sign"
  3. "Night Love"
  4. "Fusion Juice"
  5. "Warm Springs"
  6. "Rain Dance"
  7. "Wizard Island"
  8. "Spur Of The Moment"
  9. "Tierra Verde"
  10. "Toad's Place"
  11. "Magic Lady"
  12. "The Magician"
  13. "Tropical"
  14. "City"
  15. "Waterfall"
  16. "Step By Step"

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