CHRIS HO AMERICAN ALBUM VOLUME 2 Notes Bolero Inspired by Ravel and Jeff Beck this short bolero was written and recorded in one day with loops and synths onto Pro Tools HD by Chris Ho. Melodic, dramatic, bold and passionate, the piece evolves slowly over the long form gaining in intensity and is a nice departure from the rest of the Ho AABA, AB or ABA jazz tunes. Fresh and Up Very positive in feeling and subtle in it's intensity and drive. This comes quite a bit from Gary Wing's drumming which at times can be almost too advanced....Also Wayne Wayne on the track's flutes and saxes, David Patt on guitars, Osama Afifi bass. Cool, sang froid, romantic and a flagship track for this collection to be sure. All keys and penwork by Chris Ho. Friends Coproduced and recorded by Rudy Guess, this was one of many great little sessions the late Rudy did as engineer/producer and guitarist. That's Carole King's piano on the track and it was fun to use an instrument owned by a legend. Warm, melodic, almost new agey jazz... La Jolla Fast tempo pop latin funk with David Patt on guitars, John Hatton on bass and Chris Ho on all keys. Easy listening, happy, smooth and fun. Living Large A medium tempo funky jazz track with David Renick on drums, Osama Afifi bass, Vadim on guitar, Chris Tedesco trumpet , Wayne Wayne on sax. Recorded by Rudy Guess by the way. Slick, uplifting, cool optimistic and feel good. Lovelife Medium fast jazzy rocker with Gary Wing chopping wood on the drums, Osama Afifi bass, Michael O'Neill on guitars. Happy, upbeat, driving, adventurous and not any love life I know of.... Mayberry Once in a while you find a small town that can remind you of a Mayberry where things move slow and people are friendly... This track captures some of that simple, honest, down to earth quality that is so rare now. Melodic, sweet, nice, heartwarming and easy listening. Mission Viejo Fast uptempo latin fusion track with David Renick drums, Osama Afifi bass, Wayne Wayne flutes sax, Chris Tedesco trumpet, Michael O'Neill guitars and CH all keys. Happy, animated, spanish gypsy folk with an almost 70's TV sound. One Pass Sometimes we only get one chance at something in life. You have to be good, You've got to get it in one pass. A beautiful bossa with Vadim smokin the guitar, David Renick drums, Osama Afifi bass, Wayne Wayne on woodwinds. Happy, romantic, poignant and lyrically beautiful. Retro Girl Medium tempo pop jazz track with Wayne Wayne woodwinds, David Renick drums ,Chris Tedesco trumpet/flugelhorn, Osama Afifi bass, Vadim guitar and CH all keyboards. Hummable, memorable, sweet and feel good. Right On It Romance in a medium groove here with Vadim on guitars, flute by Wayne Wayne, Chris Tedesco trumpet, Osama bass, David Renick drums and CH keys. Hopeful, positive, uplifting.... She Loves Jazz Where is she? Dr Matt on Carruthers electric upright here on his first session with that instrument. Nicely done! David Renick drums and percussion, Wayne Wayne on flutes and CH keys. Another sweet bossa...you can never have too many bossa novas. Uptown Blues Medium tempo cool oxymoronically named blues with Rudy Guess at the guitar and mixing console here. Wayne Wayne on woodwinds, Dr Matt thumping bass, David Renick drums, CH on piano. Wide Open Spaces A medium tempo go west, Marlboro, folk, free range cowboy who may have attended North Texas State for some jazz? Gary Wing on drums, Osama Afifi bass, Wayne Wayne on woodwinds, Michael O'Neill guitars and Chris Ho piano. Happy, melodic, bold, adventurous and earthy. You Turn Me On Medium tempo easy folk pop track with Wayne Wayne on woodwinds, David Renick drums, Dr Matt bass, Rudy Guess guitars, and Chris Ho piano. Proud, earthy, melodic and uplifting mood elevator. Album cover artwork painted by Chris Ho using acrylics on canvas late night reading Bukowski drinking red wine obscene....