Extra Sensual Perception

( 1 )

Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Jonathan Widran
This master of elegant funk piano seems poised to carry the torch that Joe Sample lit long ago. He works with fatter grooves, here programming his rack most of the time to create a shuffling retro-soul hip-hop mix. But Toney's weaving of melodic lightness on his feet in some spots with darker tonal shifts in others is unmistakably Sample-esque. Typical of the up-tempo hi-tone approach is "How 'Bout That," whose bass-driven groove gallops underneath a playful skittery dual piano and Rahmlee Davis' trumpet melody. On the other side of the coin is the graceful ballad "Hush," which begins with a lush synth string intro before easing into a moody chord progression beneath ...
See more details below
CD
$16.55
BN.com price
(Save 8%)$17.99 List Price
Pick Up In Store

Pick Up In Store

Reserve and pick up in 60 minutes at your local store

Other sellers (CD)
  • All (10) from $1.99   
  • New (8) from $10.09   
  • Used (2) from $1.99   

More About This Product

Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Jonathan Widran
This master of elegant funk piano seems poised to carry the torch that Joe Sample lit long ago. He works with fatter grooves, here programming his rack most of the time to create a shuffling retro-soul hip-hop mix. But Toney's weaving of melodic lightness on his feet in some spots with darker tonal shifts in others is unmistakably Sample-esque. Typical of the up-tempo hi-tone approach is "How 'Bout That," whose bass-driven groove gallops underneath a playful skittery dual piano and Rahmlee Davis' trumpet melody. On the other side of the coin is the graceful ballad "Hush," which begins with a lush synth string intro before easing into a moody chord progression beneath the melody tradeoff between Toney and Gerald Albright. Toney rarely stretches beyond the genre parameters of what picture perfect light funk with brief but irresistible piano improvisations enhanced in spots by Ray Parker, Jr.'s guitar and Kirk Whalum's trusty sax is supposed to be, but his one leap of percussive faith is a memorable one. "Get up on It" throbs along with exotic, jungly rhythms by Bill Summers credited with playing the "bottle" as well and a thick wall of bass by Sekou Bunch. This tune goes through various movements as it pushes along, leaving Toney an opportunity to switch from an acoustic melody to a synth-created electric piano run. One publication quote on the CD jacket says that Toney's "one of the tastiest artists on the planet." Tall order to fill, but Toney seems willing to add a little more spice every time out.
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/17/1999
  • Label: Shanachie
  • UPC: 016351505927
  • Catalog Number: 5059
  • Sales rank: 108,259

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Extra Sensual Perception (4:43)
  2. 2 Wishful Thinking (4:59)
  3. 3 How 'Bout That (4:54)
  4. 4 Stay (5:16)
  5. 5 Hush (5:04)
  6. 6 Child's Play (4:39)
  7. 7 Catwalk (5:09)
  8. 8 So Good (5:16)
  9. 9 Midori (5:27)
  10. 10 Get up on It (6:10)
  11. 11 Redemption (4:59)
Read More Show Less

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Kevin Toney Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards
Mel Brown Bass Guitar
Bill Summers Percussion, Bottle
Sekou Bunch Bass Guitar
Darrell Crooks Guitar
Rahmlee Michael Davis Trumpet
William Kennedy Drums
Trevor Lawrence Cymbals, Drums, Stick
Kirk Whalum Tenor Saxophone
Carl Burnett Guitar
Jeremy Monroe Vocals, Background Vocals
Ralph Jones Suling
Georgette Franklin Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Gerald Albright Contributor
Kevin Toney Arranger, Producer, drum programming
Trevor Lawrence drum programming
Rob Hudak Graphic Design
Jeremy Monroe Vocal Arrangements
Danny Weiss Executive Producer
Steve Van Arder Engineer
Read More Show Less

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 5
( 1 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(1)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Review

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    AWESOME!!!!! HOT ! HOT! HOT!

    Every song on this album is HOT!, GREAT!!

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Review