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| Joe Sample | Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Keyboards |
| Bobby Bryant | Trumpet |
| David T. Walker | Guitar |
| Billy Rogers | Bass, Guitar |
| Garnett Brown | Trombone |
| Robert Bryant | Trumpet |
| Paulinho Da Costa | Percussion |
| Jay DaVersa | Trumpet |
| Barry Finnerty | Guitar |
| William Green | Flute, Wind |
| Marlo Henderson | Guitar |
| Stix Hooper | Percussion, Drums |
| Steve Madaio | Trumpet |
| Ray Parker Jr. | Guitar |
| Dean Parks | Guitar |
| Sid Sharp | Strings |
| Ernie Watts | Saxophone, Wind |
| Fred Jackson Jr. | Saxophone |
| Freddy Johnson | Saxophone |
| Robert "Pops" Popwell | Bass |
| Joe Sample | Producer |
| Wilton Felder | Producer |
| Stix Hooper | Producer |
Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Scott Yanow
Back in 1978 when this set was recorded, fusion the mixture of jazz improvisation with rock rhythms was declining. Keyboardist Joe Sample, best-known for his work with the Crusaders, was in the process of being one of the founders of "contemporary jazz," an idiom that has since solidified into smooth jazz. Sample emphasized catchy melodies, light funk rhythms, appealing chord changes and a pop sensibility. For this accessible release, Sample is joined by the late legendary guitarist Billy Rogers, bassist Pops Popwell, his old Crusaders drummer Stix Hooper, a horn section and several guest guitarists. All eight tunes which include "Fly with the Wings of Love" and "Islands in...