Fans of contemporary smooth jazz and instrumental pop will find much to enjoy on
Club 1600's
Ridin' High. Largely the work of keyboardist/composer/producer
Rex Rideout,
Ridin' High features a strong supporting cast of musicians, including saxophonist
Gerald Albright, trumpeter
Mark Ledford, and guitarist
Marc Antoine. All of these players are stars in their own right and add much style and color here. One of the big strengths
Rideout has brought to the album is a strong R&B influence covering tunes such as the
Frankie Beverly classic "Before I Let You Go" and also featuring vocalists
Marc Dorsey and
Maysa on some tracks.