By the time released for in 1993, he had basically accomplished everything a musician could ever dream of: he has played with a who's who of greats, scored big as both a and an artist, won numerous Grammys, and had his name become synonymous with two different radio formats: and . Long the bane of "serious" critics, didn't even need to think about it: he made music that communicated to millions from one record to the next -- the man had a single or album somewhere on the charts ubiquitously from 1975 until the turn of the 20th century! This 12-track set listed a number of fine producers on its roster including , , and , in addition to the man himself . The set begins with the laid-back funky of 's 's voice and 's guitar twin intro lines in trademark fashion before gliding right into the sensual lyric. The interesting thing here -- besides the overwhelming infectiousness of the groove -- is what a fine singer had become by this time. With on the kit, on the Fender Rhodes, on percussion, and on backing vocals, the tune is unbeatable as an album opener -- radio listeners thought so, too. is a romantic ballad with in the guitar as well as vocal chairs, holding down the big bank of keys, and handling the programmed loops and percussion samples. It's elegant, graceful and drenched in atmosphere. The old gang gets together again on the produced instrumental by . team with relative newcomer on saxophone. It's an easy, mysterious groover with hip guitar work and horn charts. Another fine instrumental on the set is with , bassist and especially all in fine form. This one got played like crazy on radio stations at the time, and despite the dated sound of its production, holds up beautifully as a composition. turns in another inspired vocal performance on a mid-tempo tune written by . A real surprise is the second from last cut, a cover of guesting on rhythm guitar and the composer on keyboards along with on percussion. A shimmering buckle shiner of a track, its groove is drenched in melody with 's keys hovering right around 's lead lines with painting the backdrop with gorgeous chord fills. is certainly a solid high mark for in the '90s, and anyone interested in 's brand of will be delighted with it. ~ Thom Jurek