Track Listing

1. Tale of Two Cities
2. What Cha' Gonna Do for Me - Darren Rahn, Wayman Tisdale
3. Talk of the Town
4. Secret Crush - Jeff Lorber, Darren Rahn
5. Free to Be Me
6. With You by My Side - Tim Bowman, Darren Rahn
7. Forget Me Nots - Denate, Darren Rahn
8. Tell Me What You Want
9. Easy Does It - Bob James, Darren Rahn
10. Duplicity - Darren Rahn, Jason Rahn
11. I Can't Got for That
12. Our Love

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36267 in Music
• Released on: 2009-02-17
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Customer Reviews

Delightful.
Highly melodic Smooth Jazz stylist, Canada-born Darren Rahn is quickly establishing himself as a serious player on the scene.
In the mid-90s his collaboration with Wayman Tisdale brought him under the spotlight. Later he started working and touring with some of the brightest new stars in the contemprary jazz department: Tim Bowman, Eric Darius, Kim Waters, and Gregg Karukus. His sax playing is reminiscent of Euge Groove, Steve Cole and Warren Hill.
His latest album is the follow-up of his acclaimed 2007 solo debut, "Once in a Lifetime".
This selection of self-penned melodies and Soul/pop classics suits that style effortlessly.
Of the covers check Chaka Khan's "Whatcha Gonna Do For Me", Hall and Oates's "I Can't Go For That" and Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots".
Of the originals you may like the easy on the ear groove of "With you By My Side", featuring guitarist Tim Bowman.
Bob James adds his delicate keyboards to understated "Easy Does It" and Jeff Lorber's funky touch ignites the slowish "Secret Crush".
The standout is the funky Smooth Jazz opener "Talk Of Two Cities".
A bunch of jazz cats lend a hand in this delightful and uplifting release: Tim Bowman (guitar), Wayman Tisdale (bass), Nate Harasim (keyboards), Jeff Lorber (piano) and Ricky Peterson (organ).

Once in a Lifetime

Darren Rahn has ARRIVED!
If you are a true fan of the contemporary jazz scene of last year then you know Darren as the 'hot' producer in the smoothjazz realm. Having worked with Dave Koz, Wayman Tisdale, Tim Bowman and Eric Darius to name a few this young man has lots of talent and this new cd showcases he is just as talented as an artist. I got his previous cd and I love that one. But the new one blows it away! It is full of potential radio hits. I believe Talk of the Town is the 1st single and Darren smokes on the track. He plays saxophones and keyboards on most tracks and he's really great and making a great groove sound. Every song is great so I say get it and see for yourself about Darren Rahn whom i predict will be the Talk of the Town thoughout the entire contemporary jazz nation this year! Play on Darren!!!

J. D.
After hearing samples of this CD, I just had to buy it. Darren Rahn did an excellent job with combining R&B, funk and smooth jazz. If you are a true smooth jazz lover, buy this CD. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.