The Players Association - Born To Dance (Remastered) (2020) [Hi-Res]

The Players Association recordings brought in leading jazz session musicians such as Joe Farrell, David Sanborn, James Mtume, Mike Mandel and Lorraine Moore on vocals as well as others. Whilst writing some of their own songs, the group mainly focused on covers.[1] Their two biggest hits were "Disco Inferno," a cover of the Trammps tune, and their own composition "Turn the Music Up!" Both tracks were recorded on the Vanguard label and issued in the UK as 12" singles which boosted the group's popularity on the dance floors around the UK.

"The list of jazz improvisers who appear on the Players Association's second album, Born to Dance, is impressive; tenor saxman Michael Brecker, alto saxman David Sanborn, trumpeter Jon Faddis, and guitarist Steve Khan are among the participants. And percussionist James Mtume, who has jazz credentials but is best known for producing, writing, and performing R&B, is also on board. But despite boasting an impressive lineup, Born to Dance is only a slight improvement over the Players Association's self-titled debut album. This isn't a bad album; "How Do You Like It," "Everything's Gonna Be O.K.," "Make It Last All Night," and other tunes that were written or co-written by leader/drummer/arranger Chris Hills are catchy but unremarkable. The band was capable of a lot more, and it wouldn't live up to its potential until its third album, Turn the Music Up!." (Alex Henderson, AMG)

Dave Sanborn, alto saxophone
Chris Hills, bass
Danny Trifan, bass
Wilbur Bascomb, bass
M'Tume, congas
Nicky Marrero, congas
Chris Hills, drums, vocals, synthesizer
Chris Hills, guitar
Freddie Harris, guitar
Steve Khan, guitar
Chris Hills, keyboards
L. Leon Pendarvis, keyboards
Mike Mandel, synthesizer
Michael Brecker, tenor saxophone, lyricon
David Earle Johnson, timbales, percussion
Wayne Andre, trombone
Jon Faddis, trumpet
Lorraine Moore, vocals

Engineered by Jeff Zaraya, Punky Standell
Produced by Danny Weiss

Digitally remastered