Power Forward (1995)

About this title: At this point, Wayman Tisdale was better known as a one of the NBA's tough power forwards, a position often described as the equivalent to hockey's enforcer, but on the jazz tip Tisdale's silky smooth and a purveyor of mature romanticism. He's not a virtuoso on any of the instruments he plays (yet) -- bass guitar, keyboards, or the synthesizer -- but records with an all-star cast of musicians who mask any shortcomings. In fact, Tisdale contributes more on his recordings than those done in the past by Idris Muhammad, Norman Connors, and others. He plays, sings, and produces in addition to ... read more

Tracks:

1. Circumstance [Swinga]
2. Passion [Crouch/Jones]
3. Jazz in You [Edmonds]
4. Gina Kay [Tisdale/Dixie]
5. Gabrielle [Tisdale/Dixie/DAgno]
6. Danger Zone [Organ]
7. After the Game (Intro)
8. After the Game [Tisdale/Dixie/Jones]
9. Power Forward [Tisdale]
10. Back Home [Tisdale/Dixie]
11. Inside Stuff [Tisdale/Dixie]
12. You [McKnight]
13. Amazing Grace [Dixie]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.