Oasis (Eric Marienthal album) explained

Oasis
Type:	studio
Artist:	Eric Marienthal
Cover:	Oasis_Eric_Marienthal_1991_album.png
Released:	1991
Recorded:	1991 at JHL Studios-Pacific Palisides, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	49:04
Label:	GRP
Producer:	Jeff Lorber and Russell Ferrante
Prev Title:	Crossroads
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	One Touch
Next Year:	1993

Oasis is an album by American saxophonistist Eric Marienthal released in 1991, and recorded for the GRP label. AllMusic noted in its review that Oasis is "diverse, exciting, and highly enjoyable", and that the album represents Marienthal's "greatest growth as a composer".^[1]

The album reached #5 on Billboards contemporary Jazz chart.

Track listing

1. Hustlin' (written by: Jeff Lorber / Eric Marienthal / Alec Millstein) - 4:24
2. Seafood To Go (Jeff Lorber / Alec Millstein / Eric Marienthal) - 4:54
3. Oasis (Eric Marienthal / Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip) - 5:05
4. Understanding (Jeff Lorber / Eric Marienthal / Alec Milstein) - 4:45
5. Tryin' To Tell Ya (Jeff Lorber / Eric Marienthal) - 4:54
6. Barcelona (Russell Ferrante / Eric Marienthal / Jimmy Haslip) - 6:40
7. Big Country (Russell Ferrante / Eric Marienthal) - 4:53
8. Just To See You Again (Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip / Scott Cross) - 5:03
9. Turn Out The Light (Alec Milstein) - 4:43
10. Another Shore (Russell Ferrante / Jimmy Haslip) - 4:02

Personnel

• Eric Marienthal - saxophone
• Jeff Lorber - synthesizers
• John Pattitucci - bass
• Alec Milstein - bass
• Jimmy Haslip - bass
• Oliver Leiber - guitar
• Robben Ford - guitar
• Alex Acuna - percussion
• John Robinson - drums
• Perri - vocals

External links

• Eric Marienthal/Oasis at Discogs
• Eric Marienthal/Oasis at All Music
• Eric Marienthal's Official Site

Notes and References

1. Widran, J Oasis AllMusic review
2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=eric-marienthal-mn0000195442/awards|pure_url=yes}} Eric Marienthal US albums chart history]. allmusic.com. 2013-03-09.