Tracklist

1. The Swan
2. La Delaissado
3. Prospero
4. Water Music
5. Ensenada Madness
6. Quietly Crazy For You

Bob James was far from predictable in the 1990s, when his albums ranged from the embarrassing Playin' Hooky to the excellent Straight Up (an unexpected return to straight-ahead jazz) and the enjoyable pop-jazz offering Grand Piano Canyon. Drawing on pop, jazz and new age, The Swan is a bit lightweight...on the whole, but does have its moments. The CD's most substantial tunes include "Prospero" and "Ensenada Madness," which has a Spanish flavor and shows an awareness of the writing that Chick Corea did with Return To Forever... ~ Alex Henderson

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Personnel:
Hugh McCracken, Steve Khan (guitars);
Rob Zantay (synthesizer);
Marcus Miller, Ron Carter , Will Lee (bass guitar);
Peter Erskine, Yogi Horton (drums);
Leonard "Doc" Gibbs, Sammy Figueroa (percussion).