The classic Elements recording featuring an all star cast: Mark Egan- Bass Danny Gottlieb- Drums Clifford Carter- Keyboards Bill Evans- Sax Airto Morreira- Percussion, Vocal Flora Purim- Vocal Manolo Badrena- Percussion Jeff Mironov- Guitar Stan Samole- Guitar Mitch Forman- Keyboard Spirit River Mark Egan's years with Pat Metheny had a lasting impact on his composing and playing. When Spirit River was recorded in 1990, a decade had passed since the electric bassist's departure from the Metheny Group; but Metheny's influence remained. Spirit River album Nonetheless, the album makes it clear that Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb (Elements' other leader) have a collective vision of their own. This charming jazz/pop date isn't about intense or aggressive swinging, and tends to have an introspective, floating quality. Spirit River music CDs Saxman Bill Evans (not to be confused with the late piano legend) is characteristically expressive and soulful on soprano, and Brazilian greats Flora Purim (vocals) and Airto Moreira (percussion) make some valuable, heartfelt contributions to the engaging CD. Spirit River songs ~ Alex Henderson