John Tesh › Live at Red Rocks

Personnel: John Tesh (piano, keyboards); Paul Viapiano (acoustic & electric guitars); Charlie Bisharat (violin); Everette Harp (saxophone); Stuart Blumberg (trumpet); Tom Coster, Jr. (synthesizer); Tim Landers (bass); Dave Hooper (drums); Brian Kilgore (percussion); Tim Heintz (programming); The Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

Recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, Colorado.

Personnel: John Tesh (piano, keyboards); John Bisharat (arranger, conductor); Paul Viapiano (acoustic & electric guitars); Charlie Bisharat (acoustic & electric violin); Everette Harp (saxophone); Stuart Blumberg (trumpet); Tom Coster, Jr. (synthesizer); Tim Landers (bass); Dave Hooper (drums); Brian Kilgore (percussion); Tim Heintz, Dave Hernandez (programming); TC Electronics (effects); Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

Recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, Colorado.

Renowned for his lengthy stint in the 1980s and '90s as the co-host of the TV show ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, composer John Tesh finally found a large audience for his music in '95 with LIVE AT RED ROCKS. Although the New Age keyboardist had a big enough following to garner a concert at Colorado's revered natural amphitheater, Tesh's music actually managed to eclipse his TV work after this release, and the album essentially became the FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE! of the easy-listening set. While "Day One" begins the album with a majestic performance featuring the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, "Garden City" (a tribute to Tesh's Long Island hometown) scales things back to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. In addition to many originals, Tesh also offers up smooth-jazz versions of Sting's "Fields of Gold" and Phil Collins's "Against All Odds," both of which showcase saxophonist Everette Harp. Along with '97's WINDHAM HILL RETROSPECTIVE, LIVE AT RED ROCKS provides the best overview of Tesh's early material, making it a must-have record for his fans.

Genre:

• New Age

Music Categories:

• Rock & Pop