1999 Norman Brown – Celebration
Celebration is the fourth solo album by Norman Brown, released in 1999 on Warner Bros.
Norman Brown (born December 18, 1970) is an American smooth jazz guitarist and singer. In 1992 he released his debut album, Just Between Us. Collaborators included Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, and Kenneth H. Williams. The album was produced by Norman Connors, a jazz drummer and producer who discovered Brown. In 1994 Brown released the album After the Storm, which gained critical success and was awarded jazz album of the year by Soul Train Music Awards. It also won a Gavin Radio Award by remaining on the charts for over two years. He followed this album with the 1996 release Better Days Ahead, which earned him a broader audience and the American Jazz Award. In 1999, he returned from a three hiatus and signed with Warner Bros., releasing Celebration, which was produced by Norman Brown, Paul Brown, and Herman Jackson.
Tracks
1 Out’a Nowhere (Norman Brown; Brian Culbertson; Todd Sucherman) 04:52
2 Together At Last (Norman Brown) 05:05
3 Paradise (Norman Brown) 04:26
4 You Make Me Feel Brand New (Thom Bell; Linda Creed) 05:45
5 Celebration (Norman Brown) 04:23
6 Getting By (Norman Brown) 04:53
7 Rain (Brian Alexander Morgan; Jaco Pastorius) 04:14
8 Never Again (Norman Brown) 04:38
9 Breaking Out (Norman Brown) 05:20
10 It’s Time for Love (Norman Brown) 04:37
11 Stay Strong (Norman Brown) 04:41
Media
Musicians
1 Out’a Nowhere
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | Tim Heintz |
| Vocals | Norman Brown |
2 Together At Last
| Bass | Alex Al |
| Drums | John Roberts |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | David Torkanowsky |
| Keyboards | Tim Heintz |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
3 Paradise
| Bass | Alex Al |
| Drums | John Roberts |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | David Torkanowsky |
| Keyboards | Tim Heintz |
| Sax | Dan Higgins |
| Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
| Trumpet | Rick Braun |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
4 You Make Me Feel Brand New
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | Oji Pierce |
| Programming | Oji Pierce |
| Vocals | Nakia Johnson |
| Vocals | Kena Johnson |
| Vocals | Karen Johnson |
| Vocals | Norman Brown |
5 Celebration
| Bass | Larry Kimpel |
| Drums | John Roberts |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | Herman Jackson |
| Synthesizer | Herman Jackson |
6 Getting By
| Bass | Larry Kimpel |
| Drums | John Roberts |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Percussion | Munyungo Jackson |
| Background Vocals | Bridgette Bryant |
| Background Vocals | Tim Owens |
| Background Vocals | Lynne Fiddmont |
7 Rain
| Drums | David Kahlid Woods |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | David Kahlid Woods |
| Keyboards | Tim Heintz |
8 Never Again
| Drums | David Kahlid Woods |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | David Kahlid Woods |
| Background Vocals | Sue Ann Carwell |
| Vocals | Norman Brown |
9 Breaking Out
| Bass | Larry Kimpel |
| Drums | Rayford Griffin |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | Herman Jackson |
| Synthesizer | Herman Jackson |
| Vocals | Norman Brown |
10 It’s Time for Love
| Bass | Larry Kimpel |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | Herman Jackson |
| Piano | Herman Jackson |
| Synthesizer | Herman Jackson |
| Percussion | Munyungo Jackson |
| Vocals | LaNika Hayes |
| Vocals | Miki Butler |
| Vocals | Lynne Fiddmont |
11 Stay Strong
| Bass | Larry Kimpel |
| Drums | Rayford Griffin |
| Guitar | Norman Brown |
| Keyboards | Herman Jackson |
| Synthesizer | Herman Jackson |
| Percussion | Munyungo Jackson |
Liner Notes
Producer – Paul Brown (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8)
Producer – Oji Pierce (Track 4)
Producer – Norman Brown (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)
Co-producer – Michael Vail Blum, Herman Jackson (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)
Producer (Executive) – Matt Pierson
Arranged By – Paul Brown (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 8, 9)
Arranged By – Oji Pierce (Track 4)
Arranged By – Norman Brown (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)
Arranged By – David Kahlid Woods (Track 7)
Arranged By (Background Vocals) – Jeremy Monroe (Track 4)
Arranged By (Horns) – Jerry Hey (Track 3)
Arranged By (Vocal) – Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey (Track 6)
Coordinator (Production) – Lexy Shroyer (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8)
Coordinator (Production) – Kimberly Ross (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)
Engineer (Assistant) – Al Fujisaki (Track 4)
Engineer (Assistant) – Dan Steinberg, Gary Kroeger (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10)
Engineer (Assistant) – Martin Kloiber (Track 6)
Engineer (Assistant) – Bob Tucker (Track 10)
Engineer (Assistant) – Sergio Garcia (Track 11)
Mastered By – Don Tyler
Mixed By – Paul Brown (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8)
Mixed By – Oji Pierce (Track 4)
Mixed By – Erik Zobler (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10)
Mixed By (Second) – Guy DeFazio (Track 4)
Mixed By (Assistant) – Koji Egawa (Track 2)
Recorded By – Paul Brown (Tracks 1, 7, 8)
Recorded By – Bill Schnee (Tracks 2, 3)
Recorded By – Oji Pierce (Track 4)
Recorded By – Erik Zobler, Michael Vail Blum (Tracks 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)
Art Direction, Design – Gregory Gilmer
Photography By – Kate Garner
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Made By – WEA Mfg. Olyphant
Mastered At – Precision Mastering
Mixed At Funky Joint Studios
Mixed At Track Recording Inc., North Hollywood, CA
Mixed At Front Page Studios, Glendale, CA
Mixed At Yellow House Studios, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Funky Joint Studios
Recorded At Bill Schnee Studios
Recorded At Adwin Recording Studios, Van Nuys, CA
Recorded At Alpha Recording Studios, Burbank, CA
Recorded At Titan Recording Studios
Recorded At Sherman Oaks, CA