Pianist Stuart Hoffman's debut album, Silent Longing, demonstrates not only his instrumental prowess, but also his skills as a composer and arranger. Hoffman fleshes out his lovely, soothing melodies with lush (but not overpowering) orchestrations, occasionally embellishing them with worldbeat flourishes. The results make for a gentle, relaxing album with a positive outlook. ~ Steve Huey Recorded at Full Circle, Topanga, California, Dunrite Productions, Westlake Village, California, Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, California. Personnel includes: Stuart Hoffman (piano, keyboards); Marcel Adjibi (vocals); Manuel Iman (guitar); Kathleen Robertson, Klaus Hostermann, Leonor Moreiva (violin); Darrin McCann, Nitsuko Dak-Botsil (viola); Peggy Baldwin, Wendy Velasco (cello); Richard Hardy (flute); Phil Feather (oboe); Ron King (trumpet, flugelhorn); Rachel Berry (French horn); Eduardo Del Signore (acoustic & electric basses). Engineers include: Stuart Hoffman, Paul Dieter, Lesley Chew.
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