{"product_id":"urban-knights-the-rose-1-track-promo","title":"Urban Knights: The Rose 1-Track Promo","description":"Urban Knights The Rose 1-Track PROMO MUSIC AUDIO CD jazz smooth Ramsey Lewis GRP \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e GRP Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eURBAN KNIGHTS: THE ROSE 1-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eUrban Knights: The Rose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eGRP Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eGR5P-5191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSmooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUrban Knights is a collaborative jazz project that brings together top contemporary jazz players and producers for polished studio recordings. The ensemble often features a rotating cast of notable musicians; this lineup highlights Ramsey Lewis, Grover Washington, Jr., Victor Bailey and Omar Hakim among others. The group is known for blending jazz improvisation with soulful grooves and accessible melodies, producing a smooth yet dynamic sound. Their recordings emphasize strong production values and tasteful arrangements that bridge jazz, R\u0026amp;B and pop sensibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release is the single \"The Rose\", recorded for GRP Records and produced by Maurice White. The track features Ramsey Lewis on piano, Grover Washington, Jr. on soprano sax, Victor Bailey on electric bass and Omar Hakim on drums, with vocal contributions from The Emotions. Clocking in at 4:36, the arrangement showcases the ensemble’s smooth melodic approach and the producer’s emphasis on layered, radio friendly textures. The single connects directly to the Urban Knights sessions and reflects the collective’s signature fusion of jazz musicianship and contemporary studio production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eURBAN KNIGHTS: THE ROSE 1-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003eRamsey Lewis - piano\u003cbr\u003eGrover Washington, Jr. - soprano sax\u003cbr\u003eVictor Bailey - electric bass\u003cbr\u003eOmar Hakim - drums\u003cbr\u003eBill Meyers - synths\u003cbr\u003ePaul Jackson, Jr. - guitar\u003cbr\u003eHenry Johnson - guitar\u003cbr\u003ePaulinho Da Costa - percussion\u003cbr\u003eMike Logan - synths\u003cbr\u003eVocals: The Emotions (Wanda L. Vaughn, Jeanette Hawes, Sheila Hutchinson)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction Credits:\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Maurice White\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Producer: Carl Griffin\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at River North Studios, Chicago, IL by Paul Klingberg\u003cbr\u003eMixed by Don Murray at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA\u003cbr\u003eMastered by Tony Dawsey at MasterDisk\u003cbr\u003eDigitally edited by Michael Landy at The Review Room, NYC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the compact disc Urban Knights (GRD-9815). (C) \u0026amp; (P) 1995 GRP Records, Inc. All rights reserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eThe Rose\u003cbr\u003eUrban Knights\u003cbr\u003e4:36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"GRP Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51954504827158,"sku":"137019","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202609221611385128480562d6dd.jpg?v=1790118907","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/urban-knights-the-rose-1-track-promo","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}