Smooth jazz producer Mark Elliott grew up in Lansing, Michigan and worked with a local hip-hop and dance producer at the age of 16. Through this work, it was a love for creating synthesizer compositions that he discovered, and decided that it was his forte. His culmination of skill has resulted in a debut album, The Transition, an unconventional collection from this artist which was self-produced and executed.
Think of the way a song might make you feel, or flash images through your mind; The Transition does that effortlessly. You might see the slinky lights of a bustling city night ("Down To Business"), or being caught up in nature's beauty ("Song of Solomon"). His R&B/ Hip-Hop influences really come through on "Quality Time" which is a slow jam that's reminiscent of the early 90s R&B era. The album does have its fair share of smooth jazz staples, such as "The Transition" through which you can hear the influences of mainstays Joe Sample or Dave Koz.
The Transition marks a new beginning for Mark Elliott. It shows his strengths as a producer and as a solo artist, as he is able to create a new sound through what would be considered his own version of a one-man band using all the synth sources he could find. It is an album that is truly eclectic, creating a kaleidoscope of grooves and moods that will definitely ignite the listeners' imagination.
Written By: Caroline Leonardo of evolutionofmedia.com
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