It’s testament to the mind-boggling longevity and prolificness of Dan Siegel’s career that he’s released 9 of his 23 albums since dropping his greatest hits compilation ALONG THE WAY back in 2000. Launching his recording career 45 years ago, the Seattle-born, Eugene, Oregon-raised keyboardist/composer was there at the dawn of the Smooth Jazz format, scoring era-defining hits from his eight major label albums, most notably 1987’s NORTHERN NIGHTS. His latest gem UNITY indeed unifies his lifelong passions for contemporary and straight-ahead jazz (with enticing touches of blues), offering yet another glorious spray of light funk melodic delights and slow-burning jams with a killer ensemble featuring drummer Oscar Seaton, legendary percussionist Lenny Castro and guitar greats Rob Bacon, Allen Hinds, Michael Miller, Dean Parks and Michael Thompson!
