Child" and "Willow Weep for Me," Miller plays an elegant guitar solo reminiscent of George Benson.
The record boasts some pretty snazzy personnel. Ben Sidran (who was in a college band with Miller) coproduced the album; he also plays keyboards. Legendary vibraphonist Milt Jackson of the Modern Jazz Quartet graces the title tune, and saxophonist Phil Woods turns in some sultry solos.
Even when this stuff teeters on the brink of Kenny G's "music for house plants," it's redeemed by an unexpected turn of phrase or a nifty guitar lick. Born 2B Blue may not fly like an eagle, but it certainly floats about eight feet off the ground. (RS 544)
MICHAEL AZERRAD
