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Jeff Lorber – In The Heat Of The Night (Album)

In the Heat of the Night is the second solo studio album by jazz keyboardist Jeff Lorber.

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JEFF LORBER – PRIVATE PASSION Private Passion is a studio 💽album by American keyboardist and composer Jeff Lorber, released in 1989. The album sits firmly in the smooth jazz / jazz-fusion space, blending Lorber’s signature synthesizer work with elements of funk, R&B, and contemporary pop jazz. The record reflects the late-1980s smooth jazz sound: polished production, melodic hooks, and groove-oriented rhythms. Lorber focuses on expressive keyboard textures and layered arrangements rather than extended improvisation, making the album accessible while still musically sophisticated. Overall, Private Passion is often appreciated by fans of:

Smooth jazz and jazz-fusion

1980s contemporary instrumental music

Jeff Lorber’s melodic, synth-driven style With Private Passion, Jeff Lorber captures the refined elegance of late-1980s smooth jazz while staying true to his roots in jazz-fusion and funk. Released in 1989, the album showcases Lorber’s mastery of keyboards and synthesizers, blending warm melodies with sleek, contemporary production. Throughout the record, Lorber balances rhythmic sophistication with emotional restraint, favoring groove, texture, and atmosphere over excess. The arrangements are polished yet expressive, driven by layered synths, tight rhythm sections, and carefully crafted harmonic progressions. Each track unfolds with a sense of quiet confidence, inviting the listener into a world of understated passion and late-night intimacy. Private Passion stands as a snapshot of its era—smooth, modern, and urbane—while also reflecting Lorber’s enduring musical voice. It is an album designed not only for attentive listening, but also for setting a mood, reaffirming Jeff Lorber’s place as a defining figure in contemporary jazz.

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New Hot Release.

In 2014, pianist Jeff Lorber, guitarist Chuck Loeb and drummer Everette Harp formed the supergroup Jazz Funk Soul after logging many hours on the road and onstage together with one another. That year, they released their eponymously titled debut album, which was followed by More Serious Business in 2016. Loeb died on July 31, and on the new Jazz Funk Soul album, Life and Times, Lorber and Harp are joined by guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. to celebrate the legacy and inspiration that their longtime friend and collaborator left behind (Matt Micucci/Jazziz).

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Jeff Lorber – It’s A Fact

It’s a Fact is the first solo album by jazz musician Jeff Lorber.

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The Jeff Lorber Fusion – Water Sign

Water Sign is the third album by keyboardist Jeff Lorber as leader of his band The Jeff Lorber Fusion. Released in 1979, this was Lorber’s first album on Arista Records.

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The Jeff Lorber Fusion – The Drop

Jeff Lorber‘s funkiest album yet, featuring an amazing allstar lineup including Grammy winning jazz greats Jimmy Haslip, Paul Jackson, Jr, Snarky Puppy’s Marc Lettieri, Gary Novak, David Mann and more! Grammy winning superstar keyboardist, writer, producer Jeff Lorber is renowned as a pioneer in the Jazz-Fusion movement. Scoring #1 radio hits with Jeff Lorber Fusion and as afounding member of Smooth Jazz super-group Jazz Funk Soul, Lorber performs constantly before his dedicated fans from coast to coast!! Highlights include the uber-funky “The Drop,” the warm, intimate “Hang Tight,” the bright, uplifting “Reception,” and more Lorber originals.

The Drop presents the Lorber group at a creative peak, reveling in funky goodness and elevated grooves in a sophisticated presentation of 21st century jazz-funk ( Thom Jurek/AllMusic).

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The Jeff Lorber Fusion with Chick Corea & Joe Farrell – Soft Space

Soft Space is the second album by keyboardist Jeff Lorber as leader of his band The Jeff Lorber Fusion. Released in 1978, this album featured special guest artists Chick Corea and Joe Farrell.

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Mike Stern, Jeff Lorber Fusion – Righteous

“Righteous” from the album ‘Eleven’ available everywhere from Concord Jazz.