Released on Motown Records in 1994, After the Storm is the second studio album by Grammy-winning guitarist Norman Brown. The album showcases his fluid, George Benson-inspired guitar style across 12 tracks, mixing original compositions with soulful reinterpretations of R&B classics.
🎶 Track Highlights:
- “Take Me There” – a breezy opener with synth textures and layered guitar
- “After the Storm” – the title track, mellow and melodic
- “Any Love” – a smooth cover of Luther Vandross’s hit
- “For the Love of You” – a lush rendition of the Isley Brothers classic
- “Lydian” – a standout instrumental with jazz-fusion flair
- “El Dulce Sol” – Latin-tinged and rhythmically rich
The album features contributions from:
- Gary Bias, Raymond Lee Brown, and Reggie Young (Earth, Wind & Fire Horns)
- Ricky Lawson and Land Richards on drums
- Lynne Fiddmont, Arnold McCuller, and others on backing vocals
admin –
Released on May 17, 1994, After the Storm is the second studio album by jazz guitarist Norman Brown, following his debut Just Between Us. Released under Motown’s MoJazz label, the album marked a significant milestone in Brown’s career, blending smooth jazz with R&B and soul influences. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and No. 21 on the Top Soul Albums chart, earning a Gold certification from the RIAA.
🎶 Musical Highlights
“Lydian”: A standout track that showcases Brown’s virtuosic guitar skills and improvisational prowess.
“For the Love of You”: A soulful cover of The Isley Brothers’ classic, featuring Brown’s smooth guitar interpretations.
“Any Love”: A rendition of Luther Vandross’s hit, infused with Brown’s signature smooth jazz style.
“That’s the Way Love Goes”: A cover of Janet Jackson’s song, reimagined with a jazz twist.
Accolades
The album won a Soul Train Award for Best Jazz Album, cementing Brown’s status in the smooth jazz genre.