Studio Sessions



Above The Clouds - Brighter Day (2002)

Vernon Porter produced this contemporary jazz album titled Brighter Day for his band Above The Clouds with Michael McDonald as guest vocalist on "If I Ever Lose This Heaven".

Vernon Porter - bass guitar and vocals
Vince Denham - saxophone
Lee Thornberg - trumpet and trombone
Todd Robinson - guitar
Karen Hammack - keyboards
Ron Pedley - Hammond B3
Chris Baron - keyboards
Tony Pia - drums
Hilary Jones - drums
Melanie Taylor - vocals
Rick Tatum - vocals

Michael McDonald - lead vocal on "If I Ever Lose This Heaven"

Listen to Brighter Day album on AllMusic, click here  (2002)


Listen to Songs:      (Photo Gallery below)

Melon Cover
Songwriters: Vernon Porter, Ben Camp


Crusade
Songwriter: Todd Robinson


If I Ever Lose This Heaven
Writers: Pamela Jones Sawyer, Leon Ware
Lead Vocal: Michael McDonald


New Beginning
Songwriter: Vernon Porter


The Invitation
Songwriter: Todd Robinson


Easy Now
Songwriter: Karen Hammack


Brighter Day
Songwriter: Vernon Porter


Groovin' with Vinny
Songwriter: Karen Hammack


Sierra in Winter
Songwriter: Mario Rossi


Loreto Sunset
Songwriter: Vernon Porter


My All-Star
Songwriter: Ron Pedley




Photo Gallery