Classics II

Jessie Allen Cooper Classics II is a compilation of tracks that are some of my most popular and enjoyed by listeners around the world. Songs on this album are included from my albums Moment In Time, Let's Connect, Heaven Sent, Pacific Lounge, and Sound Travels.

Credits

Moment In Time

from "Let's Connect"
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper & Mike Railo
Jessie Allen Cooper: Tenor Saxophone and Harmonica
Jimmy Hale: Trumpet
Mike Railo: Keyboards
Sandro Feliciano: Drums
Baba Elefante: Bass Guitar
Mack Dougherty: Guitar
Steve Reid: Percussion

Video Available on YouTube and Apple Music

Sasafrass

From “Moment in Time”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper and Mike Thompson
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone
Mike Thompson: Keyboards and Tim Ponzek
Mark Portman: Keyboards and computer programing and co-producer
Steve Reid: Percussion and drum programming
Larry Washington: Cymbols and high hat

Pacific Lounge

From “Pacific Lounge”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper and Tim Ponzek
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards

Groovin Out Back

From “Sound Travels”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper and Tim Ponzek
Jessie Allen Cooper: Harmonica
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards
Ira Ingber: Guitar
Jim Hale: Muted trumpet
Doug Ross: Bass guitar
Tom Kemper: Drums
Robert Williams: Dobro
Steve Reid: Tambourine

Video Available on YouTube and Apple Music

Mystical Illusion

From “Moment in Time”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper and Mike Thompson
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards
Russ Freeman: Acoustic nylon, steel string and guitar synthesizer guitars
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards
Steve Reid: Percussion and drum programming and co-producer
Steve Milbacher: Computer programming
Tony Selvage: Violin

For Your Eyes

From “Let’s Connect”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper and Tim Ponzek
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone
Kim Hansen: Arrangement, bass guitar, soundscape loops, and keyboards
Jack Majdecki: Acoustic and electric guitars
Steve Reid: Percussion instruments and co-producer

Ballad for an Artist

From "Sound Travels"
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper & Tim Ponzek
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards
Steve Reid: Soundscape Percussion and Loop Programming
Doug Ross: Bass
Jack Majdecki: Guitar 

Santa Monica Sunset

From “Moment in Time”
Written by Tim Ponzek and Jessie Allen Cooper
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards, sequence programming and the arrangement
Steve Bailey: 6 string bass-guitar
Steve Reid: Percussion instruments and co-producer
Larry Washington: Drums

Heavens Dance

From “Sound Travels”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone, loop programming and keyboards
Tim Ponzek: Keyboards
Jack Majdecki: Guitar
Vail Johnson: Bass guitar
Steve Reid: Percussion
Jamie Papish: Dumbek 

Vocal Version Music Video Available on YouTube & Apple Music

In the Night

From “Heaven Sent”
Written by Jessie Allen Cooper and Buddy Kithara
Jessie Allen Cooper: Soprano Saxophone
Buddy Kithara: Kalimba
Jan Brodin: Environmental sounds

CLASSICS II
Tracklist assembled by Jessie Allen Cooper & Cooper Anderson
Designed by Cooper Anderson

Through every moment and emotion music has kept me moving forward. Without music, the world would be an entirely different place and most likely filled with many unhappy people. So, follow your dreams and never stop playing, writing, and enjoying music… J.A.C. 8/8/2022

Special Thanks: Special Thanks: Cooper Anderson at Catapult, Marsha Nelson, The CJEAI community, Mycah Lee Arellano, my brother Jerry Cooper, Jack Majdecki, Tim Ponzek, Doug Ross, Ira Ingber, Manfred & Tommy Bleistiner, Brian S. Hanish at Paradox Productions, TSean Killeen, Jeff Parsons, and all the fantastic musicians and production staff that have supported and blessed me with their creative talents over the years. And most of all the listeners and fans of my music...