All In A Days Work is Bob Baldwin’s 10th solo CD and 1st for 215 Records.  The multi-talented Baldwin, wrote and produced or co-produced all the tracks and plays piano, keys, strings, percussion, bass, as well as handling some of the vocals.  Baldwin gives us lots of music on this one – a little over an hour’s worth – with 11 full tracks and two interludes full of intricate percussion. 

The CD starts out with the rolling “A New York Minute,” followed by the fun, funky and upbeat “All In A Day’s Work” – horns by Dave Mann and Barry Danielian, then kicks back with the relaxed groove of “Day-O.”

“Third Time’s The Charm” is another fun, upbeat track with a great horn section, followed by the very groove oriented “Quirky.” Next is the funky R&B track, “Can You Feel It?” with vocals by Tonni Smith.  With it’s kicked-back, relaxed groove, “Steamy” highlights Baldwin’s incredible piano virtuosity.  Next is “Sunrise,” a love ballad sung by Zoiea.

“Quality Time” is a beautiful but too brief acoustic track featuring flutist Ragan Whiteside. “The Very Last Night In Rio” fuses jazz with a little Latin flavor and intricate rhythms and sonic exploration.  The last full track is the slow, simmering groove of “Don’t Get It Twisted.”  

Ending the CD with “Can You Feel It? (Interlude)” seems a little anti-climatic musically, but I understand leaving it with that question.  Give it a listen.  I think you will, indeed, feel it.

- Elizabeth Ware