Wide open

Description

Wide Open is the first album of original compositions by Michael McDonald in nearly 17 years! These 12 new songs were produced by Michael and drummer Shannon Forrest (Toto). The album brings together many artists and musicians including Forrest, as well as guitarist and singer Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule), guitarist Robben Ford, bassist Marcus Miller, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, singer Amy Holland, keyboardist David Paich (Toto), and many more. Michael began his career more than 40 years ago as a backing vocalist for Steely Dan before joining the Doobie Brothers, for whom he would write some of their most famous songs. He launched his solo career in 1982 with If That's What It Takes. While his last record dates from 2008 with Soul Speak, his last album of original compositions dates back to 2000 with Blue Obsession. He later collaborated with Ray Charles in 2004, with Grizzly Bear in 2009, and with Thundercat in 2017. Wide Open showcases McDonald's raw and authentic voice, as well as his reflections on love and human nature, over sublime arrangements that draw with great dexterity on rhythm & blues, country, and gospel.