Like his first solo album, "Takin' So Long" continues his spirited jazz influenced sound, with the same producer and very talented musicians. But, these songs seem a bit more personal, even more heartfelt, reflecting passion for his music, tempered with more than a little frustration. "You Might Never Know" starts the album off with a lively testament to life, followed by a tender and compelling "Wouldn't You Love To Be There". As with his first album, each song is memorable, a contribution that builds through the last track. All that remains is the inevitable question of what could have been. Sadly, we'll never know.
"Takin' So Long" is more than a worthy follow-up to "Alzo". It continues a story that ends far too abruptly. And, that's a tragedy that record company walls cannot hide.
01 You might never know 02 Wouldn't you love to be there 03 Can't play a part of me 04 Lover man 05 Come on 06 come on 07 So glad 08 Lead you by the hand 09 I want to love her 10 Sweet winds 11 Takin' so long 12 Lover man (mono)