CHRIS SMITH『One World』CD

★Supervision & Commentary: Toshikazu Kanazawa (Light Mellow)

Canadian singer-songwriter Chris Smith returns with his latest album after a long hiatus! This rich collection features a majority of tracks co-written with Don Brighthaupt, leader of Monkey House, one of today's finest Steely Dan followers!

"Chris Smith, whose solo debut album 'Room Inside My Heart' (1995) was reissued in this series and has been quietly receiving acclaim, is an authentic Canadian singer-songwriter. His fifth album, released after 17 years, is a deeply flavorful work that combines acoustic sounds with heartwarming melodies and graceful messages. It really touches you..." -- Toshikazu Kanazawa

Chris Smith is a British-born, Canada-based singer-songwriter. He has long been close friends with Don Brighthaupt of the Canadian band Monkey House and has also been involved in the band's songwriting. This is his latest solo album, released after a long hiatus. Most of the songs are co-written with Don Brighthaupt, and his warm melodies and rich, soulful voice are incredibly soothing. From organic numbers to funky, soulful tracks, a masterpiece on par with his debut has been born.