Smooth jazz saxophonist Everette Harp began his career in his hometown of
Houston, Texas, in the 1980s, but found success once he left for Los Angeles at
the end of the decade. He quickly worked his way up to gigs with Sheena Easton,
Kenny Loggins, and Anita Baker, and began a lasting professional relationship
with jazz fixture George Duke. He signed to Capitol Records with his group, 101
North, but simultaneously signed to Blue Note for his solo career, which he
launched in 1992 with the release of his self-titled album, which was produced
by Duke. Common Ground followed in 1994...