Wayman Tisdale - Rebound (2008)

Tulsa native and former NBA star Wayman Tisdale returns to the spotlight with his eighth release, "Rebound,” featuring joyful, laid-back grooves anchored by melodic bass guitar leads. "Rebound” is Tisdale's personal testimony of recovery following a bone cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment last year. With a renewed perspective, he enlists the help of friends — award-winning gospel artist Marvin Sapp, keyboardist Simpson, saxophonist Koz and fellow Oklahoman and country great Toby Keith — to take listeners on a musical journey. And what a journey it is.

Tracks such as "Throwin' It Down” (featuring Darren Rahn) and "One on One” announce the former hoopster is back on the court. The best track, surprisingly enough, is Keith's rendition of the Barry White classic "Never Gonna Give You Up.” Keith sounds like a true Barry White protege. The collaboration covers Tisdale's quota to include at least one old-school song on his albums. Tisdale's reinvigoration and sense of purpose is felt from beginning to end, but most of all, Tisdale says on "Rebound,” "I Hope You Feel It Too.”

Note from yLe: Since this release and review, Tisdale recently lost a leg due to the bone cancer. He was one great hoops player for Oklahoma University and had a 12-season professional career with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns.

Track List:

01 - Rebound (w Dave Koz)
02 -Throwin' It Down (wDarren Rahn)
03 - Front Runna
04 - One On One
05 - In Love
06 -Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up (wToby Keith)
07 - I Hope You Feel It Too
08 - Watch Me Play Again (wRobert Wilson of Gap Band)
09 - I'll Do The Driving (wBrian Simpson)
10 - Comin' Home
11 - The Turnaround
12 - Grateful (wMarvin Sapp)

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