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b'By and large \\u2018Raise The Roof\\u2019 is the \\u2018Ronny Smith Show\\u2019 front back and center.\\xa0 Not only does he play guitar, keys, and bass throughout he also arranges, produces and programs all ten tunes. Eight of these are original compositions cleverly complemented by the addition of two immaculately crafted covers.\\xa0 The first is an edgy interpretation of the Bill Withers classic \\u2018Use Me\\u2019 with the second being a classy re-imagining of the Carpenters blockbuster \\u2018Superstar\\u2019.\\xa0 Truth to tell he makes both sound brand new and when (for the only time) he calls upon the input of a supporting artist it is Scott Martin on sax that adds another dimension to the easy grooving \\u2018Cool Breeze\\u2019.\\n\\nThe first single to be serviced to radio is \\u2018Me Time\\u2019 that demonstrates the innate feel Smith has for understated yet compelling smooth jazz.\\xa0 Much the same can be said of the warmly inviting \\u2018On It\\u2019 for which he certainly is and although \\u2018Brazilian Dancer\\u2019 proves to be a supercharged Latin extravaganza Smith is able to channel that same energy into the foot-tapping, in the pocket \\u2018Breaded Funk Well Done\\u2019.\\n\\nAnother number that really fizzes is the high-octane title cut.\\xa0 The perfect vehicle for Smith\\u2019s virtuosity, it is in the good company of the moodily delicious \\u2018Brighter Day\\u2019 and a blues-tinged rendition of \\u2018Say It Again\\u2019 where Smith\\u2019s interlude on bass guitar is something to savor.\\xa0\\n\\n\\u2018Raise The Roof\\u2019 is a fantastic way to become acquainted with Ronny Smith\\u2019s special vibe.\\xa0 It is due out on January 27, 2020, and is not to be missed.'