This particular album represents Deodato's transitional albums from 1979 and 1980, when he was actively pursuing chart success and radio play in the United States. Night Cruiser, released in 1980, is a groover. This is on the jazzier side of disco and some solid players contribute to the mix, including Ray Gomez and George Parrish, Jr. Each of these tunes works well for what it is. It's a smooth, beat- and bass-driven listen, with captivating horn charts and deep funky hooks. The album's highlight is the smoking "Skatin'," with its slippery-smooth intro and shimmering keyboards, synths, guitars, and spidery bassline. Here is where jazz harmony, disco rhythms, and pop-soul melody all wind together to create something memorable. Other standouts include "Uncle Funk," a collaboration with Kool & the Gang saxophonist Ronald Bell, and "Groovitation," closing the set with an over the top rhythm scheme. Fine for the dancefloor or the listening room, Night Cruiser is easily Deodato's most consistent effort of that decade. It alone makes the purchase price worth forking over. Taken together, these recordings are spotty but mostly satisfying -- especially for those interested in late-'70s pop music and production.
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