Maurice White is the debut album by American singer and musician Maurice White released in September 1985 on Columbia Records. The album rose to number 12 upon the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 35 on the Dutch Album Top 100. Overview The self titled album was produced by Maurice White. Artists such as Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, Ricky Lawson of Yellowjackets, Paul Jackson Jr., Martin Page, Wayne Vaughn and Wanda Vaughn of The Emotions appeared on the record. The album was also reissued in 2001 with four bonus tracks entitled "Life" (Freedom mix), "Life", "Adventures of the Heart" and "Sam the Jam". Singles A cover of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" got to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart, No. 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. 5 on the RPM Canadian Adult Contemporary Songs chart. Another single called "I Need You" rose to No. 20 upon the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. 30 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. Critical reception Robin Denselow of The Guardian called the album a "lush collection of self produced dance tracks, and the occasional ballad, with synths and drum programming immaculately in place, and the vocals as classy as ever". Andrew Hamilton of Allmusic wrote "Maurice White gives an excellent account on his solo debut". Simon Warner of Popmatters described the LP as a "treasure" which "distils the fervent energy of his group but offers an appealing showcase for White's confident vocal manner." J.D. Considine of Musician said the "Given his status as Earth, Wind & Fire's Shining Star, it comes as no surprise that White's first solo project sounds a lot like classic EW&F: tight, focused and punchy. But while White remembers to sink a hook into every verse and chorus, the emphasis here is on subtlety and sophistication as he works his way from R&B basics..with a sense of craft that makes slickness irrelevant". Track listing Original release 2001 reissue Personnel Musicians Gerald Albright - saxophone Gerald Brown - drums Bill Bottrell - finger snapping Vinnie Colaiuta - drums Michel Colombier - keyboards Paulinho da Costa - percussion Bill Reichenbach Jr. - trombone Sheldon Reynolds - guitar Greg Phillinganes - synthesizer, soloist Michael Boddicker - synthesizer programming Robbie Buchanan - synthesizer, arrangements, keyboards, drum programming, assistant producer Brian Fairweather - background vocals, chants, associate producer, vocal arrangement, drum programming,