Private Passion
Private Passion is the fourth album by Jeff Lorber, released in 1986 on Warner Bros. Records. It features Karyn White and Tower of Power member Michael Jeffries on vocals.
The album peaked at No. 68 on the Billboard 200, becoming Lorber's most successful album. "Facts of Love" peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the album's only Top 40 hit.
Aftermath
Despite the success of Private Passion, Jeff Lorber was not satisfied with the output of his solo albums, stating that they have a more vocal and R&B approach with himself as a sideman. As a result, he took a hiatus in music before returning in 1993 with Worth Waiting For. Meanwhile, the album launched Karyn White's solo career as she released her 1988 debut self-titled album, which contained 3 Top 10 singles.Track listing
Personnel
- Jeff Lorber - synthesizer
- Karyn White - lead and backing vocals
- Michael Jeffries - lead and backing vocals
- Bunny Hull - backing vocals
- Evan Rogers - backing vocals
- Buzz Feiten - guitar
- Larry Carlton - guitar
- Dan Huff - guitar
- Robbie Buchanan - synthesizer
- Carl Sturken - synthesizer, guitar
- Brock Walsh - drums
- George Howard - horns
- Producer: Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, Jeff Lorber, Taavi Mote, Robbie Buchanan
- Mixing: Taavi Mote
- Engineers: Frank Wolf, Paul Ericksen
- Photography: Nels
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
| 1987 | Billboard 200 | 68 |
| 1987 | Billboard Top Black Albums | 29 |
| 1987 | Billboard Jazz Albums | 17 |
;Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
| 1986 | "Facts of Love" | Billboard Black Singles | 17 |
| 1986 | "Facts of Love" | Billboard Dance Club Songs | 9 |
| 1987 | "Facts of Love" | Billboard Hot 100 | 27 |
| 1987 | "True Confessions" | Billboard Black Singles | 88 |