English born guitarist Peter White actually began his career with artist Al Stewart and even co-wrote the hit “Time Passages” so to say that this instrumentalist knows a song and a melody would be an understatement. With the desire to expand on his creativity, White released his first solo album back in 1990 but it was not until his third album Promenade in 1993 when the title track stormed the smooth jazz radio stations across the nation. Since then Peter White has not looked back while releasing catchy smooth jazz titles over and over again with his infectious melodies that captures your immediate attention. As for Light Of Day, there is clear evidence of that the melodic smooth jazz groove that captivated us back in 1993 is still ever present from his early beginnings over 3 decades ago.

While the cd cover reflects a 2024 release, it appears that Light Of Day was not released until February of 2025. Once again White does not disappoint with 55 minutes plus of smooth jazz that is more than just jams but actual songs that sing out to you with gorgeous melodies and toe tapping grooves. The album begins with the pulsating opening track “Catalonia” that sets the entire mood as it slithers into the sizzling slow sensual “Cityscape” featuring flugelhorn of Rick Braun. It is not until track 4 that you get an opportunity to hear the more reflective side of Peter White that includes his romantic harmonic accordion playing alongside his acoustic guitar work. There are similar reflective moments found on “I Love You Still” featuring Vincent Ingala on saxophone. What a great love song to slowly seductively sway with your significant other on the dance floor.

Meanwhile, White keeps musical matters interesting with the more progressive 8 minute plus “Odyssey” bringing on elements of the wonderful smooth jazz of Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons. However, the most progressive movement can be found by the gnarly “Overdrive” with the song clearly living out its title and the trumpet and flugelhorn of Ilya Serov prominent within the song structure.

While it has been 35 years since Peter White’s solo debut there is also no evidence of him slowing down not only recording but also creating lavish music. There does not appear to be any filler on this close to 60 minute album and arguably this might be one of Peter White’s most consistent and strongest albums to date.