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 Mission 2 Please On Mission 2 Please, Lytch writes all ten tracks, alternately playing alto, tenor or soprano sax on all of them. He’s joined by Marcus Williams on live drums, Stanley Sullivan and Lonnie Robinson on bass, Bryant Thompson on keys and New Life Community Choir musical director Tim Mole on guitar.  “First Love” kicks off the project and has Rev. Fred Hill lending his voice to Lytch’s instrumental expression of the supremacy of Jesus in his life. It’s a phatly-grooved track that appropriately sets the tone for the rest of the album.The title track echoes with elements of The Isley Brothers’ “Mission To Please You”, but moves it up a notch or three. New Life’s LaDonna Mole smoothly sings lyrics expressing our desire to please God in everything we do as Lytch puts the melody in place over brassy synths. LaDonna is featured elsewhere on the album as well, joining with Tammy Young-Spann on “In His Presence”, and also showing up on “Everlasting Love” and “Strong Tower”, the latter which features some great percussion effects. There’s some nice diversity with the urban foundation of Mission 2 Please. “Spiritual Rendezvous” takes on a hint of latin rhythms and guitar. “He’s Into Me” is a smooth jazzy number that shifts the spotlight to Bryant Thompson’s piano work during an extended solo. Tim Mole’s work on guitar is emphasized on the very gentle “Lead Me, I’ll Follow”. The album concludes with three numbers devoid of vocals, as Lytch uses his instrument to pour out his expression of faith and committment. The final track is titled “Crucifixion”, and Lytch dramatically paints in vibrant sax coloring the most glorious story that has ever unfolded. Perhaps this the most impactful cut on the project, drawing you straight into the scene at Golgotha. Lytch shows himself to be an artist in the truest sense of the word, captivating with his instrument as much as singer would with his voice. This is truly a very wonderful recording. SFC Records — reviewed by Stan North —
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