Craig T Cooper - Quality Time

[@RSTAR2009]

I was a 20-year-old in South L.A. when I heard this jam on the radio. I'm 52-years-old today and it STILL sounds great

[@SuperDetroit9]

@Ramon Le Blanc Harts;I feel the EXACT same way about this!!

[@TheCrazedaarson]

Heard this on KJLH and was hooked

[@calvinwalton6935]

This is one of my all time favorites

[@kevincavalli4586]

Yeah, I remember when this was the follow-up to "I'll help you get there". , sounded amazing then, and even more.amazing today

[@letmebreakitdown2u152]

I used to hear this once every blue moon on KDAY in LA in the 80s late at night. Never knew who sang it! Never forgot the tune. Man I miss those days

[@marchill4668]

I was a teenager in the 80s when I first heard this song. I would make tapes simply recording from the radio. I'm a native washingtonian born and bred so anybody who knows DC knew about MELVIN'S MELODIES and the QUIET STORM. One night I was recording a song and I heard this afterwards; I listened to it and kept it on the tape because it sounded beautiful. And it sounds just as beautiful today. This song is the epitome of timeless

[@mellowyellowbaby72]

Yeah making tapes was what we did back then I use to go downtown to this record store and have them make tapes of songs that were rare or out of print right on Woodward ave downtown Detroit

[@ladymb4237]

Yes DC Native born and raised in SE Anacostia sure enough remember the late Melvin Lindsay

[@larrytaylor5488]

I Reminisce DAILY THIS IS WHAT I GREW UP ON 80's was the Best .

[@teflon_da1]

NE DC/Capitol Heights raised. I remember this on the radio when I was a kid. Great memories!

[@ronaldclark8174]

I recorded a whole session of Craig T. Cooper songs on a cassette from WHURs Album Spotlight. Made dozens of tapes that way.

[@victorygrafton]

They don't make them like this anymore, quality music with a meaning.

[@Jackie.Cali.Productions]

That awkward moment when 1 of your favorite songs is Created by your Cousin Craig Cooper❤️ #family🙌🏾

[@PassportKingMarineVet]

Lucky..lol

[@larrymitchell9897]

You and your cousin are blessed!!!🙏😀

[@bobbyjones1691]

Honestly congrats

[@rumplesteelskin374]

Jackie Cali how can I purchase this classic!?!?

[@sharonharris4441]

I went to Jr. High and High school with your cousin and I was in band with him in Jr. High thru High School. He was and still is the coolest jazz man I know. You have a very talented cousin and happy to have had the pleasure of being in the band with him throughout school. Mount Vernon Jr. High and Los Angeles High School C/O 1979!😉😊

[@kha8988]

Deep lyrics... I love this song. Brings back memories. WJZZ Detroit's quiet storm. Summer night's Music.❤️

[@crisellis9226]

OMG!!!! WJZZ was the ish of jazz radio. It still saddens me that it's gone. I think it was 102.9 FM. Anyway, yes this was and still is one of my jams for a different reason today than it was yesterday. Man I would put this on repeat on my cassette tape, lol.

[@TheMoparsrule]

@@crisellis9226 Jazz is now on HD channel 98.7 number 2

[@busybody19]

Yes 1989- 1990 babbyyy! Wjzz smooth jazz V98.7 quiet storm all day. I miss those days so much. I use to sing this in the hallway of Southfield High School lol

[@SuperDetroit9]

@khaleel12:Detroits' Quiet Storm was INCREDIBLE!! A CRUCIAL part of my adolescence!!

[@stevengunn9254]

OMG WJZZ Detroit ❤

[@stormyi90211]

Brings back memories of WJZZ and my Detroit connection......used to love this song.

[@nanjacks913]

Reminds me of WJZZ Detroits jazz station back in the day

[@alondathomas293]

Yeah, because this a was a hit, and the station used to play it all the time, when it came out.

[@diamonddiamond529]

I was hoping someone said this

[@damonlewis8131]

I'm starting a jazz station it is called WWJZZ

[@QVelle430]

Shout out to Rosetta Hines!

[@nanjacks913]

@@QVelle430 Those were the best days in Detroit, The Rose, Tony Hoy and O'Neil Stephens were some of the best D.J's

[@chocolatechip838]

107.5 in Detroit at night (Quiet storm)...........:-)

[@ronaldgarret8628]

That's right

[@1PrinceJay]

Yes!!

[@msljohnson]

Chocolate Chip Omg I was just telling my mom the other day how much missed WGPR 107.5 and WJZZ that was our stations cruising

[@1PrinceJay]

Latrina Johnson I’m 36 and used to listen to 107.5 as a teenager I miss it still and pass their old building everyday on Jefferson.

[@donnellcannon9745]

I listened to this song on 107.5 WBLS New York (Quiet Storm)

[@tinytowz4471]

Imagine Phyllis Hyman singing this, too! 🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mrwilson1613]

That's Denise Stwewart singing

[@tinytowz4471]

@@mrwilson1613 Yes. However, try to imagine if Phyllis Hyman were singing this same song.

[@PhenomenalDoe]

@@mrwilson1613Denise was heavily influenced by Phyllis Hyman and Jean Carne. That’s probably why the OP is imagining Phyllis sing it. She sounds just like her.

[@MontrealNorth]

September 11th 2024 I just said that Wednesday I just clicked on this I love it I just said the same thing about Phyllis Hyman it was the right time the right place it's her all over it Phyllis Hyman would have tore this out the frame❤ this is a beautiful record beautiful song beautiful song beautiful song❤❤❤ oh Phyllis I wish you didn't have to leave that time period in my life❤

[@MontrealNorth]

Denise sounds beautiful but Phyllis Hyman would have tore it to pieces❤

[@Antertainment531]

Jesus.....This was the one song I actually danced w/my prom date to!! This track stayed in my head forever!! Class of '90, stand up!!!!

[@lazarickchatman7946]

Doesn't she sound like a softer Phyllis Hyman and CRAIG T. COOPER IS SO UNDERRATED AS A GUITARIST AND PRODUCER

[@tiffanyburton5937]

I actually thought that was Phyllis Hyman for the longest

[@neetneetism]

Lazarick chatman

[@neetneetism]

Lazarick chatman I have 2 CDs of Craig T. Cooper. I think I've had these CDs about 10 yrs or more I love the guitar & he is a Great Guitarist. Very Unique! Also, when I was a teenager, I liked Wes Montgomery, "Bumpin on Sunset", some other favorites are, Larry Graham, Ernie Isley[youngest Bro] George Benson, Earl Klugh, Santana, Norman Brown & my BAD Man, Pat Metheny. There are others, that'll pop up in my mind later.😎😉🤗

[@ronnettnorfleet7086]

Lazarick chatman I thought it was Phyllis Hyman too.

[@alondathomas293]

Who is the vocalist---she really had a nice voice.

[@paulmerriweather2858]

I miss WJZZ that was here in Detroit. Now defunct. That’s where I heard this tune first, a favorite of mine.

[@victorygrafton]

I saw Craig T Cooper in concert and he was a beast on that bass.

[@cavaleer]

Been looking for this song since 1991- WHUR- Howard University Radio Quiet Storm!!

[@teddy2932]

Same here

[@tydavis3407]

That station is responsible for some of my favorite musical memories. I loved WHUR back in the day

[@ladymb4237]

I am a DC Native nothing like The Original Quiet Storm with the Late Melvin Lindsay! I remembered when this song hit the airwaves in 1990

[@rohndickerson4525]

This song take me back to my younger days I love this song and yes 96.3 WHUR is were i heard it to in the 90s Melvin L, Bob James, Jeff brown these guys made the quite storm sound like Washington

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

I went to HU...they broadcasted outta the building where my classes were ✊🏾

[@cujogoodie]

Denise A. Stewart got some pipes!!

[@1blessedbrotha]

An she looks good enough to "sop up wit a hot, homemade buttermilk biscuit", (I'm a country, southern brotha)!

[@marving.harden7840]

and she dont sound like Phyllis HYMAN,

[@christopherbarry2086]

I love that sexy Mezzo Soprano voice of hers!!

[@yolandabeard7115]

She dose sound like Phyllis Hyman ❤ But a little on the saprano side Mrs. Hyman was more alto bass both sound good tho❤

[@JETVISION1]

5 people DON'T know what true music is....

[@victorygrafton]

Let them be excluded, they don't know their music

[@edwardblackburn7242]

Reminds me of Belle Isle on the strip.

[@omosurulere]

so it's now 98 people ...in 2018

[@RashadDecosta]

Here in 2021, simply because music like this doesn’t get outdated. It’s not on Spotify & the CD & cassette is long gone. Calming, seductive music with depth & mood is rare nowadays. I wish artist would zero in on music like this, realize what an irreplaceable vibe it is & at least try to evolve the quality of music today to this level.

[@SuperDetroit9]

@ Kal El;I got lucky and got it on disc!!

[@joeronemo]

Music has lost its way in modern days. Such a travesty!

[@calvinwalton6935]

I agree 100%

[@kha8988]

I agree 💯

[@Maegymini1317]

I remember when I first heard this gem in 1990... I've been hooked every since. 💓💋 STILL listening in 2021. 🙋

[@PetersJams2]

WJZZ in Detroit used to play it.

[@jameshughey5134]

Peter J Yes Sir!!!! :-)

[@nanjacks913]

Peter J...yes, Detroits old jazz station, I miss it so much!

[@anthonylarson7919]

your Rosetta Hines..............

[@TheMoparsrule]

Now the only jazz is 97.9 HD radio only

[@jenniferwilliams7463]

I first heard this classic playing on WJZZ. I miss that station.

[@rodneylittlejr.2018]

Dang.....this song is about 24 years old....and I've never heard this. I would have been rocking this back in the 90s. I love this sound.

[@eriknobles3946]

Mee 2

[@globalismoblackman]

I bought this epic vinyl album in London in 1989.

[@bri427an]

Man I was in my mid 20s and was in Love. How I wish the 90s were still here.

[@marcussmith3934]

Craig you are a one smooth player!!!!

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Agree. The man can play like nobody else, but he's sadly very underrated.

[@DwayneMcclinton]

Yo stepping in the chi back in the day, that was our s*** i'm so many shout out to craig t cooper and denise stewart, they did their thing

[@1995RangeRover]

GROWN FOLKS MUSIC!!!!!

[@daddyeyze]

I just recently discovered Craig T. Cooper and I'm sold big time. Can't figure out he got by me all these years! Dude is definitely the truth! Awsome post!

[@crystalbroaden4032]

me too my first time hearing this and i loveeeeee it

[@MrsCyn]

The Rose was the one to give us great...quality music like this. When I hear certain songs from back in tha day I often think of those true radio personality's like Gerald McBride, Rosetta & others. Good times & Great, Real Music!

[@rosalindharris951]

Yes!! WJZZ was the best station for smooth jazz... I really miss the music....

[@MimiIsIt]

OMG I haven’t heard this song since I left the D(etroit) over 20 years ago. Beautiful song

[@SuperDetroit9]

An absolutely BEAUTIFUL song!! Check out the EMOTION in:"I wanna say in every WAY I love you,but I'm AFRAID you've given UP on"us",and you NO longer CARE!!" i LOVE that part!!

[@khailey2011]

Paul Dono stick talk

[@davidrobertson2174]

ohhh yesss!! ❤️

[@staceybrown3831]

Mines too Most Defintely I love this part too listening to it now on CHRISTMAS EVE 2019 ✌🎄💋💜❤🧡

[@crisellis9226]

I used to cry because I was going through some stuff with my other half. This hit every nerve in my emotional mentality. All I wanted was what she's saying. Now, today I listen only because it's beautiful music and I can smile.

[@gwendavis4741]

I love this song grown folks 🎶 they don't make songs like this no more. This is real singing

[@courtneyroberts04]

I listen to this song everyday!! This is Real music!!❤ #2018!!

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

I'm with you all the way. This is the kind of magic and sophistication that is strongly missing in today's world.

[@ReeAmor]

Yes same here! I finally bought the CD off Amazon, because I could not find the download version online. :-)

[@diamonddiamond529]

All old skool Detroiters in here lol

[@1blessedbrotha]

R.I.P. MELVIN LINDSEY, W.H.U.R. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D.C.....My brotha, you have no idea how much you are loved an missed! Peace!

[@mintercooper5366]

He is missed

[@blueskye6372]

Now February 2020 still miss him. Nostalgic. Love this song. 💜🎵🎶☀️🌄

[@talbertboston-elsr.7224]

Craig T. Cooper was and still is my identical twin brother’s favorite jazz guitarist.

[@carolyn2290]

Reminds me of my baby sister. She had the best taste in music. This was one of her favorites. Still thinking of you M❤.

[@brightlm25]

This one's for you JT.

[@RealJew63]

+DETROIT ROCKCITY AND YOU KNOW THISSSS! DEEEEETROIT!

[@brightlm25]

Oh Yeah 😎😎😎😎😎

[@nanjacks913]

DETROIT ROCKCITY ..Detroits best, I miss that station so much!

[@1PrinceJay]

I remember Rosetta Hines I met her at a event at Hart Plaza in the summer when I was a Sophomore at Cooley High in 2000 before she retired from 107.5 very nice lady. (I’m 36 a baby to some folks 😂😂)

[@raymondhaley3824]

Such lovely sounding music, I can listen to a1000 times and never grow tired,if only today's noise was music

[@kimaram1]

I haven't heard this in a long time. And yes, she does sound Phyllis Hyman.

[@SuperDetroit9]

@Kimara Mason;it took me three HOURS of arguing to convince this dude from my block that this WASN'T Phyllis!!

[@toddhudson4411]

@@SuperDetroit9 ...You're right, it is not her. the lady that's singing on this, her name is Denise A. Stewart.

[@meplimary]

I used to play this cut on a r&b radio station I DJ'ed on back in 92' and loved it!! I felt that it should of been more sucsessful than it was. Beautiful vocals by Denise Stewart and a sensual jazzy arrangement by craig, it still sounds just as good as it did back then.

[@geraldfinley5289]

Yes Yes when this song was hot WJZZ was on the air and i was also in love those were the good ole days.

[@davidrobertson2174]

2019 & still a MASSIVE tune!!! ❤️

[@Arlisa1913]

Some of the finest jazz ever!

[@qwamiade]

Oh Lawd Yes!!!!!!! I still have my cassete of this LP "Got That Thang". Yoooz a damn lie if you say don't get caught up while floating your head back and forth listening to Denise A. Stewart do her most precious thang on this track....emm...emm....emmmm.......Ah Yeeaaaaaaah!

[@ronnettnorfleet7086]

Classic Detroit teenager memories. I thought it was Phyllis Hyman .

[@ObiEzeilo]

Night time. Dim candle lights. Sitting on the balcony with loved one. Full moon. Nice breeze. This song playing in the background. What more could one ask for?

[@williamwade9203]

we all need some real quality time and truth

[@sharonharris3289]

Here in 2024, still loving my classmate Craig’s Quality Time Album! You did well my brotha!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@phephe43]

I had all the kids in my neighborhood singing this song. Brings back good memories!! 😊

[@calvinwalton6935]

Yes it does

[@leamcinnis1225]

Still jammin to this! Thx for sharing!!!

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Me too....

[@srbinkful]

Been a Craig T. Cooper fan since this album

[@rogerzebrowski9426]

Oh yeah, an instant and ongoing classic, beautiful!!!! Thank you for the upload David!

[@jameshughey5134]

Craig T Cooper Was Neo Soul original This was out after I returned from Operation Desert Storm I am a Desert Storm Veteran from Detroit Michigan!!! US NAVY USS MOBILE LKA 115 Home Port Long Beach California!!!

[@larrymitchell9897]

James Hughey Thank you so much for your honorable service. My brother in law did two tours in Iraq during the George W. Bush days.

[@67Caddie]

I was stationed up at McGuire AFB/Ft Dix during Desert Storm and remember hearing this which this song takes me back to that time!!

[@paulmerriweather2858]

What up homeboy!! Long time.

[@GarrettSAlston]

Thank you both for your service and being former brothers in arms like me... Navy 1st then recruited into the Army!! Bless you all!! Love this song. Craig T. "Mack Man" Cooper should be his name!!! Lol. Real talk and nuff said.

[@lovebeingamum40]

This song was and is my slow JAM....big shout out(s) to my fav quiet storms...WDAS-FM Philadelphia, Pa. heyyyyy Tony Brown!! And....WHUR-FM Washington D.C.!!! They bring the romance and memories in a big way!!! Great post....keep bringin' it!!

[@wmpatter]

You are right, I think the first time I heard this cut was in D.C.. Since then, it has been a steady on my list of the greatest slow jamz of all time. The flavor is similar to Genobia Jeter's 'All of My Love." My spirit aches for passionate slow jamz steeped in the soul of black folks. Keep Bangin!

[@marieford4464]

Still knocking this 2019 ... at 2:00 a.m. Detroit time...

[@Michigans_Natural_Living]

Still knocking this 2024 …at 1:40 a.m. Detroit time …

[@cookie-gb3xn]

love this tune!!! & Phyllis Hyman's pipes are stronger, but don't get me wrong, Denise Stewart sounds good too!

[@GarrettSAlston]

Now I know the females that sung this tune- thank you, Gracias, Grazie, Danke, Merci, Salamat( tagalog and filipino for Thanks) All be blessed!!

[@LifeIsNotorious]

Detroit The Rhythm 107.5!!

[@anishaharris6398]

LifeIsNotorious too bad we no longer hav a jazz station

[@LifeIsNotorious]

anisha harris I know right smdh. It was the best station too. They gave us info on a lot of things happening in Detroit. Smooth Jazz V98.7 was great too.

[@chrismcdaniel8556]

And Rosetta Hines WJZZ 105.9

[@LifeIsNotorious]

Chris McDaniel Yess!!! She was the best female radio personality/dj. I loved that station.

[@89DrFunk]

+LifeIsNotorious 105.9 and 107.5 was my favorite jazz stations. Back in HS I would have that on 105.9 24/7.

[@BunnyBee11]

You have no idea how much I miss you.. seem like yesterday I was singing this song to you. 1998 , I still cry for you. and even call your name, I miss our Quality Time.....HLJ still loving you.....

[@beatsrhymeslounge]

This is my FOREVER jam!! I used to listen to this when I was younger all the time

[@courtneytownsel4268]

It's still giving me goose pimples and chills up my back.

[@jaylynbob]

I can't believe the people that have never heard this cut!!!!! It's a sin!!!

[@Katlady001]

WOW I am soooooooo happy that I found this song finally.....it took forever but now I've found it...can't wait to get the album so long....I'll run a bath and relax and listen... THANKS A MILLION : )

[@anthonypinckney1722]

I vibe to this song weekly . Definitely was on one when this was created ! Just wow

[@vanjohnson9837]

He was at the top of his craft on this song.june2020.

[@lionliveson]

Deep beautiful song from 1st 🎼🎵🎶🔊❤

[@kirkfaulkner878]

Craig T Your The Man. Love your smooth grooves

[@jameshughey5134]

Kirk Faulkner This is truly Grown Man Music!!!!!

[@-love-life3267]

The vocalist sounds beautiful… but I can only imagine Phyllis Hyman carrying this song to the high heavens. RIP classy lady

[@LadyY6406]

Sultry Soul! The music I grew up with! It is still fresh and intoxicating! Music that is timeless! Yesssssssss!

[@zman19806]

Omg i haven't heard this song in over 30 years

[@HARDDRIVER73]

i'm 37yis. old and i haven't heard this ever since i went to high school in charleston way back in 91'! i didn't think this track would ever see the light of day ( or in the midst of night for that matter!) THANK YOU DAVID19225!!!!!!

[@stephanieclark9958]

Exactly and this song was played right around midnight in dc

[@bri427an]

This reminds me of the rainy Monday night's in Chicago we had Mel Devonn on the Quiet Storm V103 long live Mel Devonn where are you Mel.

[@sixpaw]

Still one of the finest SOUL tunes of the 90's.

[@OptimoPryme]

The vocalist always reminds me of Phyllis Hyman

[@galedribble9535]

Loved this song since i heard it on WGCI Chicago's Quiet Storm show back in like '91 or '92. Wrote down the chorus to remember the song's name and never heard it again. Never knew who sang it or anything...UNTIL NOW!!!! Great song, reminds me of "Funny How Time Flies" by Janet Jackson. Doesn't sound exactly like it, but it reminds me of it

[@UBZUKki]

This was my ''Hopelessly lost in love in the summer time tune''.. Excellent tune. Special moments.

[@lebradavis8447]

Omg!!!!! this song really make you fall in love all over again. i thought this was phyllis hyman. who is she???? Her voice really coincide with this Beautiful track. thank you so much for sharing

[@TheOrator7]

Denise Stewart

[@lebradavis8447]

+TheOrator7 thankyooo

[@mariostanton5589]

Lebra Davis It was written for Phyllis Hyman but Denise Steward ended up singing this song because of contract problems.

[@eddielucheano3977]

my love for good music has lead me into many great songs, this is but one!

[@toniprice2202]

Wooooooooooooo Beautiful! I could listening to this all day... I too thought that I was hearing Phyllis Hyman.

[@9nemesis9]

Wonderous track! Excellent vocals and arrangement!

[@takodawhitefeather]

WJZZ Detroit late nights...🎼🎵🎶🎇🔥🔥

[@Kevingoblue]

what was it about this song and Detroit? I used to groove it like crazy!

[@snowsbeau]

Thank you God and those who posted this! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS!!!!!! Bless you all!!!! Now I have a radio station to contact and talk about!!!!

[@y8185]

damn i love this song! we need more music like this nowadays!

[@toocalm1]

THIS SONG TAKES ME TO A PLACE WHERE im the only one who knows where I am!!!!!

[@vondakeith2848]

Solid gold quiet storm music lots of memories !!

[@joeblass]

it took til the end of 2024 to find this. I hadn't heard it since the early 90s. sounds even better now. 1/21/2025

[@oldclip70]

I haven't heard this in 25 years. KBLX 102.9 I used to think this was Phyllis Hyman until now. Thanks for posting.

[@janellmd]

Remember hearing this on KMJQ 102.1 Quiet Storm in Houston...this song still got it!!!

[@skylawilliams7885]

art porter inside out

[@arthurmcbride9695]

Rudy V formerly of the Quiet Storm played this on magic102 on the regular

[@shawnshorter9581]

I dedicate this Bluelight Jazz Jam 2 the memory of my late wife Esellah who passed away 3-4 weeks ago from Covid & Pneumonia.I love u & missed u like crazy.May u R.I.H.P.Baby😘😋😉😂😭😭😭😭

[@awolrus]

yes...this song is a classic. very hard to find. im 26 and i grew up listening to this from my dad. good stuff!

[@richardpeterson596]

This was my shit! This is what coming up in Detroit in the 80's and 90's sounded like on WJZZ. A huge part of my upbringing.....true OG shit. Does anyone know where I can buy his catalog?

[@ernestmiller7280]

www.craigtcooper.com. For me, Craig T is my "boy" in guitar jazz, but my "man" is Earl Klugh.

[@teatastes]

Flavor of the old school. Simply unforgettable...

[@jamesechols304]

I've loved this song since I was 19 years old when I first heard it at a friends's graduation party and I slow danced with the prettiest young lady there. Years later this song serves as a reminder for me not to get so caught up in work that I become emotionally distant. "Quality Time" is so important!

[@danabeckham7461]

This song is timeless i still listen 2 it 2day it smoothes me out when life gets stressful and hectic!

[@stephanieclark9958]

Listen to this everyday 💓

[@carlhackney2785]

Best tune I ever bought 🆗

[@iamgoddessalex]

This brings back the best of Detroit's WJZZ memories......

[@matthewjayslimm4709]

1990-91 turned out just fine with the help of his classic jazz fusion hit! ;-)

[@trulyabeauty318]

Yessss! Quality time...the best!

[@phillipmarkland8414]

I am 54 years of age and never ever have i heard a fuckin tune like this one fackin hell wow got to get a fackin rewind

[@davidhunter3140]

One word........Timeless😊👍

[@bri427an]

Never really found out who the Celestial Woman was who sang,but she's definitely COSMIC in nature,she laid the Vocals down.❤❤❤❤

[@anthonypinckney1722]

Denise Stewart is the vocalist !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5zOiWmlaNR8Z6Msi=UgZtrsIYkEdIMVyb

[@subrenagibson7815]

Oh My GOODNESS! YESSSS it reminds me of WJZZ in Detroit with the Rose, yall remember!