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In the Heat of the Night is the second solo studio album by jazz keyboardist Jeff Lorber.

The album peaked at No. 7 on the Traditional Jazz Albums chart and No. 44 on the Top Black Albums chart.

Track listing:
1. “In the Heat of the Night” Maurice Starr 4:14
2. “Really Scarey” Jeff Lorber, Nathan East 4:08
3. “Don’t Say Yes” Lorber, Tony Haynes, Marlon McClain 4:07
4. “Tropical” Lorber 4:12
5. “Sushi Monster” Lorber, Nathan East, McClain 3:14
6. “Rock II” Lorber 4:26
7. “Seventh Heaven” Lorber, McClain 4:21
8. “Double Bad” Lorber, Joe Ericksen, Jack Robinson 4:18
9. “Blast Off” Starr 3:45
10. “Water Fall” Lorber 4:07

Personnel:
Jeff Lorber – keyboards, guitars (1, 6, 9), drum programming (1, 9), lead vocals (1), backing vocals (1, 9), guitar solo (5), arrangements (8)
Maurice Starr – keyboards (1, 9), guitars (1, 9), drum programming (1, 9), lead vocals (1), backing vocals (1, 9)
Marlon McClain – guitars (2-8, 10), guitar solo (5)
Lee Ritenour – rhythm guitar (5)
Nathan East – bass (2-8, 10), vocals (2)
John Robinson – cymbals (1, 9), drums (2-8, 10)
Jimmy Johnson – congas (1, 9)
Paulinho da Costa – percussion (2-8, 10)
Ronnie Laws – saxophone solo (3)
Phillip Ingram – lead vocals (3)
Steve George – backing vocals (2-8, 10)
David Page – backing vocals (2-8, 10)
Richard Page – backing vocals (2-8, 10)
Alex Ligertwood – lead vocals (8)

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Released: July 26, 1984
Length: 40:24
Label: Arista
Producer: Jeff Lorber, Maurice Starr