Wayman Tisdale - Starship Access

The track maintains a steady, "steppers" groove perfect for late-night listening. Historical Context

Wayman uses his signature five-string fretless bass.

🚀 Despite being an instrumental, the song carries a nostalgic, romantic weight. Wayman Tisdale - Starship

🏀 As a former NBA star, Wayman proved his musicality wasn't a "hobby" with this track; it solidified him as a top-tier jazz bassist.

He successfully translated the lush vocal harmonies into instrumental lines. The track maintains a steady, "steppers" groove perfect

Norman Connors’ original featured vocals by Michael Henderson.

The song helped propel the Way Up album to the #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. Why It Works 🏀 As a former NBA star, Wayman proved

Wayman Tisdale's "Starship" is a hallmark of contemporary jazz and urban AC radio. Released in 2004 on his album Way Up , it is a cover of the 1977 classic by the soul-funk band Norman Connors and The Starship Orchestra. Smooth jazz with heavy R&B undertones. Energy: Sophisticated, nocturnal, and deeply melodic.