First studio album in over 9 years (and first original material in 17 years). Featuring Shannon Forrest as producer and drummer and special guest appearance by the one and only David Paich!

Release September 15! Michael McDonald wrote 'Wide Open' over several years and recorded the tracks at his Nashville studio together with TOP producer and drummer Shannon Forrest (TOTO, Tim McGraw)!

The album includes a who's who of excellent players, including bassists Willie Weeks and Marcus Miller, guitarists Warren Haynes, Michael Landau and Robben Ford, saxophonists Branford Marsalis and Tom Scott and keyboardist David Paich.