Jim Brickman Visions of Love Jazz Music CD Review
Jim Brickman has released him most recent album entitled Visions Of Love.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Visions Of Love. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Jim Brickman possesses the characteristic of being able to win you over with him talent alone. The kind of artist I frankly just flat out enjoy listening to.
Overall Visions Of Love is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.
While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - After All These Years, track 11 - My Heart Belongs To You, and track 12 - We Live For Love
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - That’s What I’m Here For. This is a great track!
Visions Of Love Release Notes:
Jim Brickman originally released Visions Of Love on July 14, 1998 on the Windham Hill Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. That's What I'm Here For - (with David Grow) 2. After All These Years - (with Anne Cochran) 3. One Heart One Love - (with Phil Perry) 4. Still In Love - (with Larry Stewart) 5. Partners In Crime - (with Dave Koz) 6. Your Love - (with Michelle Wright) 7. Like Love - (with Phillip Ingram/Marilyn Harris) 8. Getting Over You - (with Janis Ian) 9. Shower The People - (with Amanda Upchurch) 10. Gift, The - (with Collin Raye/Susan Ashton) 11. My Heart Belongs To You - (with Peabo Bryson) 12. We Live For Love - (with Stephen Bishop)
Weather Report Night Passage Jazz Music CD Review
Richly talented Weather Report have released their latest CD titled Night Passage and Wow! It's good.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Night Passage. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Night Passage has a pleasantly varied, mix of 8 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly superb musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Night Passage is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Jazz fan.
While the entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 3 - Port Of Entry, track 7 - Three Views Of A Secret, and track 8 - Madagascar
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Night Passage. Outstanding!
Night Passage Release Notes:
Weather Report originally released Night Passage on June 2, 1989 on the Columbia label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Night Passage 2. Dream Clock 3. Port Of Entry 4. Forlorn 5. Rockin' In Rhythm 6. Fast City 7. Three Views Of A Secret 8. Madagascar - (live)
Weather Report: Wayne Shorter (soprano & tenor saxophones); Joe Zawinul (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Jaco Pastorious (electric & fretless basses); Peter Erskine (drums); Robert Thomas, Jr. (percussion).
Engineers: George Massenburg, Jerry Hudgins, Brian Risner.
Principally recorded at The Complex, Los Angeles, California.
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Weather Report I Sing the Body Electric Jazz Music CD Review
I Sing The Body Electric is the latest release from Weather Report, and is another winner from this talented group.
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
I Sing The Body Electric is a pleasantly varied, mix of 7 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly talented musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
Overall I Sing The Body Electric is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.
While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 4 - Second Sunday In August, track 5 - Medley, and track 7 - Directions.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Unknown Soldier. Outstanding!
I Sing The Body Electric Release Notes:
Weather Report originally released I Sing The Body Electric on April 20, 1990 on the Legacy Recordings label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Unknown Soldier 2. Moors, The 3. Crystal 4. Second Sunday In August 5. Medley: - (live): Vertical Invader / T.H. / Dr. Honoris Causa 6. Surucucu - (live) 7. Directions - (live)
I Sing The Body Electric Album Notes Weather Report: Wayne Shorter (reeds); Joe Zawinul (keyboards); Miroslav Vitous (bass instrument); Eric Gravatt (drums); Dom Um Romao (percussion).
Additional personnel: Josh Armstrong, Yolande Bavan, Chapman Roberts (vocals); Ralph Towner (12-string guitar); Hubert Laws (flute); Andrew White (English horn); Wilmer Wise (piccolo trumpet).
Recording information: Columbia Recording Studios, New York, New York (11/1971 - 01/1972); Shibuya Kokaido Hall, Tokyo, Japan (01/13/1972).
Stanley Clarke 1 2 to the Bass Jazz Music CD Review
One word describes the CD 1 2 To The Bass from Stanley Clarke... AWESOME!
It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs.
I’m of the opinion that 1 2 To The Bass is certainly Stanley Clarke’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 - Simply Said, track 3 - Where Is The Love, and track 12 - Shanti, Peace, Shalom, Paz
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - 1,2, To The Bass. Great track!
1 2 To The Bass Release Notes:
Stanley Clarke originally released 1 2 To The Bass on April 15, 2003 on the Epic label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. 1,2, To The Bass - (featuring Q-Tip) 2. Simply Said 3. Where Is The Love - (featuring Glenn Lewis/Amel Larrieux) 4. Anna (She Loves The Good Life) 5. Los Caballos (The Horses) 6. Just Cruzin' - (En Hommage A Wes Montgomery, George Benson And Pat Martino) 7. 'Bout The Bass 8. Hair 9. Touch 10. All The Children :: Todos Los Ninos 11. I Shall Not Be Moved 12. Shanti, Peace, Shalom, Paz
Personnel: Stanley Clarke (vocals, piano, acoustic & electric basses);
Glenn Lewis, Amel Larrieux (vocals); Q-Tip (rap vocals); Oprah Winfrey (spoken vocals); Everette Harp (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Doug Webb (saxophone); Michael Hunter (trumpet); Nicholas Lane, Reggie Young (trombone); Hubert Laws (flute); Dr. L. Subramaniam (violin); Bob Leatherman (vibraphone); George Duke (Wurlitzer piano, keyboards); Michael Thompson,
Joe Satriani, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Armand Sabal-Lecco, Reggie Hamilton, James Earl (bass); Vinnie Colaiuta, John Robinson, Gerry Brown (drums).
Producers include: Stanley Clarke, Q-Tip, Dre, Vidal, Quincey Jones.
Andrew Hill Passing Ships Jazz Music CD Review
Passing Ships is the latest release from Jazz Superstar Andrew Hill, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it's own.
Passing Ships is a pleasantly varied, mix of 7 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
I give Passing Ships my highest recommendation. It just plain belongs in any serious music collectors collection regardless of genre preference.
While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 - Passing Ships, track 5 - The Brown Queen, and track 7 - Yesterday’s Tomorrow.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Sideways. Good stuff!
Passing Ships Release Notes:
Andrew Hill originally released Passing Ships on October 7, 2003 on the Blue Note Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Sideways 2. Passing Ships 3. Plantation Bag 4. Noon Tide 5. The Brown Queen 6. Cascade 7. Yesterday's Tomorrow
Personnel: Andrew Hill (piano); Joe Farrell (soprano & tenor saxophone, alto flute, bass clarinet, English horn); Woody Shaw, Dizzy Reece (trumpet); Bob Northern (French horn); Julian Priester (trombone); Howard Johnson (tuba, bass clarinet); Ron Carter (bass); Lenny White (drums).
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on November 7, 1969. Includes liner notes by Michael Cuscuna.
Lenny White Venusian Summer Jazz Music CD Review
The extremely talented Jazz artist Lenny White has released him most recent CD on the Wounded Bird Records recording label, entitled Venusian Summer.
It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it's own.
Venusian Summer has a nicely varied, mix of 6 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
I give Venusian Summer my highest recommendation. It just plain belongs in any serious music collectors collection regardless of genre preference.
While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - Away Go Troubles Down The Drain, track 4 - Prelude To Rainbow Delta, and track 6 - Prince Of The Sea
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Chicken-Fried Steak. This is a great track!
Venusian Summer Release Notes:
Lenny White originally released Venusian Summer on December 14, 1999 on the Wounded Bird Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Chicken-Fried Steak 2. Away Go Troubles Down The Drain 3. The Venusian Summer Suite: Part 1: Sirenes / Part 2: Venusian Summer 4. Prelude To Rainbow Delta 5. Mating Drive 6. Prince Of The Sea
Personnel includes: Lenny White (piano, ARP & Mini-Moog synthesizers, drums, tympani, roto-toms, percussion); Tom Harrel (flugelhorn, Mini-Moog synthesizer); Hubert Laws (flute); Onaje Allen Gumbs (piano, electric piano, Clavinet, organ, Mellotron); Larry Young, Jimmy Smith (organ); Larry Coryell, Al DiMeola, Doug Rodrigues, Raymond Gomez (guitar). Engineers: Dennis MacKay, John Viera, Dane Butcher.
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York, New York and Different Fur, San Francisco, California in June & August 1975.
Wayne Shorter Night Dreamer Jazz Music CD Review
The super talented Jazz artist Wayne Shorter has released him most recent CD on the Blue Note Records recording label, entitled Night Dreamer .
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Night Dreamer . Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Night Dreamer is a pleasantly varied, mix of 7 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Overall Night Dreamer is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - Oriental Folk Song, track 5 - Charcoal Blues, and track 7 - Virgo
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Night Dreamer. This is a great track!
Night Dreamer Release Notes:
Wayne Shorter originally released Night Dreamer on March 1, 2005 on the Blue Note Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Night Dreamer 2. Oriental Folk Song 3. Virgo 4. Black Nile 5. Charcoal Blues 6. Armageddon 7. Virgo - (alternate take, bonus track)
Personnel: Wayne Shorter (tenor saxophone); Lee Morgan (trumpet); McCoy Tyner (piano); Reggie Workman (double bass); Elvin Jones (drums). Liner Note Authors: Nat Hentoff; Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (04/29/1964).
Jim Brickman Valentine Jazz Music CD Review
The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Jim Brickman has released him CD entitled Valentine. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Jim Brickman fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Valentine Jim Brickman’s artistic excellence is on full display as Brickman has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.
Valentine literally grabs your attention right from the start with Valentine and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Destiny, which by the way is another great track.
Valentine has a pleasantly varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Listen to and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Jim Brickman is clearly in top form.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 - To Hear You Say You Love Me, track 10 - Love Of My Life, and track 12 - Destiny.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Valentine. Wow!
Valentine Release Notes:
Jim Brickman originally released Valentine on January 8, 2008 on the SLG Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Valentine 2. To Hear You Say You Love Me 3. Escape 4. Sundown 5. Reflection 6. You 7. Open 8. Brazil Sunset 9. Sacred Moment 10. Love Of My Life 11. Never Alone - (with Lady Antebellum) 12. Destiny - (with Jaci Valesquez)
Personnel: Jim Brickman (piano).
Additional personnel: Jaci Valesquez, Lady Antebellum, Jake Simpson, Tom Douglas (vocals).
Al Dimeola Consequence of Chaos Jazz Music CD Review
One word describes the CD Consequence Of Chaos from Al DiMeola... AWESOME!
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Consequence Of Chaos. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
One of the nicer things about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
I’m of the opinion that Consequence Of Chaos is certainly Al DiMeola’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 6 - Sanctuary, track 10 - Just Three Words, and track 15 - San Marco (Vecchio).
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - San Marco. Good stuff!
Consequence Of Chaos Release Notes:
Al DiMeola originally released Consequence Of Chaos on September 26, 2006 on the Telarc label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. San Marco (Moderna) 2. Turquoise 3. Odyssey 4. Tao 5. Azucar 6. Sanctuary 7. Hypnose 8. Red Moon 9. Cry For You 10. Just Three Words 11. Tempest 12. Storm Off-Shore 13. Black Pearls 14. Africana Suite 15. San Marco (Vecchio)
Personnel: Al DiMeola (guitar); Barry Miles (piano, keyboards); Chick Corea (piano); Mario Parmisano (keyboards); John Patitucci (double bass); Victor Miranda (bass guitar); Ernie Adams (drums, percussion); Steve Gadd (drums); Kornel Horvath (udo drum, shaker); Gumbi Ortiz (percussion).
Scott Hamilton After Hours Jazz Music CD Review
Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better After Hours gets. After Hours put simply is one of Scott Hamilton’s best CDs to date.
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with After Hours. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
After Hours is a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
I’m of the opinion that After Hours is certainly Scott Hamilton’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 - Blues In My Heart, track 8 - How Am I To Know, and track 10 - Steeplechase.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Beyond The Bluebird. This is a great track!
After Hours Release Notes:
Scott Hamilton originally released After Hours on April 15, 1997 on the Concord Jazz label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Beyond The Bluebird 2. Woody 'N' You 3. Blues In My Heart 4. Bye Bye Blues 5. What's New 6. You're Not The Kind 7. Black Velvet (Don Cha Go 'Way Mad) 8. How Am I To Know 9. Some Other Spring 10. Steeplechase
Personnel: Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); Tommy Flanagan (piano); Bob Cranshaw (bass); Lewis Nash (drums).
