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Savage is the classic example of one who loves what they do

LizO | Colorado Springs, CO United States | 02/10/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard his work on the Rocky Mtn. PBS production of "Colorado Landscapes." Not knowing who the guy was after a million times watching the video I decided I needed to search more into this master of the flute and sax.Well, three CDs later "Rush Hour" is the best sampling of his range. Pieces like "Wind River," "Scenic Route," "Coral Princess" and "Innuendo" are absolutely worth listening to over and over again. This is not just smooth jazz but a group of songs that make you feel good. "Wind River" makes me think of floating down the Colorado River or driving through the canyons of Western Colorado, soulful and strong.I highly recommend this CD even if you have never heard his music before. His music brings civility to your daily insanity."

Rush Hour is as Good as Smooth Jazz Gets!

Raymond J. Posch | Littleton, CO USA | 01/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bryan Savage has long been a great sax and flute player and a good composer. Now he has gone to the next level with Rush Hour... it's got great compositions, great playing, and great arrangements/production of the tunes. These are the kind of songs that you expect to be used in good movie scenes. The title cut smokes, and I predict will go high on the jazz charts. My favorite tracks are: Rush Hour (you can't sit still to this one), Scenic Route (dreamy), Wind River (sexy tango), Innuendo (haunting), and the remix of Coral Princess (3rd Force at its best). Bryan has included remakes as usual--this time excellent jazz versions of Sunny and My Cherie Amour. This is one great blend of smooth jazz numbers, and there's not one on the CD that you will want to skip."

Sexy, calming, energizing!

Shelby H. Swatek | Simi Valley, CA USA | 07/11/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is not "smooth jazz" in the nauseating sense made famous by certain clarinet players. This rocks. Groovin' baseline, hot licks, great variety of rhythm. This CD is my preferred favorite, many nights running, after fighting L.A. traffic all the way home. Sexy, calming, energizing, -- if someone could bottle what this CD does for me they would make a mint! (You gotta try it!)"