SmoothJazz.com Review
Sandy Shore | Monterey, CA | 06/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As I listen to Virginia guitarist Jim Adkins' new album CITY STREETS, I'm pondering as to what it is about his music that makes me feel so good. The first song of Jim's that I remember being enamored with was "Into the Storm" from his 2002 release TURNING POINT. Now, two albums later, CITY STREETS evolves and continues the outstanding quality I heard in that first listen to his music six years ago. This isn't just a good album... it's a great album... make that exceptional, it's an exceptional recording! My ultimate test of any song is whether or not I would stay with it until it ends, even though I'd be delaying an activity such as getting out of the car or shutting off my iPod or Roku. There is not one track on this new album that I wouldn't want to savor in its entirety before doing something else. Again, I have to ask why that is, and without delving too deeply into some analysis best left to a musicologist (or perhaps a psychologist) I'll simplify it and call it an organic, simple elegance of expression. I love his melodies, the tone he brings out of his instrument, his pacing, his economy of notes, his soul, as it were, coming through his music. Jim Adkins' CITY STREETS works beautifully for me. I can't imagine that it wouldn't work exactly that way for you! ~SCOTT O'BRIEN"
"The Virginian" has done it again
Liv Moi Reime | Bryne - Norway | 11/08/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have again been listening to Jim Adkins' "City Streets" cd, and I have that good feeling that one has when everything is all right and right: I like everything about this cd, the humble sleeve notes from the artist, the sound of the guitar, be it electric or acoustic, the musicians, the tunes, the production; in short Jim Adkins' music is so definitely my music, too. Buy the cd and confirm that this is your music too! You just won't go wrong on this one. And when you love it, as you will, buy his other ones as well.
Regards
Sigbjørn Reime
Bryne, Norway"
Great stuff
A. Mosuro | London | 08/01/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Smooth Jazz enthusiasts look for originality, melody and harmony and much more. I found all these in this CD. I wholeheartedly recommed this to everyone and without any reservations. Jim Adkins is simply great."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1