"Marc Antoine has once again done a beautiful job making this latest CD Mediterraneo. It's just about the only thing that plays in my car. Listening to it over and over again, I find there is always something I failed to hear the first time. All of the selections are wonderful but if I just had to pick, I'd say "Lady", Mediterraneo, Gringo, Funky Picante, Oh, forget it, I can't choose, every cut is MARVELOUS!!!! This music makes you wanna MOVE!!!! Thanks Marc, keep up the good work. A Loyal Fan.
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I love this album!
Anthony Marray | Ohio United States | 03/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is probably the only album I own out of 100 that is mostly if not entirely instrumental. I first heard Marc Antoine on the song "Escape" composed by Jim Brickman. I first listened to the copy of Jim Brickman's album but after the listen I realized Marc Antoine was the best part of that song, so I got his album instead. I was not disappointed by this album (probably the most romantic I own). "Cubanova" is the best track but "Gotham" is pretty incredible too. Great background music to listen to, especially at night."
Another classy winner : Cool, hip, & exotic!
R. Uziel | Southern California, USA | 10/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Marc is on a roll! Here he returns to take his listeners on yet another multi-faceted, all-encompassing musical adventure! He runs the gammut on his trademark guitar styles, sounds, and exotic flavors - all blended to perfection. This is prime Marc Antoine! The featured sounds on this CD are Spanish flamenco guitar, hip-hop, cool jazz grooves, exotic Afro-jazz, and worldbeat, with a few classical textures. Marc even delivers a little refined 'gothic' flair on "Gotham". He truly is gifted as the versatile guitarist that he is, creator of original sonic soundscapes that transport the listener to exotic locations. His "Mediterraneo" is undoubtedly another chart-topping album and, as always, it's a fabulous 'work of heart'! This is an intimate jazz excursion that will ignite your senses! It's so cool, it sizzles! Thank-you, Dave Koz, for your excellent musical sensibility, presentation, and collaboration on this excellent CD! You are both providing fans with "la creme de la creme" on this one!"
A smooth and melodic Jazz treat
musicfan | Los Angeles, CA | 09/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was very eager for the release of guitar great Marc Antoine's " Mediterraneo", his first on Dave Koz's label , Rendezvous Entertainment. The album retains Antoine's melodic Spanish flavor while on some tracks he uses horns to mix in a straight jazz sound. Tracks such as "Senor Groove" and "Funky Picante" are up-tempo groove pieces that show off Antoine's incredible picking ability and true musicianship. On other more romantic tracks such as "Lady" and "Alejandro's Lullaby" Antoine gives classic Latin beats dreamy qualities. Overall this album is an amazing fusion of haunting Latin sounds and cool contemporary jazz, and reaffirms Marc Antoine's place as one of the most talented musicians in world/jazz music."