Craig B. (Zonker) from RENTON, WA Reviewed on 6/10/2007...
BMG Club edition
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Angie C. from SEASIDE, CA Reviewed on 5/31/2007...
This cd and case are in great.
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CD Reviews
Brown's best outing
Scott Woods | Columbus, Ohio United States | 05/22/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This record is a few years old, but still Norman Brown's most consistent and highly lauded effort to date. This record walked a thin line between cheese and tradition, and kept its walk straight down the middle. His playing is strong, his songs not unbearable, and his translations pretty remarkable. This album is about as cool as smooth jazz gets anymore since George Howard left us, and that's saying a lot.If you want to see how wide-ranging and mindful contemporary and smooth jazz can be, or if you just want to hear some really strong guitar-picking, pick it up. You won't be sorry on any count, and even some of the traditionalists may find merit in the work and playing that isn't in his later albums. This is the only Brown album you HAVE to get."
"STILL AMAZING"
Howard Riesel | Long Island, NY | 10/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a smooth jazz fanatic and guitar player, there is a consistent wealth of talent that keeps my ears busy and happy.
To date, "After THe Storm" remains as my favorite smooth jazz
recording. Aside from being one of greatest guitar players, the
producing and arranging on this CD is nothing short of extraordinary.THe whole CD is excellent. It is best played in the car. The tracks are infectious. While there are many smooth
jazz CD's that are superb on all levels, this one is the "epitome" of smooth jazz guitar.Having most of Brown's discography, I still find this to be his best work. I think it's hard to top such a gem as "After The Storm"."
The Best Smooth Jazz
David Wood | Des Moines, Iowa | 04/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have a lot of smooth jazz CD's and without a doubt this is the best one I have. I listen to it all the time and never get tired of it. On other smooth jazz CD's it seems there is always one or more song titles you don't like; but every one on this CD is outstanding. Norman is so smooth and lyrical on "After the Storm." I am eagerly awaiting his next album."
Another good one to work too
Michelle D. Mcgriff | Portland, OR | 01/12/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Before I even got finished with Track 2 I was hooked. The haunting sound of Take me there, took me there. I was already ready to work with it. I am a romance writer and use primarily Jazz for setting scenes. Norman Brown was an easy one with work with using many of my favorite musicians together in a way that quickly put this CD on the top of MY chart."
A Must Buy
Marthe Mendo | Los Angeles, CA | 10/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been a Norman Brown fan for years. This CD was one of the first Jazz cd's I bought and I've never looked back. I have listened to all his releases and I have to say that this one is my all time favorite. As I go back and listen to this CD it sounds just as good as it did the first time I listened to it. Even though he was beginning his career, I believe that it is some of the most heartfelt, soul driven guitar playing I have ever heard. Every time I listen to Norman play, its as if he was singing through the guitar. You have got to get this."