William W. Miller | Sparks, NV United States | 11/29/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Very easy to take cover of a lot of pretty good tunes. Pleasant, and will get a lot of play around my house. Not very inventive, but mellow with a beat, and that's not bad. Five stars as an easy listening album, only four if you're looking for a jazzy hook."
Rick Braun is Great
Steve Branch | Sun City, TX USA | 11/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"At one time in my life I made my living playing jazz music. Although, was never good enough to even think of making it big time. Guys like Rick Braun who play with such SOUL take music to an emotional high that can't be "manufactured" by wanna be musicians. The fact is that he has it. He could play anything at all and the soul would come through. I heard the Shining Star cut off this album on the radio and almost had to pull the car over. I really love the way he plays with such understatement. And, I especially appreciate the fact that he is not trying to perform the mindless jazz gymnastics that so many tasteless wanna be's try to do.
This is great music played by an outstanding musician."
Ultimate Comfort Zone
JazzSoul | 11/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In our uncertain world with much stress and negativity, Rick Braun's amazing trumpet soothes the soul with music that invokes memories of better days. It is an elegant change from the everyday beat of music. When you are weary from the day, put in Yours Truly and your soul will smile. When your day is too hectic, put in Yours Truly and the pace will change. It's a must have in your collection."
Rick does it Again! 5 - Stars! Great CD!
V. M. Edwards | Accokeek, MD USA | 11/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rick Braun has done it again! He always seems to amaze me with his versitility and artmanship. He is always in "Full Stride" and knows what to give his fans. He has taken some great songs and made them even greater by adding his trumphet to them. His rendition of "Holding Back the Years" which is one of my all time favorites, really touched my soul. When you listen to his music, he actually takes you on a journey and each song is an experience in itself. I can't wait to see him perform these songs in person because he is an outstanding performer as well. He never leaves the audience lacking for anything - you always want more. I am a true Rick Braun fan and will continue to experience the journey that he takes me on. Hats off Rick!!! Wonderful CD! You are theeeeee man!"
Yours Truly -- music from a TRUE ARTIST!
Nancy from Neenah | 11/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rick Braun is theeeeeee greatest horn blower of our time - without question! Cute too. :-) One thing we all have to remind ourselves of is that he is always reinventing his sound. I deeply love his music (and live performances), and I am always amazed with the reach he has in accomplishing new sound horizons in each and every CD he comes out with! Rick Braun is a TRUE ARTIST - always, always fresh and exciting even if the tone of the CD (Yours Truly) is mellower than the Rick Braun we are accustomed to....
Although "Yours Truly" has music we've heard before, no one interprets and plays the songs like Rick -- with the style and class this man has! His music - and his message shows his talent and his love for what he does, and for his fans. He is a tough act to follow and yet he always, always, always tops himself!
Ignore the negative reviews - they don't know what they are talking about.