Smooth jazz tour de force
Mark V. Fletcher | Indianapolis, IN USA | 11/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Similar to Grover Washington Jr.'s Winelight album this album is not for jazz purists but for those who want beautiful arrangements, some with a funky beat, some soulful and romantic. This is perfect music for a dinner party or a romantic interlude.
This is the epitome of "Smooth Jazz", that is to say, very commercial and very listenable. I am a musician and I know this is much more "pop" and "soul" music than jazz, but I like it!! I like it alot!! I just wish Mr. Watanabe had made more like this."
Unbelievable
Lovblad | Geneva, Switzerland | 08/15/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"OK thiy is very very very smooth jazz. But is is incredibly beautiful. Extremely well-played light jazz from a very talented japanese sax player who ahes been able to surround himself with the best players...back then..-This recording is from the early to mid-80's and really has stood the test of time well. Ok it is not experimental but it is still very very soulful in its own way. Very smooth soft jazz but not in the bad way this sounds. This is very beautiful music."