Blues with great color
stan_the_bookman | NY | 12/16/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is nicely done and it gives wonderful color to the blues. While the songs stay true to the blues structure, they are creatively done in different time signatures. At least one is in ¾ and there's one in something like 8/15... but the song is so well done that you can hardly tell - it just flows.
The interludes connect each piece so there are no sudden changes in tone. Wonderful melodies convey the true circuit of emotion we associate with jazz. Highly recommended for jazz fans who love blues or instrumentals.
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Not Flashy. Simply Beautiful.
Lynn_Ross | Birmingham, AL | 12/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While I don't personally know the arranger I do know great music. I heard a cut from this CD on WBLZ in Birmingham and that was enough for me to run out and buy the CD. This is a wonderful and moving collection of instrumentals that I found relaxing as well as inspiring. While the songs are all blues, they take the listener on a journey through different emotions from despair to hope . Not flashy. Simply beautiful."
Listen your stress away...
Chuck | New York | 02/04/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Because I'm a writer, I enjoy music without lyrics so that I can listen while I work. This CD has a very relaxing feel to it and it keeps me from feeling stressed while I'm concentrating. It's a nice recording if you're looking for jazz without blaring trumpets (which I like - but not when I'm writing) or for something to just sit back and enjoy while you drink your Saturday morning coffee. I agree that the melodies are nice and that the group plays with cohesiveness."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1