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"great samplings from the table of Jazz & Funk ~ Lounge"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 03/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The best part of a jazz compilation is the tasting of different delectable selections from a dinner table, eating and carrying on a good conversation. And occasionally tapping your foot or grooving to the every slight music in the background. This doesn't happen very often, but when it does "Jazz Lounge 2", twenty eight chilled nu-skool jazz by today's coolest artists on the circuit today. A journey into oblivion with several layers of eclectic Jazz, Funk and blends of electro instrumentals rich with underground vibes. Rare cues are "ANGELS", featuring Norah Jones with Wax Poetic a perfect matchup ~ "SUMMER SUN" has Koop featuring Yukimi Nagano you always smile with clouds in the sky ~ "EIGHTY-EIGHT" with Camiel haunting instrumental with bosa nova arrangements ... ~ "INTRASPETTRO" opening latin beat with Les Hommes is intoxicating ~ "GUIMAR", Aim takes syncopation to another level into the world of funk ~ "CHOK A BLOK AVENUE", with the Big Band sound of Bario Jazz Gang ~ "VIA BEATO ANGELICO" did someone notify the Italian Secret Service ~ "STREET SCENE" features my favorite of all St. Germain, with a steady and groovy funky mix with room to spare.Definitely upping the standards of seamlessly, ingeniously and amazing variety of styles and moods in this upbeat happy release. The smooth flow of all the tracks makes this a worthwhile venture into the hip, down with it cool and magical atmosphere that Jazz Lounge creates with new grooves, gotta love it!Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ ....~ (3/04/2003)"

Nice, eclectic blend.

J. Massa | Beaverton, OR United States | 01/18/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I was drawn to these discs by the Norah Jones track, Angels. You really should decide if you like (or dislike) Jazz and Lounge music before you delve into this compliation. I've had a few guests ask "What the hell is this?". Just keep that in mind!"