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very soothing and exotic sounding. great napping music.
very soothing and exotic sounding. great napping music.
I'm not a big fan of so-called smooth jazz, however, this album transcends the genre as far as I'm concerned. It's just simply great music and a great jazz album, period. Besides, any jazz musician will probably tell you that these tunes are a bit more complicated than they sound. Beautifully written, orchestrated, and played. One for the ages.
It was a great thing whenever Bob James & Earl Klugh would team up. Apart, they both tended to get a little too crazy. Together, they played off of each other so well and brought out the best. Their's was a true collaberation of their best points. People might very well be dismissive of this album, as well as their work together, but it is a great treat to be able to see the results of their work.
I really don't understand some people. If you don't like something then you don't like it. The type of misic you listen to should not put all other music in a category that makes it less than anything else. I really get tired of elitist jazz critics putting all other forms of music in the garbage because it wasn't written back in the '50s or '60s and played by Miles or Coltrane. Let music be music and if you don't like don't listen to it. BTW, I have all earl Klugh's albums and CDs.
We are sorry, but this album can't be part of your eMusic "paid" membership - at this time, in your country. Yeah, right.
I know, sophisticated listeners aren't supposed to like pop-jazz like this, but this record is still quite pleasing and satisfying. After all, that is Ron Carter on bass...