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  • Name: (anonymous)
  • Member Since: June 2008
  • Sex: Male
  • Location: Bedfordshire, UK

jazz 2008 by fitzmusic

"stuff i bought during the year...mix of smooth/latin/modern tracks selected from lps"


Last updated: Feb 14 2009
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"was a little disappointed given his p..." more

"was a little disappointed given his pedigree - have plenty of his 70s output......' come on up' and 'heard that' are best tracks" less

"'got it' is the standout track for me..." more

"'got it' is the standout track for me...fresh-sounding, strong percussion...worth a whirl" less

"you will have to think of good reason..." more

"you will have to think of good reasons not to download this....sublime music, beautifully played" less

"three giants of bass on the same set,..." more

"three giants of bass on the same set, tho' feel s most like the recent marcus miller offerings....nice reworking of 'tutu' on here" less

"i like this guy's keyboard style....t..." more

"i like this guy's keyboard style....this is a definite improvement on previous set - one of the best smooth jazz lps this year" less

"loved these guys from way back when t..." more

"loved these guys from way back when they were each doing their own thing...a solid combination....first two tracks are the pick" less

"superior jazzfusion from the veterans..." more

"superior jazzfusion from the veterans....take your pick of tracks" less

"latin-tinged big band sound...excelle..." more

"latin-tinged big band sound...excellent stuff - whole album worth a download....one of this year's faves for me" less

"OK vibe....not enough to distinguish ..." more

"OK vibe....not enough to distinguish the guitar style from plenty of others, but worth a browse" less

"preferred the midtempo tracks on this..." more

"preferred the midtempo tracks on this set...pleasant enough" less

"similar feel to other shilts set on t..." more

"similar feel to other shilts set on this list....agin will work for many but i preferred the other" less

"above average smooth....several track..." more

"above average smooth....several tracks worth checking" less

"laid-back flute sounds....listenable ..." more

"laid-back flute sounds....listenable without grabbing the attention....'funktuation' probably most obvious track" less

"a very agreeable funky fusion vibe......" more

"a very agreeable funky fusion vibe....check out the whole set - consistently good" less

"excellent playing with definite funky..." more

"excellent playing with definite funky hip-hop tones......have a listen" less

"mellow guitar style....title track is..." more

"mellow guitar style....title track is the standout for me" less

"album OK overall....couple of nice co..." more

"album OK overall....couple of nice covers....listenable but no standout for me..." less

"some nice covers on this....funky und..." more

"some nice covers on this....funky undertones for a smooth set" less

"atmospheric.....plenty good tracks......" more

"atmospheric.....plenty good tracks....again more an acid/jazz dance feel....sounds good" less

"finnish jazz....definitely on a dance..." more

"finnish jazz....definitely on a dance tip....smooth stuff, tight playing....explore" less

"very sanborn-ish...above average smooth"

"more jazztronica from the sonar kolle..." more

"more jazztronica from the sonar kollectiv crew....grabs your attention melodically....check it oout" less

"on an acid tip....plenty of artists f..." more

"on an acid tip....plenty of artists feature....i'd call it 'jazztronica'...very listenable" less

"heavy shades of marcus miller....take..." more

"heavy shades of marcus miller....take a few tracks" less

"one of the smooth jazz men you can re..." more

"one of the smooth jazz men you can rely on for consistency....four solid tracks here at least" less

"this is better....'daydreaming' a nic..." more

"this is better....'daydreaming' a nice cut as well as title track" less

"passable cover of ewf's 'reasons'......." more

"passable cover of ewf's 'reasons'....bit anonymous otherwise like a lot of smooth jazz" less

"tracks 2 and 3 are picks....more smooth"

"acid jazz feel.....'tunjito' is a goo..." more

"acid jazz feel.....'tunjito' is a good groove" less

"can't argue with duke's pedigree, tho..." more

"can't argue with duke's pedigree, though this set didn't get me that much on first listenings....liked the version of superwoman with eric benet" less

"solid fusion...a tight set.....worth ..." more

"solid fusion...a tight set.....worth a listen" less

"on the smooth side of fusion....i lik..." more

"on the smooth side of fusion....i liked 'the drop' but take your pick from several" less

"this will grow on you....the voice wo..." more

"this will grow on you....the voice would be enough and she plays bass too....check this out" less

"was disappointed with this given his ..." more

"was disappointed with this given his history....'love will never fade away' is nice" less

"man's a serious drummer and great liv..." more

"man's a serious drummer and great live...gets a bit samey for me but good stuff still" less

"used to have 'the dark before the daw..." more

"used to have 'the dark before the dawn' by this guy....serious keyboard player whilst understated....nice dinner jazz" less

"another smooth jazz man who stands ou..." more

"another smooth jazz man who stands out from the crowd....'constellation' is my standout track" less

"some heavyweight players....solid chu..." more

"some heavyweight players....solid chunk of fusion....check the set" less

"bit breathless for me....version of o..." more

"bit breathless for me....version of o'jays 'darlin darlin baby' is decent" less

"decent modern jazz with quality music..." more

"decent modern jazz with quality musicianship....check out the whole set" less

"good to see plenty of bass-led stuff,..." more

"good to see plenty of bass-led stuff, and if you like that you'll like this....start with 'PR Too!'" less

"pleasant enough without being too mem..." more

"pleasant enough without being too memorable....try 'got my jazz on' for download" less

"above average smooth jazz....check ou..." more

"above average smooth jazz....check out title track, 'bassin', and others" less

"best i've heard from greg osby for a ..." more

"best i've heard from greg osby for a while...consistent without too much introspection...investigate" less

"stellar line up...sublime stuff"

"can't go wrong really....this is tight"

"evolution of their sound...more melod..." more

"evolution of their sound...more melodic, tighter....very listenable" less

"percussive, organic sound"

"jazzy gospel....some nice tracks and ..." more

"jazzy gospel....some nice tracks and a great voice" less

"erykah badu's flautist...a refreshing..." more

"erykah badu's flautist...a refreshing change" less

"saw brass construction back in he day..." more

"saw brass construction back in he day so had to check this out....bit too drum-machine driven for my liking, tho the bass compensates" less

"smooth jazz stylee"

"funky fusion - nice acoustic sound"

"jazz with a hip-hop flava"

"latin grooves"


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