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Marc Antoine Universal Language Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 22nd, 2010 Comments Off



The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Marc Antoine has released him CD entitled Universal Language. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Marc Antoine fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Universal Language Marc Antoine’s artistic excellence is on full display as Antoine has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Marc Antoine is one of those musicians that has the ability to just win you over with him talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.

I’m of the opinion that Universal Language is certainly Marc Antoine’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While the entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 4 – Children At Play, track 9 – Point Of View, and track 10 – Crossroads

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Palm Strings. Wow!

Universal Language Release Notes:

Marc Antoine originally released Universal Language on February 15, 2000 on the GRP Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Palm Strings

2. Valerio

3. Celta

4. Children At Play

5. El Camino

6. N.Y. Strolling

7. Elikya (Hope)

8. Bossa Nouveau

9. Point Of View

10. Crossroads

Personnel: Marc Antoine (nylon acoustic & steel-strings guitars, percussion, programming); Lokua Kanza (vocals, guitar); Cara Jackson (vocals); Andy Snitzer (saxophone); Jim Hynes (trumpet); Michael Davis (trombone); Dave Valentin (flute); Philippe Saisse (piano, keyboards, drums, percussion, programming); Jeff Golub (electric guitar, electric sitar, mandolin); Will Lee, Mark Egan, Andre Magna (bass).

Engineers: Philippe Saisse, Roy Hendrickson.

Recorded at Valerian Studio, New York, New York.

By: Tom Milson

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Alan Broadbent "You And The Night And The Music" Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 9th, 2010 Comments Off



Alan Broadbent, the richly talented Jazz artist has released his latest CD titled You And The Night And The Music and Wow! It’s good.

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with You And The Night And The Music. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Alan Broadbent’s most impressive releases ever. Overall You And The Night And The Music is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tracks are You And The Night And The Music [track 1], Withe The Wind And The Rain In Her Hair [track 3], and What’s New [track 6]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2, I Wish I Knew. Outstanding!

You And The Night And The Music Release Notes:

Alan Broadbent originally released You And The Night And The Music on Oct 24, 2006 on the Artistry label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. You And The Night And The Music

2. I Wish I Knew

3. With The Wind And The Rain In Her Hair

4. Baubles, Bangles, And Beads

5. Ceora

6. What’s New

7. Dearly Beloved

Personnel: Alan Broadbent (piano); Brian Bromberg (bass); Joe LaBarbera (drums). Recorded at Castle Oaks Studios, Los Angeles, California on March 15 & 16, 2002.

By: Tom Milson

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Stacey Kent Close Your Eyes Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 6th, 2010 Comments Off



Close Your Eyes is the latest release from Jazz Star Stacey Kent, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Close Your Eyes. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

Overall Close Your Eyes is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 1 – More Than You Know, track 4 – There’s A Lull In My Life, and track 9 – Little White Lies

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7 – I’m Old Fashioned. This is a great track!

Close Your Eyes Release Notes:

Stacey Kent originally released Close Your Eyes on Oct 31, 2002 on the Candid Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. More Than You Know

2. Dream Dancing

3. Close Your Eyes

4. There’s A Lull In My Life

5. It’s Delovely

6. There’s No You

7. I’m Old Fashioned

8. You Go To My Heard

9. Little White Lies

10. Sleep Warm

11. Day In – (with Day Out)

Release Notes Personnel: Stacey Kent (vocals); Jim Tomlinson (tenor saxophone); David Newton (piano); Colin Oxley (guitar); Andrew De Jong Cleynert (bass); Steve Brown (drums).

Recorded at Curtis Schwartz Studios, Sessex, England on November 18-19, 1996.

By: Tom Milson

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