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Craig Chaquico "Four Corners" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 18th, 2010 Comments Off



I can describe the latest release from Smooth Jazz sensation Craig Chaquico for you with just one word… Outstanding!

Four Corners launches with an outstanding track, The Drifter, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It’s a really nice track.

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

Overall Four Corners 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 Smooth Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.

While the entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2, Forbidden Love, track 4, Red Rocks, and track 7, A Mothers Heart.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, Somebody To Love. Good stuff!

Four Corners Release Notes:

Craig Chaquico originally released Four Corners on Jun 29, 1999 on the Higher Octave record label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. The Drifter

2. Forbidden Love

3. Turquoise Moon

4. Red Rocks

5. Arizona Daybreak

6. Somebody To Love – (featuring 3rd Force)

7. A Mothers Heart

8. Haight Ashbury

9. Samba Del Rio

10. Borders

11. Four Corners

Personnel includes: Craig Chaquico (guitar); Richard Hardy (soprano saxophone); Everett Harp (saxophone); Alain Eskinasi, Craig Dobbin (keyboards); Derek Jones (bass); Wade Olson (drums). Producers include: Paul Brown, Russ Freeman, William Aura, Ozzie Ahlers, Craig Chaquico. Engineers include: Craig Chaquico, Ozzie Ahlers, William Aura. Recorded at Brauntosoarus, Woodland Hills, California; Cheyenne Mountain Ranch, Woodland Park, Colorado; Auravision, Ojai, California; Funky Joint Studios, Sherman Oaks, California. Live Recording.

By: Tom Milson

Posted in Jazz Festivals

Euge Groove "Livin’ Large" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 8th, 2010 Comments Off



Livin’ Large is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Sensation Euge Groove, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!

Livin’ Large grabs your attention right from the very first note with Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight and doesn’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Thank You, which by the way is another great track.

Livin’ Large is a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen.

Euge Groove is the kind of artist I really enjoy listening to.

If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this CD. Overall Livin’ Large is an a great release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2, Livin’ Large, track 7 Too Cool, track 9, Silhouette.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 3, XXL

Livin’ Large Release Notes:

Euge Groove originally released Livin’ Large on Mar 09, 2004 on the Narada record label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

2. Livin’ Large

3. XXL

4. Take You Higher

5. Thank You – (featuring JBS)

6. The Gift

7. Too Cool

8. Talk To Me

9. Silhouette

10. Cabolicious

11. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – (TRUE instrumental)

Personnel: Euge Groove (vocals, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, samples); Bridgette Bryant (vocals); JBS (rap vocals); Lee Thornberg (trumpet, flugelhorn); Herman Jackson (vibraphone, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Ollie Marland (Fender Rhodes piano, programming); Ricky Peterson (organ); Jeff Carruthers (keyboards, guitar, programming); David Woods, Johnny Britt (keyboards, programming); Paul Brown (guitar, percussion, programming); Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Alex Al, Roberto Vally (bass); Lil’ John Roberts (drums); Luis Conte (percussion).

By: Tom Milson

Posted in Jazz Festivals

Rippingtons "Black Diamond" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 6th, 2010 Comments Off



I can describe the latest release from Smooth Jazz sensation Rippingtons for you with just one word… Outstanding!

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 is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Black Diamond has a nicely varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist.

One of the really nice things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Smooth Jazz isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artists.

Overall Black Diamond is an outstanding release. Quite possibly the Rippingtons best to date. Really sensational from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this CD.

While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2, Deep Powder, track 3 Seven Nights In Rome, track 7, If I Owned The World

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4, Soul Seeker. Great track!

Black Diamond Release Notes:

Rippingtons originally released Black Diamond on September 16, 1997 on the Windham Hill Jazz record label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Black Diamond

2. Deep Powder

3. Seven Nights In Rome

4. Soul Seeker

5. In Another Life

6. Big Sky

7. If I Owned The World

8. North Peak

9. Angel Fire

10. Jewel Thieves

11. Black Diamond – (acoustic version)

Personnel: Russ Freeman (acoustic, electric, classical, slide, baritone & 12-string guitars, mandolin, keyboards, bass, percussion, loops, drum programming); Mark Williamson (vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion); Jeff Kashiwa (soprano & tenor saxophones, EWI); Nelson Rangell (alto & tenor saxophones, flute); Arturo Sandoval, Mark Ledford (trumpet); David Kochanski (piano, organ, keyboards, drum programming); Brian Moore (guitar, 12-string guitar); Kim Stone (bass, fretless bass); Steve Reid, Pete Escovedo (percussion).

By: Tom Milson

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