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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

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Bobby Hutcherson Oblique Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin on April 9th, 2010 No Comments



The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Bobby Hutcherson has released him CD entitled Oblique. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Bobby Hutcherson fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Oblique Bobby Hutcherson’s artistic excellence is on full display as Hutcherson 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 is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Jazz music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Hutcherson on several of the tracks. Artists like Alfred Lion and Rudy Van Gelder just to name a couple.

If you’re a Bobby Hutcherson fan, or just a fan of Jazz music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.

While the entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – My Joy, track 4 – Subtle Neptune, and track 6 – Bi-Sectional

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Til Then. What a nice track!

Oblique Release Notes:

Bobby Hutcherson originally released Oblique on August 2, 2005 on the Blue Note Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Til Then

2. My Joy

3. Theme From “Blow Up”

4. Subtle Neptune

5. Oblique

6. Bi-Sectional

Personnel: Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone); Herbie Hancock (piano); Albert Stinson (bass instrument); Joe Chambers (drums).

Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (07/21/1967).

By: Clyde Lee Dennis

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Jackie McLean Action Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin on April 2nd, 2010 No Comments



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

Jackie McLean has been a heavy hitter in the Jazz genre for quite some time now and Action is an excellent illustration as to why.

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

The nice thing about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

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.

Overall Action 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 the entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – Plight, track 4 – I Hear A Rhapsody, and track 5 – Hootnan

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

Action Release Notes:

Jackie McLean originally released Action on June 29, 2004 on the Blue Note Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Action

2. Plight

3. Wrong Handle

4. I Hear A Rhapsody

5. Hootnan

Personnel: Jackie McLean (alto saxophone); Charles Tolliver (trumpet); Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone); Cecil McBee (bass instrument); Billy Higgins (drums). Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood, NJ (09/16/1964).

By: Tom Milson

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