Just the Way You Are Review

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Just the Way You Are ReviewI just received this cd for Christmas. I have around 6 od Bireli's cds. I love the added percussion and new direction he's taking on this cd. Every note he plays is gold. From his fast playing to his intricate playing....... it's all so musical, swinging, and grooving. As always, he's in top form. This is the best I've heard his backup band making this my favorite cd of his. You gotta buy this!!Just the Way You Are OverviewOn his latest release, Bireli Lagrene proves again why peers, critics and fans consider him to be the world's most versatile jazz guitarist.Just The Way You Are, Dreyfus Jazz (DRY-CD-36908), teams Lagrene for the fourth time with his world-renowned Gipsy Project band to create a stunning fusion of musical styles encompassing jazz fusion and contemporary jazz guitar, the Gypsy swing style created by Django Reinhardt and other musical influences ranging from rock, pop and country.
Utilizing material from Elvis Presley, George Benson, Billy Joel and a variety of jazz and swing standards, Lagrene forges a unique, compellingly individual sound on both electric and acoustic guitar that effortlessly crosses musical boundaries.Backed by such brilliant supporting musicians as Hono Winterstein on rhythm guitar, Diego Imbert on double bass and Andre Ceccarelli on drums, Lagrene trades solos with saxophone virtuoso Franck Wolf and pianist Roberto Jermaine Landsberger in a daring and unpredictable musical style that defies easy categorization. Never sounding forced or out of place, Lagrene's mastery of multiple jazz guitar styles has propelled his to the forefront of the international jazz scene.
On Just the Way You Are, Lagrene shows again that he is a master of all guitar styles and a slave to none.From the Gypsy jazz-inspired lilt of Lolita and Lune De Miel to the classic vocal stylings of "All of Me," Bireli Lagrene has crafted a modern masterpiece in jazz that will appeal to audiences around the world.


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Rickie Lee Jones Review

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Rickie Lee Jones ReviewRickie Lee's self-titled debut album is essential listening for anyone who considers themselves a fan of jazz, female singer-songwriters, or plain old good music.
When this album hit the marketplace at the tail end of the 70's it was truly an oasis in what had become a rather boring era of music. Punk and disco had both burned themselves out, and the California singer/songwriter movement was on its last leg. There wasn't anything that could be considered "fresh" on the radio. And then, out of nowhere, came "Chuck E's In Love", heralding the advent of the most original artist of the era.
"RLJ" is primarily guitar based (Pirates, released 2 years later, would confirm the multi-instrumental power of Rickie), and the songs are so brilliant that as I write this, 25 years after this album was released, I can still play this music and think how fresh the sound remains. That's a testament to Rickie's writing and playing, which remain unmatched by any modern singer.
"Weasel And the White Boys Cool", a song about an acquaintance (Sal Bernardi), who would later become a lover remains my favorite from this disc. The guitar work on this song is incredible, and Rickie's vocals are playful and gorgeous. And her lyrics, while sometimes unintelligible upon first listen (the hiccuppy nature of her vocals, and her habit of eliding full syllables may turn off some listeners, but they are one of her most endearing traits), are as strong as any writer of popular music.
"Company" is a cabaret classic, and songs of longing like this tune fit Rickie's voice perfectly. This song has been covered many times since its release (Melissa Errico being the most recent), but nobody can capture Rickie's emotions while singing this tune.
"Danny's All Star Joint" is a genuine romp - its a shame Rickie doesn't play this song (and it's sister pieces, "Woody and Dutch" from Pirates, and "Juke Box Fury" from "The Magazine") more often in live shows. Rickie has an incredible way with uptempo pieces of this nature, and they are sorely missed on discs such as "Flying Cowboys".
"Last Chance Texaco" will break your heart if you ponder its meaning, and musically, it has to be one of the saddest uses of the guitar ever recorded. There is genuine heartbreak in this song, and no one conveys this type of feeling as well as Rickie.
"Coolsville" and "Easy Money" are wonderful songs, with what sound at first listen like incredibly simple arrangements. It is only after repeated listenings (and this album deserves such repeated listening) that the subtle complexities in the instrumentation, vocals and harmonies are revealed.
It still amazes me that an album this perfect was a debut release. And amazes me even further that she was able to avoid a spohmore slump by offering up the even more brilliant "Pirates". She is, in my opinion, the best singer of my generation, and a must-own for any serious music fan.Rickie Lee Jones OverviewCritics struggled to categorize Rickie as her 1979 debut soared to #3; they'd never be able to. She slithers from jazz to R&B to folk as you hear her hits Chuck E.'s in Love and Young Blood plus Coolsville; Easy Money , and more!

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Common Ground Review

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Common Ground ReviewEverett Harp again did a wonderful job for his fans, thanks for being true to real Smooth Jazz......always a fanCommon Ground Overview

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Backatown Review

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Backatown ReviewI love this record. A strong rock album that encompasses multiple influences and stitches them together beautifully without being overly respectful of any one tradition. The nine instrumentals range from 21st-century New Orleans brass/hip-hop fills to soul jazz a la Grant Green and Jimmy Smith to straight up rock anthems, and the vocal tracks are just as varied, strong and catchy. Cohesive, flowing, with thought-through virtuoso playing and soloing throughout. 'Backatown' gets the party started...Backatown Overview

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Playin' Favorites Review

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Playin' Favorites ReviewHi there! I gave my own CD 5 stars on the advice of my manager (and my mother) and as there are no tracks listed, here they are:
1. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
2. The Look Of Love
3. Deja Vu (featuring Boney James)
4. Mister Magic (featuring Bob James)
5. Lovely Day (featuring Jonathan Butler)
6. Crazy Love (Van Morrison's)
7. Sunny
8. For The Love Of You
9. Hit The Road Jack
10. You Are Everything (featuring Jeffrey Osborne and Richard Elliot)
11. One On One (featuring Rick Braun)
All my best.......Peter White
email@peterwhite.comPlayin' Favorites OverviewPlayin' Favourites is a collection of Peter White's favorite classic songs from the 60s through the 80s, beautifully re-styled on the guitar, including his rendtions of Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day' and Van Morrison's 'Crazy Love'.

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