I’ve purchases a number of the “most relaxing” series and generally liked them, but for my money this was the best so far. If you favor jazz tunes oriented around well known, classic songs, then you’ll like this one. As usual, the group and soloists featured are widely varied. I believe this is the first time I’ve heard someone play jazz harmonica! I’m not especially a harmonica fan, and if you’re not either, don’t turn up your nose at this until you’ve heard it. I especially enjoy jazz sax, and in this regard this album doesn’t disappoint. There are several nice, bluesy tracks along this line. The CD may not be serious or modern jazz, it may not satify the true jazz affectionado, but for a wonderfully relaxing, breezy, varied, and straight ahead jazz experience, grab a cool drink, lay back in your hammock, and enjoy.
Rating: 4 / 5
February 13th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Sorry, played this several times to see if it would grow on me but can’t get into it. Prefer Jeff Golub.
Rating: 2 / 5
February 13th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I’ve purchases a number of the “most relaxing” series and generally liked them, but for my money this was the best so far. If you favor jazz tunes oriented around well known, classic songs, then you’ll like this one. As usual, the group and soloists featured are widely varied. I believe this is the first time I’ve heard someone play jazz harmonica! I’m not especially a harmonica fan, and if you’re not either, don’t turn up your nose at this until you’ve heard it. I especially enjoy jazz sax, and in this regard this album doesn’t disappoint. There are several nice, bluesy tracks along this line. The CD may not be serious or modern jazz, it may not satify the true jazz affectionado, but for a wonderfully relaxing, breezy, varied, and straight ahead jazz experience, grab a cool drink, lay back in your hammock, and enjoy.
Rating: 4 / 5