Paul Taylor "Hypnotic" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Not sure what's happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Hypnotic gets. Hypnotic simply stated is one of Paul Taylor's best CDs to date.

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.

Hypnotic has a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen.

Paul Taylor is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with his talent. The kind of artist it's really a treat to be able to listen to.

Listen to this CD and I believe you'll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Paul Taylor's sax work is in top form. Of particular note on this offering is Hypnotic. If you're even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you'll enjoy this CD.

While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2, Flight 808, track 3, PT Cruiser, track 7, Pendulum

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1, Hypnotic. It's a great track!

Hypnotic Release Notes:

Paul Taylor originally released Hypnotic on Sep 25, 2001 on the Peak Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Hypnotic


2. Flight 808


3. PT Cruiser


4. Tuesday Afternoon


5. Dream State


6. Sunshine


7. Pendulum


8. Come Over


9. Summer Park


10. Free Fall


11. Palisades

Personnel: Paul Taylor (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Dino Esposito, Oji Pierce (various instruments); Kurt Jackson (guitar, keyboards, programming); Paul Pesco, Tony Maiden, Brian Monroney (guitar); Mathew Edralin (keyboards, Moog synthesizer, programming); Alex Al (bass guitar); Lenny Castro (percussion).