Walter Beasley "Won't You Let Me Love You" 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 Won't You Let Me Love You gets. Won't You Let Me Love You stated simply is one of Walter Beasley'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.

Won't You Let Me Love You has a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

Overall Won't You Let Me Love You 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.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, Won't You Let Me Love You. Outstanding!

Won't You Let Me Love You Release Notes:

Walter Beasley originally released Won't You Let Me Love You on Jul 11, 2000 on the Shanachie Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Babygirl


2. Comin' At Cha


3. Sideshow


4. Theresa


5. Sleep Tight


6. Won't You Let Me Love You


7. Tantam


8. I Wanna Know


9. Groove In You


10. Visions

Personnel: Walter Beasley (alto saxophone, saxophone, synthesizer); Michael Colina, Andrew Sherman, Phil Davis (keyboards, programming); Dow Brain (keyboards); Kevin Barry (acoustic guitar); Jeff Lockhart, Chuck Loeb, Tyrone Chase, Martin Estrada (guitar); Baron Browne, Chris Loftlin (bass); Ron Mahdi (acoustic bass); Mark Simmons (drums); Ricardo Monzon (percussion); Rhea Dummett, Tiffany Davis (background vocals). Producers include: Walter Beasley, Dow Brian, Kavin Hoo, Andrew Sherman, Michael Colina.

Steve Oliver "3-D" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

The exceptionally talented Smooth Jazz artist Steve Oliver has released his CD entitled 3-D. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Steve Oliver fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of 3-D Steve Oliver's artistic excellence is on full display as he has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be his best work to date.

This one grabs your attention right from the very beginning with Magic World and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song See You Soon, which is another great track by the way.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you've got one of Steve Oliver's most impressive releases ever.

This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It's quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Smooth Jazz fan.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4, Chips And Salsa. What a nice track!

3-D Release Notes:

Steve Oliver originally released 3-D on Aug 24, 2004 on the Koch Jazz label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Magic World


2. Wings Of Spring


3. You Rescued Me


4. Chips And Salsa


5. She's Got The Way-O


6. Oh Yeah


7. Let It Go


8. 3-D Third Dimension


9. Funhouse


10. In The Shade Of Cool


11. Imagine


12. See You Soon

Personnel: Steve Oliver (guitar); Eric Marienthal (saxophone); Tom Schuman (keyboards); Rochon Westmoreland (bass guitar); Harvey Mason (drums, percussion). Recording information: SchuBox Studios, Las Vegas, Nevada; Firehouse Recording Studios, Pasadena, California; Westie World Studios, Banning, California.

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).