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Four Corners works its way backwards through the musical life of this former rock guitarist (Jefferson Starship) and current smooth jazz phenomenon. The disc opens with the sound of a rush of wind leading into the laid-back Russ Freeman composition "The Drifter," which finds the two friends contemplating the universe with swirling, soaring acoustic and electric guitars amid spacy atmospheric sounds and percussive rumbling. Combining a crunchy shuffling hip-hop groove with more organic tribal rhythms behind a cool weave of his guitar and Ozzie Ahlers' bluesy keyboard harmonies, Chaquico explores both the calm and the energy inherent in the color shifts as a "Turquoise Moon" rises over the desert. "Red Rocks" -- featuring the lazy flügelhorn accents of John Halblieb -- and the densely percussive "Arizona Daybreak" also capture that vibe.
Then Chaquico invites listeners back to where it all began, the years before he joined Starship when he was listening to their first incarnation, Jefferson Airplane. His abstract approach to "Somebody to Love" requires more than one listen to catch the familiar melody. He and soprano saxman Richard Hardy spin in psychedelic circles around a marching drumbeat hypnosis created by 3rd Force. "Haight Ashbury," no doubt conceived by Chaquico and co-writer Boney James as an ode to San Francisco and flower power, comes across not as a '60s throwback but simply another radio-perfect hit crafted by producer Paul Brown. And while Chaquico's albums usually tackle adult issues like spirituality and ancient explorations, it's touching to see him convey a more innocent childlike wonder on the gentle sway of "A Mother's Heart." ~ Jonathan Widran
Live Recording
Recorded at Brauntosoarus, Woodland Hills, California; Cheyenne Mountain Ranch, Woodland Park, Colorado; Auravision, Ojai, California; Funky Joint Studios, Sherman Oaks, California.
Engineers include: Craig Chaquico, Ozzie Ahlers, William Aura.
Personnel: Craig Chaquico (guitar); Russ Freeman (guitar, keyboards, keyboard programming); Everette Harp (saxophone); David Christophere, Richard Hardy (soprano saxophone); Kevin Pallidini (tenor saxophone); John Halblieb (flugelhorn); Ozzie Ahlers (keyboards, percussion); Bill Heller (keyboards, programming); Craig Dobbin, Alain Eskinasi, Mark Ellis Stephens (keyboards); Wade Olson (drums); Alex Marlowe (percussion); Paul Brown (programming).
Audio Mixers: Craig Chaquico; Russ Freeland; Nick Saldano; Ozzie Ahlers; Steve Sykes.
Recording information: Lunatunes; Ozworld.
Photographer: Jay Blakesberg.
Arranger: Paul Brown .
Personnel includes: Craig Chaquico (guitar); Richard Hardy (soprano saxophone); Everett Harp (saxophone); Alain Eskinasi, Craig Dobbin (keyboards); Derek Jones (bass); Wade Olson (drums).
Producers include: Paul Brown, Russ Freeman, William Aura, Ozzie Ahlers, Craig Chaquico.
Four Corners Music | List Price | $16.98 (You save $4.99) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Pop, Instrumental, New Age, Guitar | | Label | Higher Octave | | Orig Year | 1999 | | All Time Sales Rank |  25632  | | CD Universe Part number | 1165206 | | Catalog number | 47498 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 29, 1999 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Russ Freeman - guitar, keyboards, keyboard programming
Paul Brown - programming
Russ Freeman - guitar, keyboards, keyboard programming
Craig Chaquico - guitar
Bill Heller - keyboards, programming
Richard Hardy - soprano saxophone
Alain Eskinasi
Craig Dobbin - keyboards
Wade Olson - drums
Ozzie Ahlers - keyboards, percussion
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Craig Chaquico Four Corners Songs Four Corners Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Smooth & Easy Yet Upbeat and Stimulating
Ditto the title
Submitted by a reviewer (Darlington, PA, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  This music hits the mark!
I enjoy Jazz music that is both smooth and uplifting, and the music in this album is the best at both that I have heard from this artist. I am thoroughly enjoying it. (Rh)
Submitted by a reviewer (East Carondelet, IL, USA)
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A young adult perspective
This '99 album is very easy listening. I have enjoyed Four Corners for years; it inspired me throughout my high school experience, and I still love it years later as an adult finishing college. So, the music has an appeal to teens and adults alike. If you're sick of busy radio and seizure-inducing mainstream, give this versatile Smooth Jazz/New Age acoustic guitarist a listen! His other albums offer similarly enjoyable listening experiences. They lack somewhat in distinctiveness from one another, which is why I feel no need to buy new albums until I hear something excitingly different.
Submitted by broodwolf (WA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Southwestern flair
A bit of fresh air. Chaquico,s twangy guitar cuts bring to mind mountains and Big Sky country. Easy listening Southwestern sounds. A little different from the norm, but pleasant enough.
Submitted by RAKAR5 (Meriden, Ct, USA)
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