| | Smooth Operators CD (1 Customer Review)
The elements of the smooth jazz style are emphatically played by ten hit artists, including three of their number one radio songs on Smooth Operators. The best compositions on the 14-track compilation feature the smooth grooves of several internationally renown artists, including Britain's Chris Standring with saxophonist Richard Elliot, Soundscape UK, and Austria's jazz guitar genius Peter Legat of Count Basic performing his number one single, "Joy and Pain," and his tribute to Wes Montgomery on "Wes Who?" Adding fuel to the hit songs is Japan's Gota Yashiki playing both of his number one smooth jazz singles "European Comfort" and "In the City Life." This is a unique listening experience for lovers of this contemporary jazz style and stands as a noteworthy documentation of its increasing popularity around the world. ~ Paula Edelstein
Chris Standring,Brian Tarquin, Gota,Count Basic,Shakatak++++
Audio Mixers: Phil Magnotti; Tony Campbell. Smooth Operators Music | List Price | $6.98 (You save $1.33) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Jazz Collections, Smooth | | Label | Instinct | | Orig Year | 2002 | | All Time Sales Rank |  80784  | | CD Universe Part number | 2984358 | | Catalog number | 410597 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 12, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Chris Bangs; Chris Ingram; Chris Standring; Eric Hilton; Ernie McKone; J. Templeman; Olsin Little; Gota Yashiki; David Ylvisaker; Mick Talbot; Nigel Wright; Peter Legat; Rodney Lee; Shakatak; Tony Campbell |
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Burgeoning smooth jazz superstar Steve Cole continues to bridge the gap between pop-jazz and classic R&B on his third studio album, NY LA. Featuring strong melodic statements and truly funky keyboards via the likes of Brian Culbertson and Marquis "Hami" Dair, NY LA is a moody and solid affair. From the disco-influenced "Off Broadway," which harkens back to the best work of the Crusaders, to the Donald Byrd-esque "Interlude IV," tenor saxophonist Cole deftly crosses the boundary from jazz soloist to R&B heavyweight. More Grover Washington, Jr. than Kenny G., Cole manages to keep things organic and simple -- despite the use of programmed drum beats and synthesizers -- a lesson some of ...
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Some bop snobs would have listeners believe that smooth jazz is inherently evil because it is designed to attract R&B and pop audiences -- that commercialism is a place where only infidels, heretics, and blasphemers dwell. But truth be told, smooth jazz is what the artist chooses to make it; some pop-friendly jazz (Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn, Pat Metheny) has been quite creative. Unfortunately, a lot of radio-oriented smooth jazz tends to be contrived and formulaic, and more often than not, Michael Lington's Everything Must Change is a perfect example of an artist modeling himself after what NAC radio is playing instead of gambling with inspiration. The problem with much of this CD isn't the fact that Lington has been influenced by urban contemporary, funk, and pop -- contrary to the assertions of bop snobs, there is no reason why jazz shouldn't be combined with a variety ...
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