Jazz Articles about Jay Rowe

Jay Rowe: Red Hot and Smooth

by Paul Lewis
April 4, 2007

This is smooth jazz; but those who fear Kenny G need not worry; these tunes are all originals and expressed with original style. However, purists beware. This album jumps but in spots gets lazy, like taking a hit off a bong. Jay Rowe's style is very intense, full of rich chords and finger-work dancing up and down the keyboard. The compositions can, at times, sound repetitive but are resolved satisfactorily. But this album is all about Mr. ...