Jazz Articles

Praful: One Day Deep

by Brian Soergel
April 12, 2004

Praful, a German-born-and-raised wind instrumentalist (sax, flute, plus Rhodes and other stuff) now based in Amsterdam, has injected some much-needed punch into the sometimes tepid smooth jazz scene with his single “Sigh.” The whole CD is just as good, eleven acid/chill/smooth/funky songs that often defy description and show there’s plenty of room—and plenty of room—for innovative new music on radio. You know you’re in for something special when you hear moog, weird vocals and throaty sax during the opening song ...