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Carlos Cannon: In the Name of Love
by Dave Hughes
Carlos Cannon is a young, gifted contemporary saxophonist whose debut CD,In the Name of Love, serves as a good showcase for his talents. It's an enjoyable, feel-good outing, covering many of the various styles and sub-genres of current adult contemporary jazz/R&B. Cannon displays his knack for capturing a good hooky melody and setting it ...
Dan Reynolds: To Be Sure
by Dave Hughes
Dan Reynolds' third release of keyboard-driven contemporary jazz is a pleasant, engaging program of original material (all compositions are by Reynolds, except "One Night in a Storm" by guitarist Vinny Valentino). The format and instrumentation are similar to most other contemporary jazz combos, and there's really not much that's new and different here. But this is, ...
Scott Wilkie: Boundless
by Dave Hughes
Keyboardist Scott Wilkie has released a thoroughly enjoyable contempo outing on Narada Jazz. (Seems like all the labels that became identified primarily with the New Age movement in the 80s have now launched a xxx-Jazz sub-label - Windham Hill and Higher Octave also come to mind.) The CD contains a nice mix of up-tempo, energetic tunes ...
Robert Chini: World Without Tears
by Dave Hughes
San Diego-based Robert Chini (pronounced "keen-e") has extensive and varied musical background. He started out as a drummer, then picked up guitar. While playing in a local band, John Ford Coley was in the audience, and asked if he played bass. Although he didn't (yet), he borrowed a bass, auditioned for the gig, and ...
Lisa Lauren Manor: Timeless
by Dave Hughes
Vocalist and songwriter Lisa Lauren Manor's new CD,Timeless, is one of the strongest debuts I've heard in quite awhile. It's a multi-faceted, rewarding program of varying styles, yet it's centered around contemporary jazz. The CD opens with an energetic, R&B-flavored "Nothin' Down." Next up is the romantic ballad, "Starlite and You," with Manor's expressive ...
Frankie V: Oceans of Dreams
by Dave Hughes
You don't have to think too much about this artist's choice of professional identity (first name ending with the friendly-sounding long 'e' and initial only in lieu of surname) to see what market he's aiming for. Frankie V is obviously trying to capture the flugelhorn segment of the ultra-smooth jazz market, hoping that potential listeners and ...
Hyland Thomas: Moonlight Fiesta
by Dave Hughes
Guitarist Hyland Thomas's Moonlight Fiesta is an all-original program of carefree, uplifting instrumentals. In addition to the commonplace guitar-sax frontline, Bob Hennessy adds harmonica which helps set this music apart from the contemporary pack. There's more percussion than usual, too, which adds a light latin touch and provides a much more pleasant rhythmic kick than drum ...
Eric Marienthal: Walk Tall
by Dave Hughes
Contemporary sax whiz and Chick Corea Elektric Band veteran Eric Marienthal has been appearing with impressive frequency on other people's sessions, while occasionally releasing his own CDs. Until now, his more memorable performances have been those he's rendered in service to others. He makes good progress in remedying that situation with his latest,Walk Tall, a tribute ...
John Klemmer: Making Love
by Dave Hughes
In a way, tenor saxophonist John Klemmer was twenty years ahead of his time. Klemmer was popular and prolific from the mid-seventies through the early eighties with a series of sensual, syrupy albums that were perfect for mellowing out or making out. They made the perfect aural backdrop for candlelight dinners, bubble baths, or ...
Don Diego: This Must Be Heaven
by Dave Hughes
Saxophonist Don Diego joins the ranks of competent saxophonists plying the contemporary smooth jazz/R&B trade. His latest release,This Must Be Heaven, will sit comfortably alongside the works of Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright (both of whom make guest appearances), Art Porter and George Howard (both of whom are feted in the acknowledgements), and Grover ...
