Jason Miles - To Grover With Love
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Artist: Jason MilesEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 2006-07-18
Music Label: Artizen
Soundtracks:
- Winelight
- East River Drive
- Inner City Blues (Makes Me Want To Holler)
- Mr. Magic
- In The Name Of Love
- Black Frost
- Just The Two Of Us
- Summer Chill
- Take Me There
- Let It Flow
- Come Morning
- Brighton By The Sea
- Love Me Still
- Loran's Dance
Free Music Notes for To Grover With Love
Free Music Review: Blues for Mister Magic.
Hit: 5 Stars
Friends and acquaintances, if asked, would more than likely consider me to be a 'card carrying cynic' ( I much prefer the term realist! ). And when it comes to purchasing any music, to add to my ever growing collection, I may tend to be overly cautious. But having fallen victim to many a recording lable's marketing/pr depts. enticing come-on's I find I tend to look long and hard before I take the proverbial leap in handing over my hard-earned dollar for just any piece of music that might look promising. 'Once bitten twice shy!' And when it comes to 'Tribute' discs then my normally subdued internal alarms tend to blare loudly, secure in the knowledge that many of these CD's are much more concerned with seperating you from your money as opposed to actually showing repect for the artist contained within. So, with no small trepidition, I placed on headphones at my local record store, prepared to listen to " To Grover, With Love ", all the while smugly secure in my unfounded suspicions! But, once again, I was proven wrong....and happily so.
While many 'true' Jazz lover's would not find it complimentary Grover Washington ( along with David Sanborn ) may be primarily responsible for beginning the genre referred to as 'Smooth Jazz." And while many may wince at that remark it may, alas, very well be true as well. And with the list of artists to be found on " To Grover, With Love " it looks as though many have 'come home' to show their admiration for one of Jazz's true saxophone giants. A man, along with Stan Getz, who played his instrument in the most lyrical of fashions! And while paying tribute to a musician who has released an almost countless number of disc's may prove to be a task of almost 'herculean proportions' at least they do cover the basics here, and they cover them very well thank you! While I've never been a fan of the Ripingtons' Russ Freeman's " East River Drive " is a real delight. " Just The Two of Us " covered by Regina Belle and George Duke made me once again appreciate this classic and started me wonder why she doesn't cover more jazz standards ( Regina,you are just fantastic ! Keep on singing jazz,this is really your..kingdom ! ).
I must admit it was a thrill to hear Herbie Mann doing "Mr Magic " ( does anyone else remember Push Push? ) and doing it well. Lastly, as usual the Sounds of Blackness and Ronnie Laws rendition of " Inner City Blues " was as it should be....tough, urban and uncompromising. Finishing off the disc is the remarkable " Loran's Dance " led by the Brecker Bros. and Joe Sample and it is a worthy closer to a disc that I have simply fallen for....internal alarms not withstanding.
Overall, what makes any 'Tribute' disc a success isn't necessarily the artist contained within but the admiration and love that they feel for that 'object of affection.' So while the tracks contained here may not surpass the originals in any way they are crafted with a certain caring amd respect that brilliantly shine through. And with Grover leaving us with so much wonderful, unforgettable music it no doubt goes without saying that here is a man who will never be forgotten in our hearts. Mr. Magic may no longer be with us but, in many ways, he'll never be far from our thoughts either. Thank-you Grover!
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Arguably, only David Sanborn has had as much influence on the current crop of smooth-jazz sax stars as Grover Washington Jr., and on this tribute album, we get ample proof of Washington's impact. It's a testament to his talent that Gerald Albright, Dave Koz, and Everette Harp, playing three different horns--alto, soprano, and tenor, respectively--all sound exactly like the G-Man. His sway over the three younger players is so dominant on many of their own recordings, particularly Albright's, that the licks that are nods to Washington are indistinguishable from the originals. All of the instrumental tracks on this 14-song set play like Grover Washington Jr.'s greatest hits, with outstanding arrangements by the producer, keyboardist Jason Miles. On a couple of numbers, the arrangements are stronger than the performances. Tracks that work best are Regina Belle, Steve Cole, and George Duke doing "Just the Two of Us"; Herbie Mann working out on "Mister Magic"; and the Brecker Brothers teaming up with Joe Sample and Joey DeFrancesco on "Loran's Dance." Ronnie Laws and Richard Elliot, two players not influenced by Washington, also offer interesting performances. --Mark RuffinJazz Music CDs
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