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Free Music Notes for MoyoFree Music Review: No disappointment Hit: 4 StarsAs she is my favorite artist, I always have high expectations for every new CD of hers. She delivers again, this time on the first CD she has ever produced.
But no matter who produces it, the end result is inevitably a high-quality CD. This CD is as enjoyable as any of her other efforts, and she's so good at alternately carrying the tune and adding inflections when another person takes over, often the sax player as she's had a few good ones over the years and has Paul Taylor and Gerald Albright on this one.
Free Music Review: Keiko making exciting music again Hit: 5 StarsI have loved Keiko Matsui's music for years now and have attended many of her live shows. This album reminds me of her earlier jazzy works as opposed to the more recent "new age" style (although that was beautiful in its own way). This album is definitely a must have as it is a fine work of jazz showmanship and has many exciting world beats. Keiko produced this album herself and she did a masterful job. Great addition to any record collection.
Free Music Review: Up and coming star Hit: 5 StarsI really like the style of jazz this young lady does. I can listen to her CD over and over again. I love it. Definately worth having in your collection.
Free Music Review: Keiko Matsui at her best Hit: 5 StarsI have become a Keiko Matsui fan, and for an old sixties hippy, that's a big statement. In fact, I will say that this lady's lovely piano melodies coupled with a cogent rhythm in many cases are very often the background music to my own artistic moments. I believe Keiko Matsui is the most talented artist I have discovered since the Beatles! This album offers fresh, new adventures, but always there are the gentle Matsui melodies, and the input of her talented, multi-dimensional friends. Keiko's music matters, it is creative but also beautiful, calming but also very alive. You can't buy better by any artist!
Free Music Review: Not Keiko Matsui-bland and piano in background Hit: 2 StarsI have bought all of her prior albums, and many by her husband Kazu, and have usually been pleased with the distinctive variety of mix with piano and a variety of jazz or new age styles. But while this CD has a cut or two worth listening, most of this could be exchanged blindfolded with a large number of other boring lounge acts. Unfortunately, this album is like the many other "popular" jazz artists who tend to all sound alike, akin to the bland Americanized taste of a Mexican meal that is on the menu at almost every chain restaurant in the country. She used to be different, original and....I was listening to this for the first time in my office and someone came by and said "I thought you didn't like Kenny G." (I don't!) On many cuts, the main sound is sax, or some other not-her, so if you are looking for a variety of playing, like Wildflower to Dream Walk to others, it is not here.
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