U-Nam - Back from the 80's
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Free Music Review: Unbelievable
Hit: 5 Stars
This is awesome listening. I really enjoy listening to this work of art. This is my first recording of U-nam and I am very impressed. If you love jazz guitar this will definately rock your world.Free Music Review: Yep, it is smooth.
Hit: 5 Stars
There's no doubt about it. In fact U-Nam out-Benson's Benson throughout, particlarly on George's own Turn Your Love Around. Uh, no he's not singing, his guitar is though. So yeah, do yourself a favor and pick this up, put it on, and let it play. Be secure with the knowledge that you won't reach for the fast forward button. Now I will say that I've actually purchased the Special Limited Edition 2 CD set, which features remixes from his first release. They are awwwwwriiiight, however, I really don't think it's worth the investment, so stick with this one. On the Limited Edition, all tracks have vocals, and deep into most songs, the melodic way is lost, well it's lost on me, and being a melodic kind of guy, that turns me off. I'd also like to point out that Phil Perry is on one of these re-mixed tracks, Right Here, Right Now, and his screaming is starting to get on my nerves. All his songs seem to end like fire alarms, and that is worrying. He needs to calm down. Free Music Review: An astonishing work 0f art,audiophile masterpiece.
Hit: 5 Stars
The lack of reviews is very disturbing to me because this cd screams quality in every possible way.The guitar playing is first rate and is equal to George Benson in expertise.The production of this album is amazing due to highly top rated musicians and the recording quality is absolute audiophile standard...what more can you ask for...highly recommended.Free Music Review: SmoothJazz.com Review
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm always fascinated with the difference between musical competence and the kind of musicianship that creates monster hits. I think what it comes down to is a combination of strong, compelling compositions, a brilliant support team, and perhaps most importantly, a positive vibe that's a perfect match for the times. Enter native Parisian U-Nam (Real name - Emmanuel Abiteboul - "Manu" for short -- Note the reversal for his stage name U-Nam) and his new album BACK FROM THE 80's. It's got all the ingredients, and it's gonna be a smash. It's really the quintessential Smooth Jazz guitar album for today, with all the ingredients I just mentioned locked solidly in place. U-Nam's main musical influence is George Benson, which will be immediately apparent when you hear his playing. George himself has got to be impressed! I certainly am. This is an awesome collection of tunes, from the first hit single (a killer remake of the Crusader's classic "Street Life," featuring Jeff Lorber on Fender Rhodes) to an absolutely stunning instrumental version of the Benson hit "Turn Your Love Around." Actually there's not a single track on this disc that doesn't deserve airplay. This is a totally fresh, energetic tour de force into some 80's nostalgia and tasty originals... all with a very hip musical patina. U-Nam calls his music "Classy, Jazzy, Funky, Frenchy." I call it essential for this format right now. If you're a Smooth Jazz programmer and you're not playing something from BACK FROM THE 80's on your station, then your programmer's license should be revoked! ~SCOTT O'BRIENFree Music Review: Feel good album.
Hit: 4 Stars
U-nam is the pen name of a brlliant, young, talented French guitarist, the new rising star in the Smooth Jazz field, Parisian born and based Emmanuel Abiteboul at his sophomore effort.
If you like Benson-ish guitar players over smooth grooves then U-Nam hits the bill.
Quality instrumentals like "Mister GB", "Breezin Ma" and "Slowdown" ooze a feel good factor.
The Crusaders' "Street Life" and George Benson's "Turn Your Love Around" receive refreshing contemporary covers.
On "From Overseas", Maysa adds her trademark scat vocal.
The album shows an impressive line-up of world-renowned musicians : Jeff Lorber , Paulinho DaCosta, Michael White, Alex Al, Andy Narell, Maysa, Steve Harvey, Melvin Davis and a bunch of excellent French musicians as well and is inspired by the music and musicians that U-Nam was listening to when he was a kid back in the early 80s.
The CD 2 is an 80's Soul set featuring 2 standouts "Love's taking Over" with Rahsaan Patterson and "Right Here Right Now" with Phil Perry.
I am loving it.
You will like it.
Enjoy !
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