Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
In the early 1970s, when John Klemmer left Don Ellis' Orchestra and went out on his own, he soon discovered a formula that worked. An innovator with the electric saxophone, Klemmer mostly caressed the melodies on his commercial recordings, letting his sound tell the story. These easy-listening sounds (which included the major hit "Touch") helped lead the way to today's pop/jazz scene. This 1996 CD sampler has selections from 1975's Touch (including the title cut), Barefoot Ballet, Arabesque, Lifestyle (Living and Loving), Brazilia and Blowin' Gold (which, dating from 1969, predates Klemmer's pop success). The lack of variety between the songs is a minus for those who listen closely, but may be a plus for others who use this CD mostly for romantic backgrounds. Klemmer is joined by oversized rhythm sections that sometimes utilize keyboardist Dave Grusin and guitarist Larry Carlton; he is purposely restrained and plays prettily throughout.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From kr124,99/month
LARRY CARLTON, FeaturedArtist - Dave Grusin, FeaturedArtist - John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - John Theodore Klemmer, ComposerLyricist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1975 GRP Records Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1975 GRP Records Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1975 GRP Records Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1978 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Byron Olsen, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1977 UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, MainArtist
℗ 1976 GRP Records Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - John Theodore Klemmer, ComposerLyricist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1969 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1975 GRP Records Inc.
Byron Olsen, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1977 UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1976 UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1979 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
John Klemmer, Composer, Producer, MainArtist - Stephan Goldman, Producer
℗ 1975 GRP Records Inc.
Album review
In the early 1970s, when John Klemmer left Don Ellis' Orchestra and went out on his own, he soon discovered a formula that worked. An innovator with the electric saxophone, Klemmer mostly caressed the melodies on his commercial recordings, letting his sound tell the story. These easy-listening sounds (which included the major hit "Touch") helped lead the way to today's pop/jazz scene. This 1996 CD sampler has selections from 1975's Touch (including the title cut), Barefoot Ballet, Arabesque, Lifestyle (Living and Loving), Brazilia and Blowin' Gold (which, dating from 1969, predates Klemmer's pop success). The lack of variety between the songs is a minus for those who listen closely, but may be a plus for others who use this CD mostly for romantic backgrounds. Klemmer is joined by oversized rhythm sections that sometimes utilize keyboardist Dave Grusin and guitarist Larry Carlton; he is purposely restrained and plays prettily throughout.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:20
- Main artists: John Klemmer
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: GRP
- Genre: Jazz
© 2004 GRP Records Inc. This Compilation ℗ 1996 GRP Records Inc.
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.