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Even if this Chicago-based saxman has always been one of the most grittily soulful of today's top smooth jazz artists, there's always been the sneaking suspicion on his previous four release that he'd been holding out somewhat -- covering his truest funk-jazz with way too much slick pop sheen. If the title of this superior collection is indicative of the true persona that's here to stay, then genre fans will be in for a powerful adventure. There are none of those right-in-your-face catchy/fluffy pop hooks, at least not right away; a potent live ensemble backs the jumpy, David Sanborn-esque opener "Bounce," which builds to a bluesy jam with wilder playing than usual. "Cote Seine" matches the hot modern chill vibe with some of Steve Cole's most low-key, cool playing ever recorded. Could it be he finally learned that less is more? He finally gets to his trademark horn texturing on "Curtis," but does so in the dreamy, retro-soul spirit of his hometown legend Curtis Mayfield. "Just a Natural Thang" starts with a strong pop hook, but its trappings are loose and bluesy rather than superproduced. Even on the more overtly commercial tracks like the disco-meets-Memphis-driven "Metro," Cole captures the magic of his fiery live performance. "Take Me" reminds us of the lighthearted singer/songwriter vibe of his previous CD Spin -- likeable but a lot less engaging despite a singalong hook. Most artists in smooth jazz achieve success with a certain style and formula and stick with it, lest they alienate radio programmers and fans. Cole has scored many hits while on the road to finding his true voice, and with any luck, he'll stay right there as the perfect antidote to his less imaginative contemporaries.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Mann, Tenor Saxophone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - RICKY PETERSON, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bernd Schoenhart, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dan Levine, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Hiltebrand, Composer, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Barry Danielion, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - STEVE RODBY, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Hiltebrand, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Patterson, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Mann, Tenor Saxophone, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - RICKY PETERSON, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Logan, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dan Levine, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Barry Danielion, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Patterson, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Mann, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, Horn Arranger, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - RICKY PETERSON, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dan Levine, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Barry Danielion, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Michael Thompson, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - RICKY PETERSON, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Hiltebrand, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Patterson, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Mann, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, Horn Arranger, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - RICKY PETERSON, Keyboards, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bernd Schoenhart, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dan Levine, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Barry Danielion, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Patterson, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Mann, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, Horn Arranger, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gerey Johnson, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bernd Schoenhart, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Dan Levine, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Barry Danielion, Flugelhorn, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Richard Patterson, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Mann, Composer, Horn Arranger, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - RICKY PETERSON, Hammond B3, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bernd Schoenhart, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Khari Parker, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Lenny Castro, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calibi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James Auwarter, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Breakey, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Craig Bauer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eddie King, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Steve Cole, Composer, Producer, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Programming, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Logan, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
Chronique
Even if this Chicago-based saxman has always been one of the most grittily soulful of today's top smooth jazz artists, there's always been the sneaking suspicion on his previous four release that he'd been holding out somewhat -- covering his truest funk-jazz with way too much slick pop sheen. If the title of this superior collection is indicative of the true persona that's here to stay, then genre fans will be in for a powerful adventure. There are none of those right-in-your-face catchy/fluffy pop hooks, at least not right away; a potent live ensemble backs the jumpy, David Sanborn-esque opener "Bounce," which builds to a bluesy jam with wilder playing than usual. "Cote Seine" matches the hot modern chill vibe with some of Steve Cole's most low-key, cool playing ever recorded. Could it be he finally learned that less is more? He finally gets to his trademark horn texturing on "Curtis," but does so in the dreamy, retro-soul spirit of his hometown legend Curtis Mayfield. "Just a Natural Thang" starts with a strong pop hook, but its trappings are loose and bluesy rather than superproduced. Even on the more overtly commercial tracks like the disco-meets-Memphis-driven "Metro," Cole captures the magic of his fiery live performance. "Take Me" reminds us of the lighthearted singer/songwriter vibe of his previous CD Spin -- likeable but a lot less engaging despite a singalong hook. Most artists in smooth jazz achieve success with a certain style and formula and stick with it, lest they alienate radio programmers and fans. Cole has scored many hits while on the road to finding his true voice, and with any luck, he'll stay right there as the perfect antidote to his less imaginative contemporaries.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 9 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:40:00
- Artistes principaux : Steve Cole
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Narada
- Genre : Jazz
© 2006 Narada Productions, Inc. ℗ 2006 Narada Productions, Inc.
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