88.1FM
WYCE
-
or visit our secure sign-in page
sign in or sign up...
OR ...with your email address
Community Media Center
While James Taylor may be considered a master of the Hammond, he says he was inspired to make this piano-based album by the baby grand piano that he was storing for a friend. There is, however, plenty of Hammond, clavinet, and Fender Rhodes here to go around. While this band may be tight with their studio recordings, I think this leans more toward smooth jazz than on their more upbeat and interesting live releases. (Check out the albums "Live at the Jazz Cafe" or "Whole Lotta Live".) There is still some mildly interesting stuff here such as the opening track which features Gareth Lockrane on flute. The best track most definitely is "Hotwire" with its quick horn bursts and high-hat taps. - Rebecca Ruth.
Kermit Ruffins
Putumayo Presents Kermit Ruffins
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
ERIN BODE
The Little Garden
John Scofield
That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles
Catherine Russell
Cat
VARIOUS
Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.