Sin Palabras (Without Words) is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Superstar Nestor Torres, and is another great one by this talented musician.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
One of the nicer things about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Smooth Jazz isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
If you’re a Nestor Torres fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Torres, or even Smooth Jazz to know is good. This is just good music. Period.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, Contigo Apprendi. This is a great track!
Sin Palabras (Without Words) Release Notes:
Nestor Torres originally released Sin Palabras (Without Words) on Mar 23, 2004 on the Heads Up Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Sin Palabras
2. Labios Dulzes
3. Regalame La Silla Donde Te Espere
4. Pura Brisa
5. Maybe Tonight
6. Contigo Apprendi
7. Gypsy Dancer
8. Lluvias De Cristal
9. Stop Staring
10. Piper Dance
11. No Worries
Personnel include: Nestor Torres (flute); Jimmy Haslip (vocals, bass instrument); Carlos Pennisi (guitar, keyboards, programming); James Lloyd (piano, keyboards, programming); Richard Bravo (percussion). Recording information: 2004.
By: Tom Milson
The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Jackie McLean has released him CD entitled Action. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Jackie McLean fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Action Jackie McLean’s artistic excellence is on full display as McLean has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.
Jackie McLean has been a heavy hitter in the Jazz genre for quite some time now and Action is an excellent illustration as to why.
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
The nice thing about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Jazz isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
Overall Action is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.
While the entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – Plight, track 4 – I Hear A Rhapsody, and track 5 – Hootnan
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Action. Good stuff!
Action Release Notes:
Jackie McLean originally released Action on June 29, 2004 on the Blue Note Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Action
2. Plight
3. Wrong Handle
4. I Hear A Rhapsody
5. Hootnan
Personnel: Jackie McLean (alto saxophone); Charles Tolliver (trumpet); Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone); Cecil McBee (bass instrument); Billy Higgins (drums). Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood, NJ (09/16/1964).
By: Tom Milson
The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Bobby Hutcherson has released him CD entitled Oblique. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Bobby Hutcherson fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Oblique Bobby Hutcherson’s artistic excellence is on full display as Hutcherson has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Jazz music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Hutcherson on several of the tracks. Artists like Alfred Lion and Rudy Van Gelder just to name a couple.
If you’re a Bobby Hutcherson fan, or just a fan of Jazz music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.
While the entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – My Joy, track 4 – Subtle Neptune, and track 6 – Bi-Sectional
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Til Then. What a nice track!
Oblique Release Notes:
Bobby Hutcherson originally released Oblique on August 2, 2005 on the Blue Note Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Til Then
2. My Joy
3. Theme From “Blow Up”
4. Subtle Neptune
5. Oblique
6. Bi-Sectional
Personnel: Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone); Herbie Hancock (piano); Albert Stinson (bass instrument); Joe Chambers (drums).
Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (07/21/1967).
By: Clyde Lee Dennis