Jeff Kashiwa - Simple Truth (2002) [+Bonus CD]
Artist: Jeff Kashiwa
Title: Simple Truth
Year Of Release: 2002
Label: Native Language Music
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Quality: FLAC (image + .cue, log, artwork) / MP3
Total Time: 01:08:47
Total Size: 455 MB / 164 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: Simple Truth
Year Of Release: 2002
Label: Native Language Music
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Quality: FLAC (image + .cue, log, artwork) / MP3
Total Time: 01:08:47
Total Size: 455 MB / 164 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
CD 1:
01. 3-Day Weekend [04:53]
02. Voices [04:42]
03. Show Me Love [04:39]
04. A Quiet Goodbye [04:28]
05. The Good Life [04:52]
06. Simple Truth [06:40]
07. Mediterranean Nights Intro [00:37]
08. Mediterranean Nights [04:31]
09. Something About You [04:15]
10. Thanks To You [04:43]
CD 2:
1. Jeff Kashiwa - Morning Light [04:59]
2. Steve Oliver - Show You Love (Instrumental) [04:44]
3. Theo Bishop - Off The Cuff [04:30]
4. Tony Guerrero - If I Could Have It All [05:33]
5. Joe Sherbanee - Big City [04:36]
Personnel:
Jeff Kashiwa (alto & tenor saxophones);
Dave Kochanski (tenor saxophone, piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer, bass, programming);
David Mann (tenor saxophone);
Barry Danielian (trumpet);
Michael Davis (trombone);
Mark Ellis Stephens (piano, Moog synthesizer);
Allen Hinds (acoustic & electric guitars);
Chuck Loeb (classical guitar);
Melvin Davis (bass);
Dave Hooper (drums);
Steve Reid (percussion).
Recorded in Bonn, Germany, Jeff Kashiwa's second release for the Native Language label, Simple Truth, documents ten fresh songs written by Kashiwa and Dave Kochanski. On Simple Truth, the highly popular smooth jazz saxophonist is joined by members of his Coastal Access band and also features fellow ex-Rippington bandmate Steve Reid. Here, Kashiwa illustrates his highly acclaimed lyrical technique of playing and collaborates with the award-winning producer Chuck Loeb, using smooth jazz, traditional jazz, and funky grooves. The vast experience of Loeb is readily apparent on such great songs as "3-Day Weekend" a bright, brassy, song with a soulful blues groove; "Mediterranean Nights"; the solemn "A Quiet Goodbye"; and "The Good Life." Loeb's creative arrangements of "Simple Truth" and "Thanks to You" allow Jeff Kashiwa to showcase his sensitive and soft sides, as well as his wonderfully melodic interpretations for romantic-natured listeners. With Simple Truth, Loeb has laid a strong foundation for Jeff Kashiwa to deepen his stake in smooth jazz territory and to reign among the smooth jazz elite. Its incredible improvisations and joyous jams are highlights that push this CD past that of his previous release, Another Door Opens. ~ Paula Edelstein
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