This is guy is a true jazz talent.
594136
This album is unlike any other jazz musician I've ever heard.  It's like a contemporary bouquet of jazz, funk, Caribbean, and tropical music all rolled up into one.  I want to hear more.
718263
Very impressed. This man and his gorgeous trombone along with his cool friends. Quality songs and arrangements throughout, all fused with soul, top shelf vocalists -- N'Dambi, Jill Scott, Bilial, Glenn Lewis all in trombone conversations.  Take a safe tip...this is one for the collection.
145819
He has such an amazing talent. This is one of those albums I can listen to all day.
562595
That's right...off the charts talent! Tom is tremendous, probably as good as anyone in the world. Saw him at Birdland, NYC, many times. I've seen Wooten, Clarke, Miller, many of the all-time jazz greats, etc. and Tom is right there. Technique is amazing. Agility is great. Memorizes intricate jazz parts. Never has to look at charts. Has awesome looking basses. Nicest guy too. Humble. Friendly with the audience. Now, for this CD. Love it! Many examples of Tom's virtuosity here as well as his accompanying bass parts. After seeing him play, buying the CD was a no-brainer. Glad I did.
770723
To me, this CD is an excellent example of West Coast Cool jazz.  If you're into Cool jazz (Zoot Sims, Stan Getz), you will simply love this album.  If you're not -- and there's nothing wrong with that -- then this album isn't for you.
Thank goodness wonderful musicians are still making music in this sublime and interesting style.
613324
This guy isn't given enough credit. He can sing and is a terrific performer.
94988
If  you're into the jazz of this time period, you owe it to yourself to give this guy a listen!  ...let me know what you think!
4271358
I caught Sonny in a live performance this past November, so I got to hear at least 3 tracks off of his most current album...Sonny Please.  He opened the set with a fiery "Sonny Please" which smoked for a good 15 minutes (I believe that Victor Lewis was on traps that night so the percussion section helped do the driving).  For a man approaching 77 years of age, I was impressed with not only Sonny's playing and gracious presence, but his stamina in performing two 40 - 50 minute sets.  Trust me, the man can still play!  This album may not be another "Saxophone Colossus" or "The Bridge", but it is a solid recording and should satisfy a majority of Sonny's fans.  If you have no recorded music by this jazz legend, this CD is a respectable starting point.
2233258
The man knows how to smoothly play his sax.  I love his music and this is my favorite release.
2800064
I have been hooked on this CD for a few months now.  I am amazed at the quality of Bob Baldwins music.  He is truly a fantastic artist.  He's one to look out for.  A must buy for the true jazz lovers.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Newurbanjazz-Com-2-Re-Vibe/dp/B00518HB6M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Newurbanjazz. Com 2 / Re-Vibe</a>
2526180
How delightful to see this one-off gem issued on CD!  His voice can rightly be compared to Tony Bennett's in his 50's, while his approach and delivery are more jazz oriented and swinging than Tony's.  His style is rather urbane and playful, but not at all bland; every performance here is full of drive and energy. His lyric writing is clever: each one of these originals is either funny ("No Difference At All"), thoughtful ("Lover Boy"' and  "Status Quo") , or evocative ("Heat"). His melodies are uncontrived, solid, appealing, simple and straight up; catchy and natural. They stick with you and you find yourself humming/ singing them. His piano playing is punchy, full bodied and swinging and enriches each song .  I wonder what ever happened to Bobby Cole: He is much too talented to have simply disappeared from the music scene.  Anybody know?
3852647
You have come to the right place.  Gary plays piano very straight, he takes no liberties with any of thesongs, he plays note for note as written, he's a great easy listening talent.  If you like predictable straight piano playing this is it, and it is very pretty.  He sounds as though he were a classicly trained pianist.  these songs are played as the composers would have wanted them.  All people from Fort Bragg will love this, as I the Hawk do.  The Halk has so much talent, and so does Gary, even though he doesn't play jazz, he still is great and is the best at when he does in his genere, of easy listennign piano.  I'm the Hawk, and I gotta fly now...
2931009
Wonderful master of the jazz voice.  Saw him live, and this recording does him justice.
3514508
I saw the Fred Hersch trio at the Vanguard and he was one of the best, most emotionally powerful and subtle players I had ever seen. Then a friend of mine gave me this album. All I can say is wow. He is a profoundly talented player but in a very deep, quiet and intensely emotional way - in the manner of Bill Evans but his voice is totally unique. Because of his style, this would definitely work as background music for a dinner party, but it really needs to be listened to closely and on a good stereo to appreciate the artistry. And if you ever get the chance, try and see him live and enjoy the intimate experience of sharing this exquisite beauty with others.
3183488
I love everything this guy does. Jazz cats can dig him...Rock cats can dig him....Country cats can dig him....He's the archetypal American guitarist.
409464
bud powell is an amazing genius. he is one of the best jazz artists to play anything resembling the tradition of charlie parker and thelonious monk. these four cds contain eight albums of jazz performed at his highest level, by one of its top performers. These are mostly standards an originals in a trio setting, you really get to hear bud stretching out and injecting each chord change with a staggering sense of personalization. I have been a far of jazz for many years and somehow always meant to get a bud powell album, but never did. this was really the crash corse i needed to tap into the imagination of one of the true masters and reinvigorate my own creativity.
4296054
I had never heard of Kermit Ruffins until I visted New Orleans. The owner of the bed and breakfast where I stayed mentioned a small place called Vaughan's and said Kermit would be playing there. I went there and saw him perform live with his band. It's a small place, but his performance was off the charts. I immediately fell for his music. He played several tunes from Livin A Treme Life and he had the whole pub rocking. He's extremely talented and I payed a mere $10 cover charge to enjoy the sounds of New Orleans. Boy, did I get a surprise. His style, charisma, charm and talent make him one of the best acts I've seen. He is not mainstream, but he is more talented that most jazz artist I've seen. He sings, he plays trumpet, he DJs and he's very friendly. If you ever visit New Orleans, check out Kermit at Vaughan's. My favorite song from this album is "Holy Cow." It's a fun song that gives you a lift any time of the day. I'm glad I was exposed to such a talented artist in an unexpected way.