Buy it now from Amazon
In November Sunlight (featuring Dave Matthews, LeRoi Moore and Tim Reynolds)
Soko
Breezeway
- List price: $14.99
- Lowest new price: $39.95
- Lowest used price: $29.45
Half Sleep (the river dreams) (featured guest: Darrell Rose, percussion)- Your Steps Alone (featured guest: LeRoi Moore, saxophone)
- Coast to Coast (featured guest: LeRoi Moore, saxophone)
- In November Sunlight (featured guest: LeRoi Moore, saxophone)
- Jiriki (featured guests: Dave Matthews, voice, LeRoi Moore, saxophone, and Tim Reynolds, guitar)
- Energy Change (featured guest: LeRoi Moore, saxophone)
- Body Home
- Lullaby for E
Average customer rating:
Lounge Jazz
I too found this album years and years ago when I was into Dave Matthews. At the time, I wasn't much into jazz, but my interest was definitely beginning to grow. This album was probably one of the first Jazz albums I listened too, and at the time, I thought it was great. Fast forward about 6 years and here I am. I'm pretty much a total jazz head at this point, and quite frankly, aside from the senitmental value of hearing this again, it really isn't that good. It's pleasent music for sure, but it's just not very interesting music. The druming is monotonous and boring, the piano work leaves much to be desired, both techinically and musically. The sax player is okay, but is similar to Kenny G in his approach (not good). I doubt anyone will hate this album, but if you know music outside of what is popularily percieved as Jazz (ex. Kenny G), then you will quickly be inspired to listen to something else. For those that enjoyed this album, I recommend Jan Garbarek's album, Twelve Moons. It's similiar in mood, and also happens to be absolutely brilliant. Also check out anything by Pat Metheny.
good, but not 5 star material
Like a lot of people I bought this cd because I was intrigued by the appearences of Dave Matthews, LeRoi Moore and Tim Reynolds. Dave has a very minimal role in the album but really adds a great touch to the song Jiriki. At first listen I caught myself nodding my head and tapping my feet so I knew the album had something in it I liked. There are many good piano riffs in the album and of course LeRoi adds his incredible sax touch but what seems to get overlooked on this album are catchy bass riffs. This cd is different than all of the other cd's I own but I am very glad I have it in my collection because at times its that one cd that seems like its the perfect music choice.
Wonderful Smooth Jazz
This is an excellent compelation by very talented muscians. I too am a Dave Matthews Band fan which is what initially attracted me to the album. The reason I bought it however was becasue I am a fan of Jazz. This album is amazingly smooth, and as a fan of Piano, I really appreciated the smooth transitions and playing of Soko. The reason I give it only four stars is that I feel only the first five tracks (which happens to be the tracks that Leroi Moore, DMB sax guy extraordinare play on) are the only ones I really enjoyed. I didn't particularly liked the last three. I also have issues with some sloppy and excessive piano parts. This isn't to say there missed notes, just very excited and "busy" moments where the smoothness was lost. It was brief, however, so don't worry. Whereas I wouldn't go far to call this a "Must Have", if you enjoy jazz and don't mind spending for quality music, I highly recommend this.
Relaxing, smooth, and all too enjoyable
How can one dislike the flowing manner of these amazing musicians? If you are a true fan of jazz then this record is for you. If you're a mainsteam Davehead, then well, maybe you should start off your jazz exploration with something a little more mainstream. Trust me, I am a huge DMB supporter, but if in buying this record I wasn't really anticipating Dave's vocals or even Roi's eloquant sax riffs. I bought it for the music. You should do the same.
Bought it for Dave and Tim, but ended up liking it
I've never heard of Soko, but it is great. Dave doesn't play a huge roll in the CD, but its great stuff even without getting it. A Great Modern day Jazz CD. Leroi plays great on almost all the tracks and Timmy tears Jiriki to shreds.