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Music : Forever Blue
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Forever Blue by: Chuck Leavell |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0677516509725 Label: Terminus Records Manufacturer: Terminus Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Terminus Records Release Date: April 24, 2001 Studio: Terminus Records Sales Rank: 84487 MPN: 5097 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Chuck Leavell admits to three passions: his family, his tree conservation, and his music. A bluesman to the core who's worked with the Allman Brothers Band, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Gov't Mule, the Georgia-based piano player touches the hearts of listeners here with solo performances of mostly original material. The title song pleases with Leavell's improvisations on blues sequences, his references to the history of blues piano tied together with an impressive craftsmanship. Genre-bender "A Lotta Colada," which he originally wrote for his blues-rock-jazz group Sea Level, displays even more of his creative musical mind. Leavell's "Song for Amy" points to the sunny jazz piano of Vince Guaraldi, and his ardor for life comes across most effectively on his Crescent City-directed boogie takeoff on the gospel staple "Walk a Little Closer." --Frank-John Hadley Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - A piano players playerChuck Leavell has been around the horn for a long time! My introduction to Chuck was as a member of the Allman Bros. on "Brothers and Sisters", particularly the unmistakable sound of "Jessica". Immediately, I asked "who's playing that piano?" Been a big fan ever since. I followed Chuck through his years with "Sea Level", a great band. Then I just lost track of him. I just purchased this CD and if you even remotely like piano music, get this CD! The title "Solo Piano" says enough. A great CD to unwind with, relax with a tall glass of iced tea, under the shade of a big ol' magnolia tree, in your favorite chair, lounge, or better yet a comfy hammock! Do yourself a favor and follow those simple instructions...you will NOT be disappointed. Rating:  - Rich, Soulful, Crisp Piano WorkI recently heard Chuck Levell on Piano Jazz with Marion McPartland and he played some of the best piano blues and standards I have heard in a long time. It was a wonderful show so I thought I 'd explore his solo recordings. I bought and love this album. It is all instrumental which in a way is too bad because Chuck has a nice singing voice. A one star hit from me due to the length. Many releases these days are similarly scant, but at only 37 minutes I had a need for more when it ended after a sweet rendition of "Georgia On My Mind." The music that is there is wonderful. Rating: - Just 88 keys, but a lot of soul..According to Chuck's liner notes, Forever Blue's opening title track was a quick improvisation he dashed off while the engineer was setting up to record. It's a simple basic blues tune, but brightly performed with some spirited embellishments and a light overall playfulness. This sets the tone for the rest of the record nicely; it's not groundbreaking, but it doesn't try to be anything other than 37 minutes of fun ivory-tickling. Never mind the grim bleakness of the cover, it's quite a cheerful little gem. We've got some upbeat boogie ("Walk a Little Closer"), some Southern gospel ("Higher Ground"), and a few beautiful meditative moments made for quiet reflection. And for mood-lifting sunniness, the joyous "A Lotta Colada" stands out as the ... Read More: Rating: - If you like piano, you will LOVE this CD!When you hear this album you will have a hard time beliving this is solo piano. It is not what you might expect. Not rock based but blues, jazz and N'orleans styles. It is more than the hard piano rifts from Sea Level and Gov't mule. Totally entertaining! So enjoyable you'll want to go out and "spread the word". Chuck is a master and I hope he does more solo work. Rating: - Best solo piano recording in agesWhat a refreshing thing for the ears! Leavell has put together a diverse and satisfying set of tunes that gets better with every listening. The styles range from melodic to latin to boogie, all with a thread of the blues (thus the title). This is a classic, and if it doesn't get a grammy, there is no justice! Buy more than one copy! CAL |
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