CD-Charts Position 1
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Thunder

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: S.M.V.

Release Date August 12, 2008
Stanley, Marcus and Victor have outdone themselves. A great new version of Clarke's "Lopsy Lu". If you are a fan of any of these bassist, you won't be disappointed with Thunder. Great recording . . . lots of bass!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Here and Gone

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: David Sanborn

Release Date August 12, 2008
I love David Sanborn whether he's playing sweet and slow or hot and fast. This tribute CD's got some of jazz standards and heavy hitters from other genres as guests. It's 9 songs and about 2 minutes--could be a bit longer. Still it's a very listenable CD, maybe not Sanborn's best, but well worth having on the shelf.

My favorites:

I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town--featuring Eric Clapton
Basin Street Blues
I Believe it to my Soul--Joss Stone

Okay, it's all good, but these are my current faves. Give this one a listen.

Rebecca Kyle, August 2008

CD-Charts Position 3
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Italia

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Chris Botti

Release Date September 25, 2007
My husband and I saw Chris Botti last weekend in Temecula, CA. He and his band delivery high quality entertainment. Catch them in person whenever you can. As for Italia, we just finished listening to this album for the third time -- in 3 hours. It is beautiful and moving. Nessum Dorma alone is worth the price.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Legends of Jazz: Showcase [Blu-ray]

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
starring: Various Artists

Release Date October 24, 2006
This is a must to have for your Jazz collection. Selection of performers, sound and video quality is GREAT. Highly recommend this concert. If you like jazz you can not go wrong with this disk.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Bringing Back the Funk

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Brian Culbertson

Release Date April 29, 2008
I recently purchased the CD Brining Back the Funk and am very pleased with it. The music is great and very orginal. The CD has met my expectations as well as the service that I recieved when I purchased the CD. Would recommend.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Rebound

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Wayman Tisdale

Release Date June 03, 2008
Rebound is one of Wayman's best CD produced thus far. If you enjoy his music, you will undoubtedly enjoy Rebound.

CD-Charts Position 7
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When I Fall in Love

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Chris Botti

Release Date September 28, 2004
I have never heard "No Ordinary Love" played with such overwhelming charm. All tracks are wonderful, but "LA BELLE DAME SANS REGRETS" is my favorite, Sting's voice along with Chris Botti's playing was enchanting.

An artist like Botti doesn't need pictures of a beautiful woman with a fake mesmerized look on the cover of his album, but with an outstanding performance like that, some shallowness should be forgiven.

CD-Charts Position 8
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The Spice of Life

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Earl Klugh

Release Date April 29, 2008
"I wanted to create something that would encompass a wide spectrum of directions: solo, standards, originals, electronic, acoustic and orchestral. I wanted to make a recording that would reflect where I am at this moment in my life, and something I am proud to present to my fans." ~ Earl Klugh ~

True to his word, multi-Grammy winner, Earl Klugh made his conception into fruition with this latest offering from one of the best guitarists ever, "The Spice of Life," a beautiful album that contains thirteen tracks. It is more of a showcase of his original compositions and a few notable standards each rendered in an eloquently tasteful manner. The lush orchestrations of a fine arranger/conductor and also a multi-Grammy winner, Don Sebesky, can be ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Hardcastle 5

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Paul Hardcastle

Release Date February 05, 2008
Absolutely fabulous CD. Great to listen to in a car, great to listen to in your living room and great for an evening dinner party. Just the best by Paul Hardcastle!

CD-Charts Position 10
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Rhythm & Romance

CD-Charts > Music > Smooth Jazz
by: Kenny G

Release Date February 05, 2008
Rhythm & Romance puts you in the mood for relaxing, revitalizing, and rewinding after a long day. It's jazzy and fun. I use it for dinner music, happy hour grazing, brunch, or just listening. This is a great album for Kenny G fans because it combines a latin style with modern jazz and gives you a good feeling about music.