Brian Bromberg On Top His Game
Downright Upright   Artistry Music
In today's ipod society where the majority of consumers put only their favorite songs on their mobile players and rush off to life's fast pace, projects such as this can get lost. What a shame and what a loss for the Smooth Jazz fan. Looking at the complete disc, how can you not want to listen to a project with world class musicians such as Rick Braun, Boney James, Gary Meek, Jeff Lorber, lee Ritenour, Kirk Whalum and Vinnie Coliauta all on it?

  That is exactly what world class bassist Brian Bromberg has assembled on this new release "Downright Upright", the CD opens with three tracks that have become standards in the jazz world…Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island", Joe Zawinul's "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" and Les Mccann/Eddie Harris' "Cold Duck Soup." These tracks alone should make even the most hardcore jazz traditionalist take note and give the disc a listen. Oh yeah you will also find "Chameleon" and "Serengeti Walk" on here too. Now to the playing…world class defines it. Brian Bromberg is a pro and knows how and when to let the "other" musicians shine…and they do! Just check out the solos from Rick and Kirk on the opening track "Canteloupe Island". My personal favs are "Sunday Morning" which is the perfect song to start a week with your special someone, and "Slow Burn" featuring nice work from George Duke and Gary Meek. There is something here for everyone who enjoys great musicianship and Smooth Jazz, and it is all held in the pocket by the consummate groove from brain Bromberg and his bass. - by Paul Ericson
 

 

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