Various Artists - Smooth Jazz Radio Hits Vol. 2

Artist:

Various Artists

UPC:

720841051725

Description:

The indie label responsible for some of the best acid jazz influenced, retro-minded music in smooth jazzdom continues its series of outstanding representative label samplers with this ten tune collection. All of the songs here were formidable airplay champs, but it would have been nice if the liner notes had complemented these chart details with who`s playing on each track. The exciting flute behind guitarist Brian Tarquin`s fluid lines on "Darlin Darlin Baby," the potent saxes on Gota`s "In the City Life" and Soundscape UK`s "Brand New Day" all leave us guessing while we groove along. Of course, Instinct is quick to let us know that the edgy tenor accompanying guitarist Chris Standring on Hip Sway is Richard Elliot, but he`s a big star. Other label artists featured here are Count Basic, Nite Flyte, and Shakatak. A perfect collection for new smooth jazz fans trying to understand what all the excitement is about. ~ Jonathan Widran

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Darlin` Darlin` Baby (Sweet Tender Love) - Brian Tarquin (Radio Remix, previously unreleased)
2. In the City Life - Gota
3. One One 4 - Count Basic (previously unreleased)
4. Brand New Day - Soundscape UK (previously unreleased)
5. Hip Sway - Chris Standring/Richard Elliot
6. Open Your Heart - Nite Flyte
7. Freeway Jam - Brian Tarquin
8. On the Move - Count Basic
9. Lovely Day - Shakatak
10. All Alone - Gota

Album Information

Release Date:

05/23/2000

Type:

Collection

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Acid Jazz

Label:

Instinct

Producer:

Chris Bangs; Chris Standring; Ernie McKone; J. Templeman; Olsin Little; Gota Yashiki; Mick Talbot; Rodney Lee; Tony Campbell

Catalog Number:

517

Original Release Year:

2000

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

39 : 45

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