Richard Elliot (2003) «Ricochet»
FLAC | Mode: 8, Best Compression | 43:40 Min | 328 Mb
Styles: Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz
FLAC | Mode: 8, Best Compression | 43:40 Min | 328 Mb
Styles: Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz
It is unfortunate that a musician with such "funky" credentials as saxophonist Richard Elliot - he played for Tower of Power, for cryin' out loud - keeps churning out the same overly programmed, drum-machine-heavy, melodically "lite" Cheez Whiz. The guy has the chops to deliver a lot better than what he comes up with on Ricochet - arrangements are laid down with a kind of presumptuous "soulfullness," as if Elliot is "really gonna dig in to something here." Instead, listeners get predictable melodies played over stiff rhythm tracks that underline the general lack of funk on Ricochet. Granted, if you are a big fan of instrumental pop or smooth jazz, you'll probably enjoy Elliot's adequate if uninspired cover of the Stylistics' hit "You Make Me Feel Brand New," and a few of the original tunes on the album are pleasant enough as musical wallpaper, but there is little here that can be recommended to anyone but the most die-hard pop-jazz fanatics. ~ Review by Matt Collar ~
Artist: Richard Elliot
Album: Ricochet
Label: GRP Records
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz
Original Release Date: April 29, 2003
Quality/Bitrate: FLAC / Mode: 8, Best Compression / 44.1 Khz / Stereo
Total Time: 43:40 Min
Website: http://www.richardelliot.com/
~ Track Listing ~
01. Corner Pocket [05:19]
02. Ricochet [04:00]
03. Rendezvous [04:20]
04. Sweet Memories [04:19]
05. So Good [03:58]
06. Seven Sacred Pools [04:13]
07. Slam [04:14]
08. You Make Me Feel Brand New [04:34]
09. Sake For Two [04:25]
10. Sly [04:18]
Personnel
Lenny Castro....percussion
Luis Conte....percussion
Lee Thornburg....trumpet
Nick Lane....trombone
Tony Maiden....guitar
Rex Rideout....keyboards
Jeff Lorber....keyboards
Richard Elliot....tenor saxophone
Ronnie Garrett....bass
Lil' John Roberts....drums
Robbie Nevil....guitar
Nelson Jackson....keyboards
Dave Reinhardt....drums
Ron Reinhardt....keyboards
Phillip Jackson....vocals
Total size: 328 Mb
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