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Paul Brown "Up Front" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

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2007-03-19 08:23:51     
Article by Clyde Lee Dennis

Paul Brown has released his most recent CD entitled Up Front.

I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Up Front. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Up Front is a pleasantly varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

The nice thing about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if smooth jazz isn't your favorite style you still can't help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It's quite simply great listening. A must buy if you're even mildly into smooth jazz music.

While the entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 1, Wes' Coast Swing, track 2 Angel, track 5 My Funny Valentine.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight. This is a great track!

Up Front Release Notes:

Paul Brown originally released Up Front on Feb 24, 2004 on the GRP Records record label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Wes' Coast Swing

2. Angel

3. Moment By Moment

4. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

5. My Funny Valentine

6. Phat City

7. Sweet Sweet Love

8. Ain't No Sunshine

9. Chill Out

10. 24/7

11. Dear Ndugu

12. Moondance

Personnel: Paul Brown (vocals, guitar, programming); Larry Williams (saxophone, flute, keyboards); Boney James, Dan Higgins (saxophone); Rick Braun, Jerry Hey (trumpet); Bill Reichenbach (trombone); Cam (horns, keyboards, bass, drums, programming); Jeff Lorber (vibraphone); D.C. (keyboards, vocodor, synthesizer, guitar, programming); Jeff Carruthers (keyboards, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, drums); Chuck Loeb (keyboards, acoustic guitar); Kurt Clayton (keyboards, bass, drums); Roberto Vally (keyboards, bass); Peter White (nylon string guitar). Producers include: Peter Brown, Johnny Britt, Cam, Jeff Carruthers, Chuck Loeb. Principally recorded at Funky Joint, Sherman Oaks, California and The Soul Shack, Van Nuys, California.

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