I bought this groups first CD "Grand Tour Alignment" about two years ago after hearing it on MP3.com, but this new CD is even better! I was happy to see Eric Marienthal's return as guest artist and was thrilled to hear David Benoit playing some wonderful piano on this project as well! It was well worth the wait for "Blue Horizon" ! Sean Mason is one of the most well-rounded and talented musicians of our time.
(in my opinion) His ability to write, perform and produce great "Smooth Jazz" is only surpassed by his amazing original bass playing style. (very clean and quick!) This shows in the very hot "fusion" tunes that are interwoven on this recording. This CD truley has something for everyone. From the hooky first cut "Shoreline Drive" to the laid-back Latin-ish groove of "Catalina Breeze" it is refreshing to hear this level of creativity in a time of growing "sameness" in the Contemporary Jazz music scene. I not only recommend this CD...I am certain it deserves a permanent place in ANYONE'S
music collection...it is outstanding! John Gregory , Los Angeles, Ca.