Customer Reviews

Body & Soul Sessions

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I first heard Do It Again as I was driving in Orange Co., California. It was played by on-air personality Dave Koz. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. IMHO this track is destined to be a jazz classic. This was the best jazz track I have heard in a LONG time. The PS Trio plays with a joyful exuberance that we haven't heard since the late great Vince Guaraldi. These guys sound as if they are having a blast playing - which of course they are. Every track is a treat. Sharp, clean, and precise on each of the 12 songs. If you appeciate great jazz played by extremely talented musicians then this CD is for you.

This is a magnificent jazz CD, both artistically and technically. I have been a Philippe fan for about 5 years, with this being the third of his albums that I've purchased. I have always admired his eclectic blend of songs on each CD. This one is a bit more consistent, yet is remarkably fresh, with incredible phase shifts within some of the songs--a Philippe trademark in my opinion.

Don't let the "Trio" moniker fool you--the efforts on this CD skillfully punch out contemporary grooves, without betraying the trio instrumentation!! I was playing it in the car (by the way, sounds veerry nice on my Mark Levinson system), and I even caught my adolescent son bobbing his head and tapping his feet while listening to it.

I could rave on all day, but this CD is better experienced than discussed. You won't be disappointed!

I have hundreds of CDs, and dozens of cool jazz, but ONE favorite--"Body and Soul Sessions"! The craftsmanship these three players exhibit on this album is of the highest caliber, and if you listen to just three tracks, "Do It Again", "September", and "Lovely Day", you will find all of the inspiration you need for a day! Philippe's inspired playing of both acoustic AND Fender Rhodes pianos illustrates the reason he is a much sought after session player; David Finck's acoustic bass performances comprise a study in precision and artisanship, and almost excruciatingly perfect playing; Scoota Warner's flexibility, and his ability to adapt to wherever the others take the song, makes him a more than worthy complement to their musicality (my favorite phrase of the entire album is the final few measures of "September", where Philippe breaks into a Latin flavor, and Scoota switches from the rim of the snare drum to full snare; that sound adds so much to what the other two are playing that it is almost a percussionist's "triumph".

Please try this album; if you love cool jazz, you will find something you like!

A truly top class album topped-off by the first track "do it again" - for me one of the best smooth jazz tracks I have ever heard.

An absolute must for any contemporary jazz fans across the world

This CD is a fantastic blend of Classic and Smooth Jazz. If you like Ramsey Lewis you'll love this CD.

The CD was in excellent condition, and I am enjoying all the songs.
Very glad I ordered it.

For me, this is the best CD I have purchased all year. I bought it because of the local air time of "Lovely Day" which is my favorite track. I was amazed with the rest of the tracks when I purchased the CD. I can't wait to here more material from this trio in the future. It is smooth jazz packed with energy using a lot of vintage instruments. Virtuous muscisians and high quality recordings. Very listenable.

I thought of downloading one of the tracks that I have heard frequently and liked. I went to Amazon to confirm that this was the right album and then realized that I had been hearing many tracks from this CD. I decided then that I wanted the CD in my collection. Now that I have it, I am glad I did place my order - the CD case is great too.

I was a bit disappointed as I expected to hear more mellow tracks as I am used to hearing on the WAVE radio, but it is still overall a good album. Seller was prompt and product was as expected.

He is not bad, but he(she) lacks something, probably a guitar. It(he,she) begins well. Do it again, september and lady madonna are acceptable versions. From here, fire and rain, coment you dire adieu and we're all alone. The rest they are disappointing versions. Let's hope that the new CD is better than this. Final pass