Burnin'

Paul Taylor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 21, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Peak
• ASIN: B001YXXS7O
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,709 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PT Goes Retro, August 1, 2009

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Dr. Feel (GA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Burnin' (Audio CD)

With many artists today doing "retro soul" albums, it appears that Paul Taylor decided to take a shot at it as well. "Burnin'", PT's latest release, combines that old school sound with contemporary smooth jazz and the result is quite impressive. Produced by Barry Eastmond and Rex Rideout, "Burnin'" is very different from PT's traditional sound. Two things are unique about this album: 1) Paul plays tenor sax in lieu of soprano on every song except for one (where he plays alto sax); and 2) this just doesn't sound like Paul Taylor. That's not a bad thing because these are still great songs and PT sounds great on tenor, but at first listen you would think this was either Richard Elliot or Gerald Albright who generally employ the tenor saxophone.

Fans who grew up on the Memphis Sound and Motown would love this album. The tracks "Back in the Day", "Revival" and "Juke Joint" have that down-home Memphis groove, while "Groove Shack" sounds like Junior Walker & the All Stars, with a beat similar to "Shotgun". PT also does a decent remake of War's 1973 hit "Me and Baby Brother".

The title cut is nice, upbeat and funky. "Side Pocket", "It's Like That" and "So Fine" are the best tracks here, which are done in Paul's traditional contemporary vein, but again, he plays tenor, not soprano. The good thing is that there are no vocals here, except for background fills. Some fans may be disappointed with "Burnin'", but overall, this is still a great album and is worth adding to your PT collection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Burnin' is funky and soulful, go PT!, August 11, 2009

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Ava L. Lemert "acdcgraphics" (Citrus Heights, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Burnin' (Audio CD)

As a sax player myself, I just love the Burnin' CD because I love soulful sax from days gone by. But don't think that this CD is just reissues of old songs, no. It is a beautiful blend of Paul Taylor's contemporary jazz style and soulful grooves of the 60's and 70's. Something for everyone, he is truly a master. Oh, and I LOVE his tenor sax sound, I was so excited to see/hear that the CD when I got it had tenor as I much prefer the tenor sax to the soprano sax (as an instrument). My stand-out track is hard to choose, but "Groove Shack" has some Junior Walker "feel" but unmistakably Paul Taylor. Bravo and I sure hope he comes to Sacramento soon!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BURNIN IT UP!!!, August 29, 2009

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latenightrider (Texas) - See all my reviews

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I have each and every one of Paul Taylor's albums and they are all exceptionally outstanding. However, this one is BURNING IT UP -- his absolute BEST EVER! In my opinion, this should be album of the year!!!