Cape of Good Hope

Jim Wilson, Jim Wilson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 31, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hillsboro Jazz
• ASIN: B00005MK0C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,595 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cape Of Good Hope

2. Friend

3. Susanna

4. 'Til I See You Again

5. Discovery

6. Picasso's Midnight Stroll (with Dan Fogelberg)

7. More And More

8. Can't Find My Way Home

9. Home In The Heartland

10. Etheria

11. Donna Lynn (with Stephen Bishop)

12. 'Til I See You Again (reprise)

Editorial Reviews

Burt Bacharach

“Cape of Good Hope makes a classy artistic statement. Good melodies and attractive arrangements. The music is very genuine. ” --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Cape of Good Hope is an uplifting collection of engaging melodies and lush arrangements of piano-featured instrumentals. Features guest artist appearances by David Sanborn, Stephen Bishop, Dan Fogelberg, Chris Botti, Richard Elliot and many others. This is the follow-up to Jim's debut album, "Northern Seascape". --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful CD..., December 13, 2000

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"star704" (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cape Of Good Hope (Audio CD)

Relaxing, Refreshing, Romantic... Jim Wilson Has scored a winner with "Cape of Good Hope." As you listen, you get a strong sense of what Jim's Music is all about. A truly gifted Artist, Jim's music touches your heart and soul. One song I would like to comment on is "Picasso's Midnight Stroll"... The feeling I get from this song, is a bit haunting, yet a very sensuous melody. The vocal arrangement of Dan Fogelberg is almost hypnotizing. Jim Wilson has brought a vivid feeling to this song with his amazing touch of the keys. You can almost smell the rose petals..and see the candles flickering away.. The Accordion adds a special touch. Harmonious, breathtaking and sexy..

5 stars for this cd? I say 10! A Wonderful work of art... Good Luck Jim..

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not an Uncommon sound, but a delightful listen., February 4, 2002

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Lawrence Ryan (Kansas City, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cape of Good Hope (Audio CD)

I have to be honest in reviewing this cd.....
I bought it to hear Dan Fogelberg's contribution to it.
I am firstly a Dan Fogelberg fan, if he hums a song....I want it.
Which is close to what he does for "Picasso's Midnight Stroll".
"Picasso's......is a dreamy mysterious song.
Dan lends a very haunting wordless vocal, along with a beautiful female harmony......like two lovers wading through a placid park.
Jim Wilson has once again chosen his accompanying musicians well.

Buy this Cd for its simple quality.
It is relaxing and it is soothing.
But don't fall asleep to it.....you may miss its gift.
Each song is a deep breath and sigh.

I recommend also "Northern Seascape".
These two sorta go hand in hand!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lush and romantic, March 6, 2001

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S. Fennell "pianistcritic" (Somewhere out there.....beneath the pale moon light...) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cape Of Good Hope (Audio CD)

This is yet another wonderful album of original instrumental tunes (only one track has vocals) by pianist/composer Jim Wilson, and it's a real find. "Cape of Good Hope" is a gorgeous follow-up to his debut album, "Northern Seascapes", and in some ways, it can be compared to the type of recordings that Jim Brickman creates, but this is more lyrical, interpretive, and has more variety than some of Mr Brickman's works. Highlights, for me, include the title track with it's flowing melody and nautical theme, "Discovery", and "Can't Find My Way Home" (1st version), with a lovely sax/acoustic guitar accompaniment. Add to that an all-star lineup of back-up musicians, (too many to name, but Dan Fogelberg, Peter White, and Richard Elliot are all included), and you have the makings for an album that will most likely spend a lot of time in your CD player. This really deserves to be heard.