Customer Reviews

Celebration

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

When I first heard the song "After The Storm" by Norman Brown, I was confounded as to how a jazz song could song so good. Ever since I've been sampling Norman's music at CDNOW, and I've went out and got Celebration. In my opinion, a few tracks alone can make this album a convincing buy. "Together At Last" is a song that is suitable for driving on the road or relaxing to. It's has a mellow (very cliche) vibe. "Celebration" is a notch above smooth jazz, it's a subtle groove number with a keen guitar bridge/breakdown toward the end. And also, there's a unique twist on the SWV original "Rain." Personally, I think Norman Brown is one of the best contemporary guitarists of the decade. If the aforementioned songs weren't included, it wouldn't totally affect the overall value of the album, it would still be a good thing to put into your walkman/cd player any time of the day. This is probably Norman Brown's best album to date.

This is smooth Jazz at it's very finest.. I have no idea what the reviewers that rated this a one star listen to .. His style is very similiar to George Benson.. that what turned me on to him in the first place a few years ago.. There are more vocal tracks on this effort then his previous efforts He's does a very nice job on two rnb tracks

The Stylistic's Classic You Make Me Feel Brand New and SWV'S cover Of Rain

Other Noteworthy cuts

Out A No Where

Paradise

Never Again

Celebration

Ir's Time For Love

It's smooth Pick it up if you love Contemporary Jazz at it's best

When I first heard Norman Brown's single "That's The Way Love Goes" on a jazz radio station I called the station instantly before the song could finished and asked for the artist name and cd title which was "After The Storm", I went and bought the cd the very same day and have been a fan ever since. I was not only impress with his playing but with the song arrangements and the feelings he was delivering so sincerely. He sounded like George Benson playing at his best. Two weeks later I was at a car wash when a Lincoln Navigator pulls up beside me blasting the most incredible jazz guitar playing, I asked for the name of the cd and deja vu!! "Celebration" by Norman Brown. With out a doubt he has picked up the reign of jazz guitarist that was once ruled so many years by the great Wes Montgomery and George Benson.

This CD was my first exposure to Norman Brown, and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. My favorite track is number 6, 'Gettin' By'. It's the type of song that makes you wanna just close your eyes and nod your head back and forth. I love the way the song blends reggae-influenced percussion with smooth guitar and dominant bass lines. At certain points throughout the CD, Norman's style recalls flashes of Earl Klugh and George Benson, and yet, his style remains quite distinctive in it's own right. I definitely recommend this CD to all contemporary jazz lovers.

I thought that Norman Brown would never top the "After the Storm" CD but I tell you, this comes mighty close to it. The remake of SWV's "Rain" is totally AWESOME, plus the 1'st two songs "Out'a Nowhere" & "Together at Last". I personally don't think he gets the respect he rightfully deserves from the industry but as they say, there's a time for everything but I feel like his time is coming close to being overdue.

THIS IS A NICE BLEND OF MUSIC. I LIKE THIS CD IT IS GREAT. IT HAS A SONG DONE MY VESTA SINGING "RAIN". RAIN IS A NICE SONG AND VESTA SINGS IT VERY WELL. I LIE THIS WHOLE ALBUM. IF YOU LIKE R&B AND JAZZ THN YOU WOULD DEFINITELY ENJOY THIS ALBUM.

This album knocked me out! The riffs, the technical solos the scats, it all sounds like a very well produced smooth jazz dream. There are a couple of cool covers. One is "You make me feel brand new" originally by Thomas Bell and Linda Creed. Then theres "Rain" originally by Jaco Pastorius.Tracks 2,3 5,6&9 stand out as strong ones. For $5.99 this album is a steal. I can't say the same for Norman Browns' other albums though. Yes, this one's the best.

I have a LOT of jazz CDs, and this is quite possibly my favorite! VERY relaxing! An excellent continuation of his AMAZING CD After the Storm. It's not really upbeat, nor is it super slow. Just a very nice relaxing tempo.

Brown hasn't hit the fine middle ground between too-commercial and tradition that he nailed almost dead-on on his earlier "After The Storm", but this record is a pretyty decent smooth jazz record all around, considering the genre's filled with Janet Jackson covers right now. His playing is fine even if all of the actual songs don't quite ring true, but he gives us some things to notice, for sure. And his cover of SWV's "Rain" actually soars. Go figure.

Love this CD! I bought it for the song "Paradise" but it is one sweet CD. Great songs, he is a great guitar player, and he is from my home town! A MUST for any jazz lover or music lovers who enjoy a great guitar player. Thank you!