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Crush

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I too am a die hard fan of Richard and I have to say this album did disappoint me too when I first bought it. Having said that though this is one of those albums that the more you play it the more it grows on you. I guess this is somewhat of a change of direction for Richard, a move away slightly from his trade mark passionate and spirited playing. I loved Chill Factor and Jumpin Off, this is the Richard we all know and love, but time moves on, artists evolve and we have to get used to change. This is a good album and over time you really warm to it. I cant say I'm fond of the vocal tracks and my only real complaint would be that there are too many of them - lets have a chance to savour the one thing Richard is good at, spirited and moody sax playing. Unfortunately its not until tracks 9 and 10 that we get a chance to really appreciate this. My favourite tracks are the title track "Crush" and track 9 "Shotgun".

This is kind of different from his albums before. However, I like this album so much and I can see his changes here. Maybe he wanted to try some other kinds of music, and I like it very much. We can see his change in whole tracks, more moody and rhythmic Richard, especially in "Q.T.", "Work All Night", and "Sticky Wicked". My Favourites are "Crush", "Q.T.", "Shotgun", and "Sticky Wicked."
Artists need change, or musics can get boring, I think.

This is my first Richard Elliot CD which I bought with the recommendation of you other folks. I was not disappointed with the exception of the unmemorable vocal numbers, which I felt were unnecessary and detracted from the CD (In my opinion).

This is a sultry and sensous sax cd for those who like smooth jazz. My personal favorites are "Crush", Track 1 "Still Sweet on you", Track 3, "Shotgun", Track 9, and "Sticky Wicked" Track 10.

If you are looking to chill but not nod off, Crush is for you. Some smooth jazz CDs are so dreamy they can put you to sleep, but Richard Elliot's latest is a nice mix of smooth and funky. I have played this CD every day since it arrived. Favorite tracks are "Crush", "Work All Night", and the "Shotgun."

Richard's sultry sax plays track the are very smooth! The title cut Crush is a great compliment to the CD's name. I have long listened to Elliot's "musical paint" and his artistic creation continue to "wow" jazz listeners like me!

Nowadays Richard Elliot is one of the most versatile musicians in this genre. His arrangements are fabulous, rhythmic, well supported by a Big Leaguer team. Imagine the presence of Jeff Lorber at the keyboards, Jeff Golub, Lenny Castro at percussion, Larry Kimpel bass.

There is not a minor piece. Crush is a moving theme, Still sweet on you is one of my favorite tracks; Jonathan Butler is affective as vocalist in If I kissed you, work at night is a funky piece, while Melrose diner is a very smooth piece with interesting curtains; brand love affair is possibly the most commercial theme, sung for Sue Ann Carwell; Coco is to my taste, the best work of the album filled of vibrating dynamics and seductive swing; Sticky wicked is too, another emblematic piece

Absolutely recommendable.

I'm a huge R.E. fan, but can't understand how he could produce such a generic c.d. . " JUMPIN OFF" and "CHILL FACTOR" are both outstanding sets with funk, soul, great production , and magic. This disc is uninteresting drivel.There are literally no really good cuts on this one. PLease Richard , get back that magic for the next disc. Pass on this one and get the last two.

Richard is the man for sure. He has a great variety of
soft, spirited, and uptempo. Melrose Diner is an
awesome joint. Also, getting the legendary Jonathan
Butler is a plus. Thank you Richard, you are a
treasure.
Omar Oliver

I love Richard Elliott and this cd has some good music/songs on it. If you like Richard Elliott, or just enjoy good low key jazz music, then I would recommend this cd for you. It's great for relaxing.

This was the best jazz album I bought in 2001 if not ever. I still listen to this cd frequently at work and I just love it. Shotgun was already a classic to me but I just love the jazz version Richard Elliot did. If I Kissed You with Johnathan Butler is one of my favorite songs period. I have used it on my Love Mix cds. Crush is smooth, has a little funk and gets the job done without a doubt. It may have come out in 2001 but the sounds are everlasting.