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this is a must have!
Bill Evans(the sax player)shares more then just his name .
he shares an incredible sense of music.this cd combines
several elements to create a unique sound that has to be heard to
truly be enjoyed.Check out "the sunday after"if this doesn't set the mood for whatever you have planned,then you're dead!other favorites are "flash in dreamland"/"reality"and my all-time favorite-"coravilas" definately a "vien melter"...Buy this now
I know you will not be disappointed

Bill Evans (the saxophonist) fuses jazz and hip-hop on this disc in a way that doesn't short-change the jazz half of the equation. Ahmed Best chants intelligent lyrics, albeit with a rapper's stiff cadence, that add depth without compromising the underlying jazz aesthetic. He's featured on two songs, "Reality" and "La Di Da". The album opener, "Swing Hop", also successfully blends the excitement of instrumental jazz and hip-hop vocals in a compelling manner. The remainder of the material ranges from jazz-funk to Brazilian influences. Evan's rich, warm tone weaves a seductive spell throughout, supported by Jim Beard's keyboards, Lee Ritenour's guitar, Steve Ferrone's drumming, and the basses of Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, and Mark Egan, among others. With this, his best studio recording yet, Bill's well on the way to becoming as significant an artist as his piano-playing namesake.

In about every case, I call it like I see it or hear it. This album is just about one of the best smooth jazz albums that passed my ears in a while. It is nothing less then refreshing. All I could say is pick it up and just sit back with a glass of wine with or without you wife and enjoy. It's like a good dinner, it just stays with you. Another one for the JAZZ COLLECTION. A MUST.

This album is an incredible mix of Jazz and Hip-Hop. I was introduced to Bill Evans on a Jazziz magazine CD and was hooked to the song "Swing Hop". Enough so to actually buy the CD and it was fantastic. "Reality" has to be my favorite song if I must just choose one. <G> I love music that combines different genres together and Bill knows how to do that. The only downfall is the musician's name. He shares it with Bill Evans the jazz pianist and it can be confusing finding his stuff. So watch out for that.

I am still looking for another Jazz CD that is as amazing as this one is. It's perfect, and me and all my friends love it. Bill Evans really hit the mark on this one, I just wish it wasn't so hard to find this one and not the Piano dude. ;)

It's hard for me to believe that I have never heard of "this" Bill Evans before. It is rare that a CD has 5 or 6 great cuts -- this CD has 9 or 10. Lee Ritenour and Marcus Miller are only 2 of the many artists featured on this gem. It is a "must get" CD!!!

As smooth contemporary jazz goes . . . this ranked high up there

Music made long time ago is moving in the new era of classic jazz. one song makes this album a great masterpiece.

Ottimo album!
Quando ho sentito la prima volta un pezzo di questo cd pensavo fosse dell'album Doo-Bop di Miles Davis. Che abbiano suonato insieme per diverso tempo si sente.

Non confondetelo con il pianista omonimo: ma anche se lo faceste non guasterebbe, è spettacolare anche lui e prendere un cd del pianista per sbaglio sicuramente non è un errore...

You can't go wrong ordering this CD. I wanted this CD for a long time and finally found it. I love it and am glad I have it.