Escaping Shadows

Benny Reid | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B002HWUU40
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #363,861 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Phenomenon, November 14, 2009

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R. Siegel (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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Benny Reid is a Jazz Phenomenon on the rise. I have both of his albums now and they are wonderful. Great music for any time of day, week, month or year. I highly recommend this cd to any and all. Whether you are new to jazz, or are part of the old school yourself, this is a MUST own!

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth Jazz rises to the top, September 19, 2009

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A. Deborah Silver "Jazz enthusiast" (New York) - See all my reviews
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Really enjoyed this new release, "Escaping Shadows." It built on the foundation that was set in the first release "Findings." Lots of added surpises and creative melodic tones intermixed within the tunes, each tune being quite different. This album, fused with varied styles and atmospheric and contemporary jazz numbers has roots in the Post-Bop, and is influenced by Stan Getz, Charlie Parker and Pat Metheny and at the same time, original in its approach.

Reid's music with an obvious guitar influence uses a distortion sound, like in "Cutting," which is quite unique. My favorite piece, "Firelight," took me to heaven with the way it grabs you and builds to a crescendo with a nice hook. Each piece has its unique reference and can be enjoyed for its distinguished characteristics on its own. This album, with its smooth jazz with pizazz fusion, was much more than I expected.

5.0 out of 5 stars Benny Reid New Days, September 16, 2009

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Devin DeHaven (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Length:: 3:18 Mins