For The Family

Jimmy Reid | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 9, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: JKR Records
• ASIN: B00006ED7Y
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #452,243 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Joining in great enthusiasm with fans and top musicians throughout the smooth jazz community, Jazziz Magazine proclaimed of Jimmy Reid’s 1998 debut that "the second generation of genre performers is off to a great start." No less than Dave Koz—one of the young saxophonist’s chief influences—says, "Jimmy's one of those rare talents that's got it all...great interpretation on his instrument, undeniable charisma, and that indefinable star-quality."

In the four years since that stirring introduction, Reid’s career has been going non-stop. He has developed a reputation on the Los Angeles club scene as a top performer with his own band, toured and recorded with top stars like Jonathan Butler and Brian Culbertson, performed around the country for America’s Second Harvest (the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief charity) and this spring and summer has been the featured saxman on The Winans Family Tour nationwide.

Forming his own family-run independent label, JKR Records, Reid has kept busy on the solo recording front as well. In December 2000, he released Jimmy Reid Live Volume 1: Live at the Warehouse, an exciting chronicle of his regular Friday night performances with his band recorded earlier that year at the club in Marina Del Rey, California. Last fall came Preview 2002, featuring two Christmas songs and three tunes that would later become a part of his new full-length release, For The Family.

Titled as a dedication to the endless love and support of his immediate family, For the Family stands primed to further establish Reid as one of the most distinctive and innovative sax voices in smooth jazz. The ten tracks capture his trademark ultra romantic ballad style along with his developing passion for blues and R&B, which has grown through playing with some of Los Angeles’ top soul-influenced musicians that make up his band.

"As a musician working on establishing my career , it’s so easy to get caught up in the business end of things and all the outside superficial activities," says Reid. "I’ve learned that what’s most important is having friends and a family that’s always there for you, through all the ups and downs. As an artist, I feel I’m still evolving, and For The Family is a snapshot of where I am today. Forever Loved showed off my hopelessly romantic side, but playing with all these funky musicians has inspired me to dig into the rawness and energy of a more urban style. Even as my sax playing draws upon my top influences like Koz, Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright, I’m also inspired on the pop/soul side by artists like Brian McKnight and India Arie. I wrote ‘India,’ in fact, after listening to her CD, and my song has similar chord progressions and grooves. And I produce very much in a pop vein. So there’s a little bit of everything I like—R&B, jazz and romantic pop."

Product Description

A multi-talented musician and producer, Reid helmed most of the project himself and played the sax and keyboards and programmed the drums throughout. Notable exceptions include the funky, thumping and mystical "Cool Vibe," produced by Brian Culbertson; "The Song With No Name," a ten minute, jamming testament to Reid’s camaraderie with his regular bandmates; and the lush closing track "One Last Cry," a cover of the Brian McKnight classic featuring the beautiful piano of Zachary Provost (currently Musical Director for Josh Groban). Other key tracks include the sensuous "Stay The Night" (featuring live strings), the silky and reflective "My Everything", the retro-soul driven "From a Friend" and the seductive, vocally driven "Because of You" and "Stay Together."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool and Funky, Smooth and Jazzy, August 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: For The Family (Audio CD)

Dave Koz said it best about Jimmy Reid. He said "Jimmy's one of those rare talents that's got it all." This CD has got it all. From the India Arie flavored first track INDIA, to the seductive STAY THE NIGHT, to the bluesy 10 minute long THE SONG WITH NO NAME, this young kid from LA can hang in there horn to horn with his jazz contemporaries. From beginning to end, this CD is a soulful and enjoyable journey that is a pleasure to listen to.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic artist!!!, October 27, 2005

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Virginia L. Urquhart - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For The Family (Audio CD)

I met Jimmy around Christmas time in Fort Myers one year on a promo tour...he's wonderful and his music is SO SMOOTH!!! I highly reccomend his music for anyone who enjoys smooth jazz!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars I Can't Believe I Waited This Long, October 10, 2011

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Isaac J. Walton II (Strongsville, OH USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: For The Family (Audio CD)

I had this CD on my Amazon.com wishlist for 8 long years, when I decided to buy it. And now I see why the CD was a hit when it was first released. Very good CD!