Customer Reviews

Foreign Exchange

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This fine selection of relaxed smooth grooves is a great backdrop for the guitar playing of Paul Brown and Marc Antoine.
Paul and Marc compliments each other's playing wonderfully.
Wholly instrumental, slick grooves like "Wine Night", the clipped rhythm of "Brother Earl" and the title track flow seamlessly.
It is however the quality of the simple melodies that stands out - "What About Bob" illustrates this - nothing fancy or complex, yet the music is most enjoyable.
Paul Brown's production is as easy on the ear as ever. His style almost defines Smooth Jazz.
Paul's playing is exquisitely smooth too, whilst Marc Antoine adds a touch of French/Spanish flavours too.
My favourite tracks: "French Connection" and "Bridges Of Paris".
Enjoy.

I tend to prefer more of the pop bend of smooth jazz like this. My wife doesn't listen to music like this, but she really enjoyed the smoothness of this, and this is great for mellowing out on a Sunday afternoon..it isn't too sleepy. Great blend (I think) of Acoustic Alchemy, Wes Montgomery, and even some nice sax, flute & keyboard parts mixed in. Real smooth and very enjoyable in my book. Check out the sound bytes!

The guitars of Paul Brown & Mark Antoine unite to give a fabulous performance of smooth jazz/menco. If you love music heard on the Weather Channel, this CD is for you.

I heard this late at nite on 101.1FM Honolulu.

It is one of the most perfect songs I've heard.

I love it.

Thanks, Guys!

Aloha

Bill

I buy everything with Marc Antoine- he is just fantastic. This album is no exception. The style is immediately recognizable, but has some new twists that any fan will greatly enjoy.

I am so happy to have purchased this. I enjoy all of Marc Antonie music but this duet with Paul Browne is great. Their music really compliments each other and now I am a Paul Browne fan too. It is so upbeat and really enjoyable to hear to pick up your spirit.

We have most of Marc Antione's cds, and this one is very good, and a this one with Paul Brown also on guitar is excellent with a more taditional jazz sound.

Each of these artists have compiled some of the best smooth jazz guitar work. I had high expectations when i heard they collaborated on this album. The first song on the album was a great start however it was down hill from there.I had a sense they were trying to jump out of smooth jazz into traditional jazz as chuck loeb seems to do on one his albums. They may love playing it but it is not what i am looking for.

Id give his new CD for 2009 10 stars its that exdcellent. Id buy it as well.

I had not heard these musicians previously, not too disappointed but doubtful that I will seek them out again. Pleasant listening.