Global Kiss

Steve Oliver | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 2010)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: SOM Entertainment LLC
• ASIN: B0036ZT2E6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,376 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #58 in Music > Jazz > Smooth Jazz

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Global Harmonies, May 27, 2010

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Charlie Trece (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Global Kiss (Audio CD)

Gifted guitarman Steve Oliver is back and in great fashion. His latest work "Global Kiss" proves one more time his versatility and creative touch throughout the whole album. Produced by him and Spyro Gyro's keyboardist Tom Schuman this new work released on March of this year displays a high level of musicianship given the variety of styles that Steve likes to explore. From the "sure-fire" smooth jazz hit in the opening track "Fun in the Sun" featuring new sax sensation Darren Rahn and my favorite "True Vision" with stellar guests like Marion Meadows on soprano, Bob Baldwin on piano and Bonny B. on drums to latin flavored "Ba Aye" which includes another outstanding line-up (Tom Schuman on keyboards and piano, Will Donato on sax, Alan Hewitt on vibes and marimba and Spyro Gyra's Bonny B on drums besides Rochon Westmoreland on bass and Humberto Vela, percussion) Steve feels "at home". In between world music numbers like the title track and "Sunlight Within" alternate with beautiful ballads like "Fearless" and "Take me away, Distant Shore" sung by Steve to perfection. By the way, it's time for an all-vocal album (I still remember his amazing cover of Buffalo Springfield's "For What it's worth"), the talent is there and it should be an interesting experience given the right tunes. This album provides a well crafted set of songs and different styles where the listener will enjoy the exquisite talent of this brilliant musician.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars [...] Review, May 11, 2010

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Sandy Shore (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Global Kiss (Audio CD)

It's hard to believe that it has been over a decade since we first heard music by Steve Oliver, but it's certainly not hard to understand why he has become such a standout in the format. Always original, Oliver has never been content to play it safe and remake the same record over and over. With his 5th studio recording, GLOBAL KISS, Oliver once again breaks new musical ground. As he himself states, "I'm an advocate of music healing and bringing people together in the global community. It's healthy. When you're hearing a song and you get goosebumps as it's moving through you, there's power there." And from start to finish, GLOBAL KISS is powerful and thoroughly enjoyable. Whether it's the aptly titled first single, "Fun In The Sun," the Latin tinged "Ba Aye," "Angel Amore," with its exquisite melody or the recording's three vocal tracks (yes, Mr. Oliver is THAT versatile and talented), you'll find yourself coming back to be "kissed" again and again. ~BETH LEWIS

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steve's best playing so far, May 9, 2010

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David Benedict (ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Global Kiss (Audio CD)

After listening to Steve's music for about 10 years now,I can honestly say I think this CD displays some of Steve's best guitar playing. I think Steve has found a new niche with his Carvin guitars,that by the way he helped to create. The rhytmic groove of this CD is very special with the likes of Bonnie B. of Spyro Gyra fame on drums and long time mate Humberto Vela with his special talents on percussion.Add in some soulful sax from friend Will Donato and fine keyboard playing from Alan Hewitt,Nate Harasim and friend and co-producer Tom Schuman(Spyro Gyra original)and you come up with a very well thought out and written collection of tunes. Steve is very well headed towards the forefront of todays Jazz scene.This man has a talent like no other and pours his talent and love of music into his projects. I highly recommend picking up this CD for a very enjoyable musical experience.