James Vargas

James Vargas | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 13, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Trippin 'n Rhythm
• ASIN: B0002DRE4A
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,865 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a wonderful debut CD, March 29, 2005

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G. Cleaves "Smooth Jazz Listener" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: James Vargas (Audio CD)

This is an extremely beautiful smooth jazz CD. I had never heard of James until I was reviewing smooth jazz artists online. I listened to a few tracks and had to pick his CD up. You will too! James Vargas showcases amazing versatility on the alto, soprano and tenor saxophones. The alto is his sax of choice on most cuts and you won't be disappointed. This is one of those smooth jazz CD's that you can put into your CD player and play it from beginning to end while having a big smile on your face listening to each song. The opening track, "Curtin Call," puts you in the mindset of being in concert with him waiting for the curtin call. It sets you in the mood for the rest of this awesome CD. Track three, "Sitting Pretty," is another beautiful track with James showcasing his talents. "Galveston Bay," proves he can sing just as well as he plays the saxophone. It reminds you of just "chilling at the beach" with that special someone with a wineglass in your hand enjoying a jazz concert or the beach. Galveston Texas would be proud to have this as their theme song. On track ten, "One fine day," James truly showcases his remarkable versatility on the sax with beautiful and rapid chords and arpeggio runs on the sax. I put James in the same catagory as Euge Groove, Kirk Whalum, David Sanborn, Gerald Albright, Kim Waters, and Pamela Williams, who are among my personal favorite sax players. I am eagerly anticipating his next CD. Pick this one up quickly, you will not be disapointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smooth,sexy and irresistable., August 27, 2004

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jazzer (uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: James Vargas (Audio CD)

I had never heard of this artist until i heard an interview with him on Art Good's Jazztrax syndicated radio show.After hearing 3 tracks on the show i had to have this album.The sax work is melodic,sophisticated and extemely mature for a debut artist and the production is simply stunning.The 2 vocal tracks are sublime,1 featuring Yvonne John Lewis who i had previously seen in concert with Bryan Ferry ,and the other featuring Vargas himself.I couldnt believe that this guy had such a voice in addition to his saxophone playing.I did a web search on him which turned up another album,"Duality" by Sugar and Silk which also features Vargas in fine form and some superb vocal and keyboard work.I cannot recommend this artist highly enough and look forward to hearing much more from him in the future.I have no doubt on the stregnth of his debut solo album that he will take the US by storm and prove that the Uk can more than cut it in this genre.Buy this album...you wont be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, September 15, 2005

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C. Burnett "C this is it" (Phila., Pa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: James Vargas (Audio CD)

Exciting and new. This cd is fabulous I really enjoyed him, I'm also a first time listner to James. He has totally earned my respect, looking forward to his next album.