LAViSH

Soul Ballet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 11, 2007)
• Original Release Date: September 11, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Artizen
• ASIN: B000UDGNLC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,765 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Soul Ballet is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist/producer/composer Rick Kelly. A chilled out, funky blast of sonically brilliant, magnificently performed nujazz originals. Lavish is the title and lush is the keyword in describing this radio friendly contemporary classic.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Super Tunes, September 16, 2007

By	Butterscotch (USA) - See all my reviews

Soul Ballet is one of my fave smooth jazz artists and I have all of their previous CDs. This CD is much better than Dream Beat Dream, especially because they have done away with many of the annoying voice/singing tracks from their previous release. The songs sound synthesized (if that is the right music term), and are not acoustic or anything like that. The tunes are more `high energy' than other smooth jazz offerings. There is an introductory snippet (about 30 seconds) that starts the CD (Glitters is Gold), and it definitely should have been longer. In any case, if you are a fan you'll be pleased with this CD and its similarity to some of the others they have already released in previous years.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A REALLY COOL FLOW!!!, October 1, 2007

By	Anthony Davis "neogroove" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's rare that a album can flow as well as this one. I just heard "Soul Ballet" on our local jazz station for a brief momment. The track was "da da Diamonds". I was so impressed at the flow of the song. Almost puts you into a trance. I went to Amazon right away to see if it was availible for purchase. I downloaded the album right away and I have been listening to it ever since. It rare that an artist can put together a full album of tracks that you can listen to all the way through. Kudos to "Soul Ballet" for this one. "A REALLY COOL FLOW!!!"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars [...] Review, October 1, 2007

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

Like the subtle, flirty motion from an inviting lover, Soul Ballet's LAViSH is irresistible. A combination of sensual downtempo electronica, chilled grooves and Smooth Jazz, the Soul Ballet recipe has been intoxicating music enthusiasts for years. It is the creative musical outlet of actor/producer/arranger/programmer and multi-instrumentalist Rick "R.K." Kelly. There's no mistaking a blending of arts here... the music is sweeping and cinematic, lending itself to soundtracking a personal weekend of intimacy or a late night drive along the coast. Rick Kelly has his finger on the pulse of cool with Soul Ballet and LAViSH is proof that a concoction of hip, loungey music and Smooth Jazz is a crowd pleaser that crosses demographics. Lavish means to give generously or in excess... Soul Ballet's LAViSH certainly matches the definition with generous donations of soulful melody and gratifying groove and as always, Rick Kelly exceeds expectation with his alluring new masterpiece. You may be familiar with the other craft of R.K. If you're a fan of TV's C.S.I. Miami, Cold Case, Nip / Tuck... you've possibly seen the handsome actor in various roles. We're big fans of the Soul Ballet brand here at [...] / [...]. In fact, we're addicted. Every track is spectacular. Not to suggest that LAViSH is a tonic, but I am confident that you'll feel more alive upon listening... and it's great to feel alive. So go ahead, lavish it on!