Customer Reviews

Look Again

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Sandy McGrail, Colorado Springs, CO.

I saw Nelson Live Feb. 14, 2003 and he played for nearly 3 hours. The emotion, heart and natural feeling he poured into his sax, and thus his music pulled me and the entire audience into the music along with him. He played a few songs from his new CD, Look Again, and the tune Scenario was absolutely hypnotic. Look Again is a masterpiece waiting to be found!

This release, long awaited by this reviewer, is a departure from Nelson Rangell's previous offerings. What would be most noticeable to those familiar with Rangell's earlier work is an emphasis on tenor sax as the lead voice, a decrease in alto sax and an absence of flute on this disc. The result is some of the most smoldering and soulful sax music ever recorded by Nelson. He really recorded something different on this album.

The tunes that appeal to me most on this CD are those produced by Chris Davis. These include Good Morning Love, Long Walk and Scenario. In fact, I found myself digging Scenario so much that it became my favorite song on this recording after only a few listenings; it reminded me of one of my all time favorite tunes, Rangell's "Grace" from the Destiny album.

This album has so much to offer because Nelson Rangell clearly plays for his audience. His genuine talent always shines through in his playing. Nelson's music is truly in a class with that vacation spot or fine restaurant no one else but you seems to know about, and the music, like that best-ever vacation experience or gourmet food, never disappoints. "With All My Heart"...I wish you all the best.

What a wonderful C.D. I love it, what more can I say? I am not a musician; but the sax playing is beautiful and each song is uplifting. I love to listen to this while working in my home. My kids 3 and 5 love it, my daughter said, "its just beautiful, this song". I can't say how much I enjoy this purchase.

I don't usually write these, but I felt this is long overdue. I have been collecting Jazz for almost 30 years now and my first love is the saxophone. Many people know about David Sanborn, Kenny G., Branford Marsalis, Najee, Paul Taylor, Candy Dulfer and I could name so many others. Many are some of my favorite artists. But in my humble opinion, Nelson Rangell is the best sax player around! Many people know very little about him, but he has been around and works with top notch side men and producers. Most sax players ar virtuoso's on one instrument, Nelson is a virtuoso on tenor, alto and soprano sax as well as the flute. His layered horn solos (like chord progressions) are mind blowing. And he is equally adept as a writer and arranger. This guy is the SECRET WEAPON! Pick up anything you can get your hands on by Rangell. You can't go wrong.

Not as strong an album as i was expecting but some lovely tracks.Jill scott cover is the highlight for me.