Modern World

Ray Obiedo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 10, 1999)
• Original Release Date: August 10, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Domo Records
• ASIN: B00000JQIE
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,842 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Carousel

2. Slight Accent

3. Slow Hot Wind

4. Never

5. August Song

6. Modern World

7. A Thousand Reasons

8. Sunset

9. Reflections

10. Song for Julian

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This San Francisco-based guitarist has a special skill in adding world-beat touches to a smooth-jazz mix, and Modern World percolates to a heady blend of funk and Latin beats. Obiedo has added several percussionists--Pete Escovedo and Michael Spiro among them--to his programmed drumbeats to create a novel blend of techno and authentic Caribbean vibes. It provides a terrific backdrop for his own guitar improvisations, as well as fueling some fine work by saxophonists Bob Mintzer and Norbert Stachel. There's passion aplenty here, whether the music is warm and languid, as on "Slow Hot Wind" or heated, as on "Sunset." --Adam Rains

Product Description

Demonstrating an exceptional talent for mystically melding urban jazz with Brazilian funk and dynamic Carribbean rhythms, Ray has developed a very unique and distinctive guitar signature. His reputation for musical excellence, versatility and raw rhythmic creativity has earned him countless studio sessions.

Modern World serves up a delightfully uplifting homage to his rhythm and blues roots with generous portions of his trademark Latin-jazz grooves that will satisfy virtually every jazz palate.

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This CD, May 26, 2001

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B. Clyburn "B Clyburn" (Williamstown, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern World (Audio CD)

this cd was unknown to me untill I heard a little bit of it on amazon. so I purchase it. and wow I'm glad I did. every thing on this cd sounds good. I even had to purchase another one for a friend. who also loved it as much as I did. thumbs up to ya Ray Obiedo. Modern World...

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderfull modern world of smooth jazz, August 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Modern World (Audio CD)

with this late produccion oviedo stablis himself as a inventive smooth jazzist. Good arrangement, beatiful melodies and a perfect sound. This is music to listen for and to make youself feeling the magic of colours sounds.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just smooth Jazz., April 27, 2010

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Mike P. Gallichio - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern World (Audio CD)

The Modern World by Ray Obiedo is a wonderful Modern Day music CD. More than just smooth Jazz. With a hints of Cool, Smooth, Jazz, and Latin. I really dig how Ray plays his instrument. The Music was recorded with nice soundstage and will sound great on high end systems. This music has something that makes you want to sit. listen and enjoy. I have enjoyed Rays music and will continue to look forward to his work in the future.