Now & Forever

The Braxton Brothers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
• Original Release Date: March 23, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B00000I9DY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,341 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From Jazziz

After their 1997 debut, Steppin' Out, the Braxton Brothers decided to take their act on the road. Little did they know that their travels would be the inspiration for their second album, Now & Forever. "Playing live, you realize that the music is much bigger than just two people playing instruments," says bassist Nelson. "Aside from having the most fun we have ever had playing music, we've seen the power and connection our grooves and melodies have." Saxophonist Wayne adds, "One of the things we've learned from live performance is the way a rapport with an audience can give the music on an album a whole new attitude. While melody is always the big thing, live we see how the melody connects in deeper ways. We have done our best to bring the fun, lighthearted feelings of our live performances to the new music."

--- JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's love in this album, June 23, 2005

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DustyFeet "dustyfeet" (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now & Forever (Audio CD)

I never heard of the Braxton Brothers before this album. Sure, there have been many middle of the road jazz albums that have been churned out by the likes of the Kenny Gs and the Dave Benoits of the world, but somehow there's something a little different in this album.

In many of the songs, I hear a yearning, a melancholic inner voice woven into the songs of these albums. If you are a masochist like me and love the pain of missing and loving someone, this is the one for you.

These two musicians put their hearts and soul into their music... its sincere... Sure its middle of the road jazz, but there are just times when you want that comforting and familiar musical phrase, times when you don't want to have to concentrate and listen too hard to uncover just what that tune is being played.

I love, "Just Believe", for its quiet simplicity, "Now and Forever" is a pleasantly sweet yet not saccharin tune. My favourite is "Before You", its a painfully beautiful tune, a yearning tune.

If you want a pleasant jazz album, familiar yet not cliche, sweet yet deep, then get this album. I did.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I Ain't Mad Atcha....BUT!, November 2, 1999

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Jazzman98 (Musicland, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Now & Forever (Audio CD)

These guys give a great show live! I've heard all of the songs on this disc in a concert setting and, hard as it may be to believe (no thanks to the "radio-friendliness" of this CD), these guys really can play jazz!!!

We can only hope that as the Braxton Brothers continue to grow, they will get more say in how to present their music. Some "smooth jazz" gets too syrupy for it's own good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hit play and enjoy, June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Now & Forever (Audio CD)

Just bought this CD and it may be the best I've heard this year. If you like smooth and funky, look no further. The Braxton Brothers defintely have a fresh new approach. So much talent! I can't wait to see them in concert.