Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Collection

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 17, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Native Language Music
• ASIN: B00004YL6O
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,444 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Relentless [#]

2. Drive Time

3. Latin Quarter

4. Love Is on the Way

5. In the City Life

6. Hyde Park (The Ah, Oooh Song)

7. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

8. 'Til We're Together Again

9. Red Rocks

10. Avenue

11. In and Out of Love

12. Alone With You

13. Sugar Cane

14. First View

15. 3rd Force

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The first annual Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards ceremony was held in January 2000 in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, home of the Oasis smooth-jazz radio station. This 14-song compilation showcases previously released tracks that are representative of the artists who performed at the show--folks like Dave Koz and Russ Freeman & the Rippingtons. This collection also boasts up-and-coming acts with brand new music not yet heard on radio. The best of the latter class includes a Stanley Clarke-sounding bassist, Brian Bromberg, doing a highly charged duet with smooth jazz superstar Richard Elliot. Newcomer Grady Nichols may have the best instrumental track on the sampler with "Alone with You," which was co-written and produced by Jeff Lorber.

The producers here did a pretty good job of creating the flavor of smooth-jazz radio, but the choice of Jonathan Butler and Patti Austin as the only vocalists was outstanding. Of course, the chosen songs--Butler's take on the Jr. Walker & the All Stars classic "What Does It Take" and Austin's title track from her album In and Out of Love--contain a lot more urban spirit than most smooth radio stations are willing to air. --Mark Ruffin

Product Description

Smooth Jazz never sounded so good! Native Language Music brings together Oasis Award-nominated artists in this greatest hits collection of some of Smooth Jazz's best known songs. Artists include David Benoit, Brian Bromberg, Richard Elliot, Marc Antoine, Dave Koz, Jeff Kashiwa, Candy Dulfer, Jonathan Butler, The Rippingtons, Craig Chaquico, Paul Taylor, Patti Austin, Herb Alpert, Steve Oliver, 3rd Force, Gota and Grady Nichols. Includes the new Brian Bromberg and Richard Elliot hit, "Relentless."

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the Greatest Smooth Jazz CD., January 4, 2007

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Cristobal Samaniego "Cris S." (Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Collection (Audio CD)

This is absolutely the greatest smooth jazz CD I own. Just listen to the first piece. It gives you an idea of what this CD is all about. I have tried to find a similar one in power, and nothing gets even close. The best of this CD is its outstanding arrangement. You do not feel that repetitive tone from piece to piece that many CD's have. It is a rich compilation of great pieces. You will not get bored. Buy it with confidence, you will enjoy it. I have had mine for over 2-1/2 years and I just love it.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome compilation!!, January 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Collection (Audio CD)

This is, by far, the BEST smooth jazz greatest hits record I have ever heard. I couldn't believe the songs I heard when I first popped the CD into my player, great energy, cool vibes, great for an outdoor BBQ or picnic. Great for just about anything, I recommend putting this CD first on your wish list.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD smokes!, March 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Collection (Audio CD)

One of the best Smooth Jazz compilations ever! Possibly the greatest addition to your CD collection. This CD should be your next purchase.