Popjazz

Warren Hill | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 23, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Native Language Music
• ASIN: B000A8AX04
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,508 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Warren Hill is not only one of the most gifted performers and "off the hook" showmen in the pop instrumental world, but he is also a talented and innovative creator of new and different ways to present his music and connect with his fans in this ever changing world of music.

After the release of his first CD in 1991, he was by Natalie Cole as the opening act on her 40-city "Unforgettable Tour." Since then he has released nine CDs with numerous #1 hits on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and R&R Smooth Jazz/NAC charts, as well as being recognized by a diverse list of awards, including Berklee College's Distinguished Alumnus, 1995 NAC songwriter of the year from SESAC, 2002 Juno Nomination for Contemporary Jazz Album, 2003 Canadian Smooth Jazz Artist of the year and 2005 Canadian Wind Instrumentalist of the year.

In 2004, Hill embarked on a mission: to start his own record label. With the help of his wife, Tamara, and Native Language Music, their vision! for PopJazz Records finally came to fruition in the spring of 2005 with the release of Hill's much-anticipated 10th CD entitled PopJazz. The new CD features Hill's versatility, as his saxophone explores his roots in Pop, R&B, Funk, Chill and of course, Jazz. Produced by Hill and André Berry, the CD is packed with outstanding musicianship from Hill's touring band (André Berry, Ronnie Gutierrez, Dave Hooper, Randy Jacobs, and Ron Reinhardt) as well as some special guest appearances by Norman Brown, Brian Culbertson, Jeff Golub and the incredible Harris Brothers Horns.

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Warren Hill began his music career at age seven. He studied guitar and his early influences came from classic rock such as Led Zeppelin, Rush, The Who and the Rolling Stones. At age 12 he started to play saxophone and it became the focal point of his life while studying jazz at the Eastman School of Music. There his musical life changed forever and he retired his! childhood dreams of becoming a rock star, strapped a saxophone around his neck -- and it's been there ever since.

Hill followed his heart and enrolled at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston learning the intricacies of the saxophone, and following his graduation performance, Hill was approached to play on Chaka Khan's record Baby Me, with Stevie Wonder, Prince, Miles Davis and Dave Grusin. The opportunity was a dream come true for a young musician straight out of college.

Hill moved to Los Angeles in 1989 and within six months Atlantic Records signed him to a record deal. His first CD Kiss Under The Moon was released in 1991. Since then he has released nine CD's that have sold a combined total of over one million copies worldwide. A saxophonist, vocalist and talented composer, Hill has remained one of the most consistently popular contemporary jazz artists in his field.

Product Description

The Popjazz/Native Language debut from hit saxophonist Warren Hill proves that music can imitate art. Popjazz, which features special guests Brian Culbertson, Grammy® winner Norman Brown, and guitarist Jeff Golub, characterizes the mood of the 1950s/60s pop art movement by utilizing broad techniques and production styles found in today’s greatest pop albums. Having sold over a million records worldwide since his 1991 debut album, Warren embarks on a new career path to explore unique musical textures and carry forth as a core artist in the pop-instrumental format with 11 all-new tracks that include several well-known arrangements of "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)", "Back At One," "Low Rider," and "Come Together."

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful Sax, April 21, 2006

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Victoria A. Wildermuth (Odessa, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Popjazz (Audio CD)

One of the best smooth jazz albums I have ever heard. The first track, "Toronto", and the last track "Bridgin' the Gap" will give you chills. Funky, soulful and romantic sax. This is Warren Hill at his best.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars His best work to date!, January 26, 2006

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smoothjazzandmore (Ogdensburg, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Popjazz (Audio CD)

Warren Hill has been one of "Smooth Jazz and More's" most requested recording artists. He had a huge success with his 1997 release, "Devotion". The track, "Another Goodbye" still receives airplay on our daily play list. He's recorded other CD's after that with limited success. His latest release in off the Native Language label called, "Pop Jazz". It's a step in the right direction, retuning to the style he's best known for, a hip and funky saxophone. With the Beatles classic, "Come Together". The track, "Still in Love" is as romantic of a song as I've ever heard. Overall, this is a fun CD to listen to. Fans of smooth jazz saxophone will be thrilled with Hill's latest release!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice!, February 23, 2006

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Anita "agreen57" (Los AngelesCA - USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Popjazz (Audio CD)

Great smooth jazz for your listening pleasure!! Check out the track "Toronto," -- awesome!!!