Seduction [Import]

Nick Colionne | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 2, 1999)
• Original Release Date: February 9, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Lakeshore Jazz
• ASIN: B00000I6MC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,142 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Winelight

2. Steppin' Out

3. 34

4. Right Here Right Now

5. Black Cow

6. Mr. Montgomery

7. Get This

8. You Go to My Head

9. You Go to My Head [Instrumental]

10. Strait Up

11. The Seduction

Editorial Reviews

From Jazziz

During just the past six months, smooth-jazz guitarists Keith Robinson, JK, Gil Parris, and David Frazier have all emerged with solid recordings, each putting a unique twist on wes montgomery's timeless style. Add Nick Colionne to the funky side of that list. Colionne gives props to the legendary guitarist throughout his new CD, The Seduction. Lest we not catch on, he even titled a snappy, swinging quartet tune "Mr. Montgomery." The song is typical of Colionne's approach. He begins by playing a laid-back melody over Matt Rose's gentle piano harmony. Then he bursts into a more aggressive improvisation, bouncing along over a strolling groove generated by Ron Hall's sly bass and drummer Felix Pollard's brushes. Even on pop-funk tunes like "Winelight," Colionne finds a way to put the hook aside and to work out a colorful solo in deference to his muse. Mostly, the album presents small ensembles in a jam setting. But Colionne shows an equally effective romantic side with his sparse arrangement of the standard "You Go to My Head." (Although recording a second version featuring his own vocals was not the best idea.) It's rare to praise a recording for something it's missing, but Colionne's decision to forgo the requisite smooth-jazz saxophone voice helps his guitar playing stand out and allows the listener to take in another fascinating update of the classic Wes sound.

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nick does it again!, September 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Seduction (Audio CD)

Nick Colionne is a blink away from superstardom with this CD. It got a GREAT review in JAZZIZ magazine so I bought it and was really glad I did. I have seen him perform "live" in Chicago area concerts and he is an amazing entertainer, not to mention a fantastic guitar player. This CD is great and George Benson/Norman Brown/Wes Montgomery fans will love it..

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hidden talented Chicago artist, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Seduction (Audio CD)

Nick is a very talented jazz artist. The American answer to Ronny Jordon with a bluesy edge. I've been a fan of his for about 5 years and I hope he gets his due.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOTTEST JAZZ GUITARIST OUT THERE!, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Seduction (Audio CD)

Just attended "The Seduction" CD release party and can't think of enough superlatives for this artist. Amazing guitarist, amazing showmanship - you will not believe this CD! Incredible talent, I could go on and on. This is not your same old boring smooth jazz artist. Get this CD - you won't be sorry.