Sessions, Volume 1

Rick Braun | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: ARTizen Music Group
• ASIN: B000F0UR94
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

Sessions volume 1 is in the artist’s own words: "Music recorded live-in-studio presented in its original form without excessive editing, intended to capture the energy, integrity and honesty of my live show. It’s about the fun and utter joy of playing."

Product Description

Previously, Sessions Volume 1 was only available to fans attending Rick’s concerts. Sessions Volume 1 is the first of a series of releases where the emphasis is on fun and spontaneity, elements sometimes missing in the studio culture but in no short supply on the performing stage. This is recorded in mostly one take with little or no editing or overdubs as evidenced by the "notes of character" here and there. The repertoire is drawn from Rick’s greatest hits including "Grazing in the Grass" from the hit cd Shake it Up, and fan favorites "Notorious," "Nightwalk" and "Coolsville." Certainly an unexpected highlight is Rick’s emotional vocal on "Love Will Find a Way."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our new DEMO CD!, November 22, 2006

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Glenn E. Thomas "Wireman007" (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sessions, Volume 1 (Audio CD)

This CD was recorded at a 96K sampling rate. It sounds better than any CD we have tested in the last 3 years. The sonic clarity is astounding. The bass is clear, precise and very powerful. We've replaced the DTS recording of the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over with this CD for all of our in-home demos because it's the 1st disc that has sounded better. We are Home Entertainment System designers and we HIGHLY recommend "Rick Braun... Sessions, Volume 1".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Album, March 28, 2008

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M. Hedges "Squirell nutkin" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sessions, Volume 1 (Audio CD)

Absolutely Superb.
Please hurry up and bring out Sessions 2 before i wear out this disc so i can listen to them back to back.
If you are a fan of this gifted man then do not hesitste to buy this collection of studio live takes.(dont be mistaken this is not a live in concert album)fresh takes on some of Ricks most requested tunes.
I hope the next sessions is a Double Gatefold Signed Edition.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent is an understatement!!, October 7, 2007

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Nancy L. Albrecht "Amused One" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sessions, Volume 1 (Audio CD)

Sessions Vol. 1 is truly a fabulous CD!! One of the best contemporary jazz selections I own. I highly recommend to all and have, in fact, purchased multiple copies to spread around amongst my soft jazz fan friends. The collection of outstanding artists sitting in with Braun and his sweet horn is top notch and includes not only his regular band members but also Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, and Jeff Golub. All are also favorites of mine, especially Jeff Golub and his guitar - he is great in his own right. The entire CD is recorded live-in-studio and according to the liner notes "a lot" of the songs were done on the first take. I can just image the creative energy that must have been boiling over in that studio during the recording sessions, which it sound like, happened over just a few days. You can definitely hear it in the music, and even see it in some of the CD photo art. The first cut, Cadillac Slim, is up tempo and full of fun and energy - a real jam session of the great talent. The second song, Notorious, is a slower slightly methodical number featuring Richard Eliot on Sax. The third, Philadelphia, begins with a soulful horn whisper and then the tempo sets in and features Jeff Golub on guitar. Number ten, Nightwalk, is my favorite with Braun on the flugelhorn and is one that reminds me of a happy carefree skip through the park! There is not a bad cut in the twelve but those are my favorites. There is only one song with vocals and it's Braun - not bad for a horn player! I look forward to more in the Sessions series as Braun mentions. If and when it/they are released I will be one of the first to buy. Add this CD to your library and you will certainly not be disapointed!!!!