Sketches of James

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 23, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Records
• ASIN: B000055X1V
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,144 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Steamroller - Tower Of Power

2. Long Ago And Far Away - New York Voices

3. Nobody But You - Les McCain

4. Your Smiling Face - Gerald Albright

5. Something In The Way She Moves - Michael Forman Trio

6. Only A Dream In Rio - Flora Purim/Airto Moreira

7. You Make It Easy - Robben Ford

8. New Tune - Oscar Castro Neves

9. Fire And Rain - Poncho Sanchez' Latin Jazz Band

10. Secret O'Life - Shirley Horn

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "My Smiling Face", February 15, 2001

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Diana Ferreira (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sketches of James (Audio CD)

I don't think I've stopped smiling since I walked into coconuts (a local record store) and listened to the entirety of this album. I was so captivated by the arrangements on this album that I stood in the store, starred into space, and coasted on the melodius journey this CD took me on. Each song was masterfully played and recorded however, If I had to choose a selection it would be "Long Ago And Far Away - New York Voices." It is certainly nice to see the genius of James Taylor observed by outstanding jazz/latin/blues musicians.

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and nice rendition of the originals, May 7, 2002

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"jazzboy10" (Ft. Mitchell, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sketches of James (Audio CD)

There is something for everyone on this CD. Vocals, non-vocals, blusey, non-blusey, pop, non-pop . . . . you get the idea. I enjoy this CD. I sing karaoke a lot and I found that the version of "Your Smiling Face" is a refreshing change from the studio version, using a lot of sax. Gets a great response from the crowd.

One side note though: The CD jacket lists the titles on the back, but they aren't in the order that they play on the CD. Spooky isn't it!?

Buy it used if you can. It might not be worth full-price. But if that's all you can find, you likely won't be disappointed.

Cheers,

Spencer!