Customer Reviews

Snapshot

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In an age dominated by vapid smooth jazz Duke (as at any time)
stood alone.Notably on "Fame","Keeping Love Alive" and the tital
tune George Duke's keyboard-addled blend of jazz and funk is very
much intact-much of "Snapshot" sounding like his previous album
"Night After Night" in 1989!On "Speak Low" and "Geneva" we also
here examples of Duke's work as a pure instrumentalist and on
the stomping "Bus Tours" he gives us NO DOUDT where his music
comes from.He is a dynamic fusion artist through and through and
no matter how time or music changes fasion George Duke always
keeps his signture smorgasboard of jazz,funk,R&B,rock and his
own unique way with the keys at the top of the mix.A fine moment
in a VERY long line of fine moments.

This is a good album overall, certainly pleasant and easy to listen to. The sole reason I bought it was for the track "No Rhyme, No Reason". The first time I heard the song, it was permanently burned into my mind. You just can't forget it. So even if every other song on the cd was terrible, it was well worth the money just for that one track. What a nice surprise to find that the rest of the cd justifies the purchase as well.

I have been searching for this song for YEARS. I never knew it was by George Duke. What a beautiful melancholy song.. how it rings such a deep truth of my life. I absolutely LOVE musicians that can actually touch your heart and yes, make it physically ache. The lyrics to this song, the piano... my God it's fantastic. Such a great, sad song.

I heard "No Rhyme No Reason" on the radio years ago and never caught the name of the artist. Years later I finally caught up with the name of the artist to match the song and have been a fan ever since. "No Rhyme No Reason" till this day still remains one of my favorite songs for George Duke!

This is a really great album! I am 25 years old and I bought this album when it first came out for the hit "No Rhyme, No Reason" ('92). I still enjoy the ENTIRE album till this day! The songs are very relaxing and mellow with infusions of rhythmically upbeat,urban, bop-your-head tunes which all flow together creating the all time classic jazz album. Purchase it today, you won't regrete it!

All the previous reviews made particular mention of "No Rhyme, No Reason". I couldn't agree more... that song reaches into your soul and pulls out every memory of loves desired, loves lost, and loves we might want to try to regain BUT know we cannot! THAT is a great SONG you always remember. However, being a keyboard hobbiest and remembering Duke's induction to the P-Funk mob with "Reach For it" and "Dukey Stick"; I must say that my favorite song on this CD is "Fame"! George's use of several guest vocalists, the piano, organ and BASS synthesizer (in particular) are absolutely incredible. And there's nothing better than 'live' horns to raise the roof even higher (a combination of Everett Harp, the infamous Seawind horn section AND Earth Wind & Fire's Reginald Young). I also favor "Speak Low" because of Duke's extraordinary use of the Lyle Mays Korg M1
'breathy flute' sound. He uses this synth sound even MORE effectively on "500 Miles to Go" on the Illusions CD. I like Duke's mellow ballads, but I LOVE the FUNK. "Snapshot" is definitely essential. "Illusions" is the sequel...

Very tight production, and awesome guest-stars that blend well with Mr.Duke's various keyboards. Rachelle Farrelle (on 'No Rhyme, No Reason'), the late George Howard (on 'The Morning After') are quite exceptional!! I can't believe this CD came out 15 years ago...it STILL sounds good TODAY!!

George Duke, a muscial legend. This CD has been around for awhile but the music never fades, it keeps getting better and better everytime I head it. Rhyme and Reason is simply genius.

I own several George Duke CD's. This is may be one of his best!!! The songs that I like the most are History (I Remember), Snapshot, No Rhyme, No Reason, Ooh Baby, and Geneva. George can do it all...play, write, sing, produce! I still find it hard to believe that this musical genius isn't more popular. All of us who know how good he is enjoy this CD. For those of you who are unfamiliar with his music this is a great place to start!

George Duke is an amazing artist. I'm never disappointed with his music.