So Strong

Jonathan Butler | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 11, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rendezvous
• ASIN: B003E6YBAM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,040 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #90 in Music > Jazz > Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo

Editorial Reviews

Review

Its jaunty fusion of R&B, gospel, jazz and Latin rhythms provides a fitting accompaniment to a theme that celebrates life. --Billboard

Product Description

2010 from the acclaimed guitarist and vocalist. So Strong is simply put- so strong! The first single (and title track) already made an impact at Urban Adult Contemporary and is a marvelous, hip slice of his powerful vocals over an infectious, driving rhythm. Smooth Jazz radio gets a taste too with the Benson-esque "Make Room for Me" and the inspirational "You Got to Believe Something" is a musical credo that won't let you down. So Strong- we hope you will agree- isn't just worth the wait, it's worth the weight in soul.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So strong stands strong, May 14, 2010

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hapiness (Windy City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So Strong (Audio CD)

Jonathan and his electric guitar will take you down satisfying journey where head nodding, finger popping and foot tapping will be the theme of day when listening to the catchy beats of this delightful release titled "So Strong".

Jonathan, his lovely songbird daughters Jodie and Randy, along with a host of talented artist took their time and did this right.

Beautiful instrumentals "Avia/For My Baby" (named for Jonathan and Bareneses' granddaughter, Avia), "I Pay Respect" (A Trubute to Jonathans' homeland roots), Jazzy Scattin' "Good Times", and, "Make Room For Me" (Titled by Dave Koz) are sure to please and ease, along with Jonathans bluzie and relaxing version of "I Can See Clearly Now". The positively reassuring timeless favorites, "You Got To Believe In Something" and "Color Green" will energize your spirit. "Factual","I'm Right Here", "Feel So Good" and "Be Here With You" (A soon to be timeless classic with Angie Stone) are sure to be Jazz and R&B chart toppers along with the 3 versions of the universal catchy melody of "So strong" Very good job Jonathan!

Patricia Davis/Chicago

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BUTLER IS BACK., May 23, 2010

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Clarence J. Kearse (HAVERTOWN, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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VERY GOOD CD OF NEW SONGS BY JONATHAN BUTLER.GREAT CD, THE WHOLE CD IS SLAMMING.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Butler at his best, January 6, 2011

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Sharon L. Oberlink (Lake Havasu City, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So Strong (Audio CD)

Although I have seen Jonathan Butler live several times, when I put this on to play I immediately wanted to see him live again. He's a few years older, but his distinctive voice and guitar skills are still at their prime and his charisma still oozes out. He is one of the best diamonds ever exported from South Africa.