Soul to Souls

Nelson Rangell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 4, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Koch Records
• ASIN: B000EGDND6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,775 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Unlike most jazz artists, saxophonist/flutist Nelson Rangell not only finds good songs from the '70s, but he also has the nerve to mix them with standards! His upgrade of the 1976 Crusaders gem "Free as the Wind," written by Joe Sample, pretty much sticks to the original harmonic and melodic script, as does his rendition of Earl Klugh's "Vonetta." But before you declare him a smooth jazz flunky, listen to his compelling retake of the Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in Tunisia," complete with the note-for-note reading of the "Famous Alto Break," that Charlie Parker immortalized in the '40s. Not an easy feat for anybody. Not be overshadowed by his robust alto, tenor, and alto lines, his fancy flute and piccolo lights up Stevie Wonder's ballad "Send One Your Love," emphasizing the often forgotten axiom that what a musician plays is just as important as how he plays. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "His best in years", May 5, 2006

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I. E. Mcfadden "Jazz Scholar" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul to Souls (Audio CD)

Nelson Rangell may have one of the hottest contemporary Jazz selections out with "Soul to Souls". Not since his "Always" has he been able to put together a package that flows so well from song to song. He begins this package with a rendition of the Crusaders' classic "Free As The Wind" which is done in good taste but is a softer sax than Wilton Felder's. That is followed by what may be the best cut, "City Lights", a soft midtempo number showcasing his range on the saxaphone. There are also some very nice ballds here with a rendition of Earl Klugh's "Vonetta", Stevie Wonder's "Send One Your Love" and the cut "When I Saw You". All are tunes done in Nelson-like fashion with wide ranges of the sax displayed here. His flute is also evident in several numbers here especially on "Send One Your Love". One impressive change on this package is the use of some background vocalists on several cuts that blend in well with the sax and flute. Overall, this is a well put together package that can capture any smooth jazz listener and keep their attention from one song to the next.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SOUL TO SOULS - NELSON RANGELL, August 9, 2006

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Gale Goergen "jazz lover" (Palmdale, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul to Souls (Audio CD)

ANOTHER GREAT ALBUM, ALTHOUGH DESTINY IS STILL MY VERY FAVORITE OF HIS.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nelson's still got it!, February 19, 2008

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Joseph Monteleone (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul to Souls (Audio CD)

I've loved Nelson's playing since his first CD. I've bought every CD since, and never been disappointed. He's first rate and so is this CD.