Straight to the Point

Art Porter | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• Run Time: 53 minutes
• ASIN: B0000046PK
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,910 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

All songs written by Art Porter except "We Should Stay In Love" (Art Porter/Jeff Lorber). Recorded at JHL Sound, Los Angeles, California. Includes liner notes by Art Porter. Personnel: Art Porter (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, ... Full Descriptionpiano); Valerie Pinkston-Mayo, Voncielle Faggett (vocals); Paul Jackson, Jr. , Howard "Buzz" Feiten (guitar); Ray Brown (trumpet); Jeff Lorber (keyboards, programming); John "J.R." Robinson (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Guy Eckstine (programming). Audio Mixer: Alan Meyerson. Recording information: JHL Sound, Los Angeles, CA. Photographer: Glenn Wexler. Personnel: Art Porter (alto & soprano saxophones); Valerie Pinkston, Vonciele Faggett (vocals); Raymond Brown (trumpet); Art Porter Sr. (piano); Paul Jackson Jr., Buzz Feiten (guitar); Alec Milstein, Nathan East (bass); John "J.R." Robinson (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Jeff Lorber (keyboard & drum programming); Guy Eckstine (drum programming).

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly A Work of Art, February 6, 2003

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Ex Libris (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Straight to the Point (Audio CD)

I highly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys the styles of smooth jazz saxophone greats, such as Warren Hill, Euge Groove, and Grover Washington, Jr. It is also excellent for picking up catchy licks and soloing ideas if you are a sax player. Art plays both soprano and alto saxes on the CD. His tone is crystal clear. He plays slow, soulful, and sultry. He plays fast and funky. He does it all on this CD! I like the variety in the moods of the songs and his style. Jeff Lorber produced the album, did the keyboard programming and most of the drum programming, which is very tasteful. A live drummer and percussionist play as well. Nathan East, the bassist from Fourplay, guests on two tracks. As usual, he really adds a groovy foundation. On three tracks, Ray Brown plays trumpet and compliments Art's playing very nicely. Paul Jackson, Jr. plays rhythm guitar on ten out of eleven tracks. One tune includes short choruses that are sung softly by two women (Valerie Pinkston and Vanciele Faggett). In another tune, you can hear Art Porter Sr. playing piano in the background. All musicans (and there are many more than I mentioned!)on this album "take a back seat" to Art. He is the only one who solos, but you can definitely hear talent behind him. I love this CD! It is not called "a greatest hits album", but in my opinion, it could be. I can play it in its entirety without ever wanting to skip songs. Unfortunatley, this CD is no longer being printed, and you will have to buy it used. I originally owned a tape of this when it first came out. I played it so much that I wore it out! I was recently forced to buy a used CD. I'll probably wear out the CD, too! (:

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing talent!!!, February 3, 1999

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This review is from: Straight to the Point (Audio CD)

This is one of the best contemporary jazz saxophonist of all times. Art Porter who so painstakingly left us too soon, is awesome. His undeniable talent is shown thru Straight to the Point. This should be added to your collection. You will not be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like no Other, March 14, 2010

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This review is from: Straight to the Point (Audio CD)

I loved ART PORTER I was so sad when he passed away my husband and I was able to see him live in concert several years ago and the smooth vibrant way that he played was just like well there it is if you've never listened toany of his music please believe me it is worth the purchase