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Straight to the Point

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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! (:

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.

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

I bought this CD when I heard it on Smooth Jazz radio. I liked his easy listening sound.

I am going to get straight to the point on this one and let you know how fine it is!!! I decided to listen to it a few times in a row and then review it. Well, as I write I am listening to it and realizing that their isn't a bad song on it. The title track is up tempo...along with the second song...Someone Like You. He slows it down with...Autumn In Europe. He picks it up again with my favorite on this one called Free Spirit. I don't really care for the tracks that have vocals...We Should Stay In Love. But, even it is tolerable. Overall this CD is a good mixture of up tempo tunes and smooth jazz. He uses an alto and soprano sax. He has help on this CD from Jeff Lorber on keyboards, drum programming and production. Buy it and you will see why his fans miss him so much!!!

This is one of my all-time favorite sax albums. It still sounds amazingly fresh for a 10+ yr old recording. Great support from Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson, Jr. and other top notch players. Highly recommended!!!