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These Times

Mike Stern | Format: Audio CD

4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews) |

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5. If Only 5:32 $0.89

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8. Remember 6:04 $0.89

9. These Times 8:14 $0.89

10. What You Believe 6:46 $0.89

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Product Details

Audio CD (January 13, 2004)
Original Release Date: 2000
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Sunny Side
ASIN: B0000YTP3E
Also Available in: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring music and playing, December 3, 2005

Jerry Jazzman "melodic music" - See all my reviews

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This album has a little bit of everything for a music lover.Funky jazz soul, world music, bebop guitar, a little dab of everything. What holds it all together is that Stern is consistently melodic in his phrasing. At times this album shimmers as the layers of sound including wordless vocals from Richard Bona and Elizabeth Kontomanou mix with the other instruments seamlessly. Kudos to Stern.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Burdened by Pat Metheny comparisons, March 7, 2004

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The jazz-beat numbers on the album do warrant the comparisons to Pat Metheny. Especially those featuring the vocals of bassist Richard Bona. Metheny doesn't own the sound however and Mike Stern's resume stands on it's own. Stern's sound has a much harder edge to it and the jazz-funk numbers on the album are smokin. "These Times" is not really a "guitar hero" album. There are breathtaking solos but there are times that Stern is content to sit back and add color and texture to a song. This is a total band effort. I'm sure the all star supporting cast helped. I would say if you're a Metheny fan, check this out. However, I'm betting that if you know one man, you probably already know the other. Excellent stuff!

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5.0 out of 5 stars If You Listen Closely ..., February 15, 2004

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If you listen closely you can almost hear god or some other supernatural diety speaking through Stern's music. This has pretty much always been the case with him though. It is such an amazing privelege to listen to anything he does and this disk is certainly no exception.

He is way beyond "gifted" as musician for sure and his compositional chops just continue to get better, and better and better!

Mike, you are a joy to listen to!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Fusion Gem. A Solid Album
Mike Stern & company have managed to capture a fine recording effort which features the best of today's jazz fusion artists. Read more

Published on November 7, 2004 by Loki

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the guitar, come for the music
Mike leaves his ego at the door in this metheny-esque outing. The tunes are the stars not the guitar technique. The dense and funky opening tune just totally cooks! Read more

Published on August 8, 2004 by G. S Senko

4.0 out of 5 stars The ongoing transformation of Mike Stern
The danger one faces when attempting these hybrid discs is that of the dreaded Jackalope (not, be assured, the fabulous John Abercrombie/Loren Stillman/Bob Meyer eponymous... Read more

Published on February 20, 2004 by Jan P. Dennis

4.0 out of 5 stars Mike does again... almost
Great music. Will Lee's playing rules! Is good to listen to this album. The more "world beat" material is boring, bland stuff. Read more

Published on February 18, 2004 by Gustavo L. Mor�

3.0 out of 5 stars Vinnie is amazing....but..
The songs on this record are very similar to his last effort. That's not entirely a bad thing, but I REALLY liked the direction he was going with the quartet format a few years... Read more

Published on February 10, 2004 by Not A. Rockstar

4.0 out of 5 stars new places
I don't know what is wrong with the people who say this diversion from mainstream jazz is bad. I'd like to see someone else who can build a solo with as much intensity as this... Read more

Published on February 2, 2004 by andrew fisenden

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD...
I've been listening for Mike's music for at least 15 years now, and so far "Voices" and "These Times" are one of Mike's best works. Read more

Published on January 28, 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Diappointed Again
What is it with today's jazz musicians? They have to deviate from what they do best and try to become more mainstream. Read more

Published on January 27, 2004 by R. A. Meyer

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