Customer Reviews

Urban Groove

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I have all of Marcus Johnson's cd's and I've never been disappointed. This cd is truly a wonderful addition to my collection of jazz favorites. I actually like all the tracks on Urban Grooves but I think my favorite is 18th St. Loungin' and FunkMaster.

I'd recommend this cd to anyone who likes good music, of any genre. Marcus is truly talented and his side-men are a beast as well! Together they work magic. The last cd, Chocolate City Groovin', was sold out everywhere. I suggest you pick it up while you can.

If you like your music with tasty rhythm...you'll love this CD. While it may easily be classified as jazz, there's R&B in every track. There's just no disguising the talent in Mr. Johnson...it oozes out in every track. He shows he can serve it up in both smooth and chunky. The sound is clean, fresh, and worthy of the first slot in your CD player. There are two vocal tracks: On my mind & Is it good to you. Both blend well with the rest of the CD. Roll the windows down in your car, adjust for more bass, turn up the volume and enjoy the ride.

Marcus Johnson is the next big thing to hit modern jazz!! The first time I heard this cd, I had to keep driving in my car to hear it over and over again! Track number #7 (Is it good to you) has a Jill Scott, Toni Braxton feel to it. Allison Williams teams up with Johnson to bring out the true Urban Groove sound. At the same time this album can be put in the cd palyer and hit the repeat button and let the music take you and yours into the night.

The album can be classified both jazz and r&b, I seriously hope that the album gets some serious airplay, so the rest of the country can hear this artist. If you like Norman Brown, Diangelo, Boys 2 Men, Toni Braxton, Sade, Seal, this album has the quality of all these artists. I would highly reccomend this artist to anyone in search of some real music. This album would definately make a great stocking stuffer!!

This is really a good album, I love it! I didn't know any of Marcus Johnson's work but he really touched me with this album. The album has that great atmosphere you expect from a jazz album, it's like you are part of the family! The album breaths, swings and lives, truelly! It swings, it relaxes, it has all you the things that make an album complete. Good work Marcus, keep on going!

Let me say that this is one of the best Jazz CD's I have bought over the last 3 years. It is an excellent CD to listen to when behind the wheel, at the office, or at home just loungin. I reccommend this CD to any and everyone.

Marcus Marcus Marcus Marcus I am crowning Marcus the King of HIP HOP URBAN JAZZ Urban Grooves will make you holler for more with tracks like "On my Mind(#4) & "Plush"(#10) this is a winner. From Morning Drive time to the Quiet Storm this cd will make you groove. Can't wait for inter alia.

From beginning to end the CD was great. Alison William's vocals once again complemented Marcus Johnson like no other. The splash of vocals tracks are unique in sound and spirit and not subject to any musical formula. As with the rest of his CDs ( Inter Alia is my favorite)his music is a hidden treasure admist the numerous CDs and artist being generated today. 18th Street Loungin' is my favorite cut from the CD. It lends a sound that identified with the song's name. I would have recommended the CD sound unheard because I enjoy his sound, but after listening to it, it will be a popular Christmas gift this year for me to give my friends and family.

Marcus Johnson has another great CD on his hands with Urban Groove. I've been following him since '97 when he was only getting local attention in DC. This man is talented and down to earth in person too. My favorite tracks on this include On My Mind and Is It Good To you (with Alyson Williams).

If you don't know about MJ, you need not ask anymore questions..Buy this cd! Simply the best thing cd I've heard this year. I love mainstream jazz, but this cd puts the f in funk..very smooth and funky. I love it! Kenny G who? Boney J who? hahaha This brother needs love! spend your money on this one people.

This is the best Smooth jazz / R&b cd that I have heard in a long time I originally bought this because I am a big fan of the song " Pavillion " but every song on this cd is excellent!! every song has something different, This is a great cd to listen to --- even if you are not a jazz fan you will probably like this cd