Customer Reviews

Urban Knights 3

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I will have to admit the only person I recognize on this cd was Ramsey Lewis. Having said that, for a cast of relatively unknown talent, they may have hit the jackpot. At least in my opinion. I heard "Sweet Home Chicago" and knew instantly that Ramsey Lewis was an integral part of this effort. Some of my other favorites include, "Dancing Angels", a revamped version of "Midnight In Madrid", "The Gypsy", and finally "You're The One For Me." The instrumental version is spectacular. I have no problem recommending this cd as an addition to your smooth jazz collection. I have the previous Urban Knight cd's and Grover Washington has to be proud to have this effort dedicated to his illustrious memory.

I loved this CD! It has spirit and imagination! I own the Urban Knights trilogy and I must admit that this is their best effort yet! Their debut CD lured me in, this third CD will keep my attentions focused! If you like contemporary jazz, you'll love this CD!

I don't know why it has taken me so long to do a review on this I have had it since it came out. Wonderful CD at least 5 GREAT Songs on this CD. It was my first Urban Knights CD since then I have purchased 3 more and this still is my favorite one. It's a wonder it has been found on many Jazz enthusiasts Listmania Lists here on Amazon.

As I say in all of my Music reviews, (please take the time to browse them)everyone has their own "ear" for music and the Radio Station out here that plays smooth Jazz played the "heck" out of Track #6 "Sweet Home Chicago" (which is a excellent Cha Cha song BTW) and also I really grooved to track #5 "Strung Out" slow mellow song for those of us who can identify LOL I usually like a good variety on my CD's a combination of slow songs and songs I can jump up and dance to....... this CD did not let me down. This whole CD is one that on a day that you want to put some CD's in the mixer and kick back. Put the player on random and ENJOY ((smile))

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I first heard this cd in the barber shop and I knew I had to have it. The beautiful sounds that came from the radio as the songs drifted just put me in a trance. I have throughly enjoyed this cd and I hope to hear more from the Urban Knights collection. I must say that my favorite song on the cd was Strung out. It is something about that song that stands out in my mind. I reccomend this for people that love music as much as I do.

Can't say any more than every body else has said:It's just da bomb!I can't say which track I don't like.The guests were fantastic, and the cuts were really tight!Well done,Ramsey and the rest of them Knights!

Naw I'm not a poet... but the music that I heard on this arrangment gave me plenty of inspiration for my writing. I listed it in my acknowlegments of my book under suggested listening for the mental sountrack while reading my book. I hope everyone picks up the CD. It's mood setting and I just loved the diversity of it. Cut #2.. was great. I'm a romance writer and it was an great cut for setting the scene. But my FAVO.. oh FAVO... was cut #6... man I put it on repeat SO many times... Soulful, soulful, soulful. Put me in a totally GROOVY place.

Somewhat disappointed in UK III. Not as a diverse sound as I and II and doesn't bring the variety of talent such as Jonathan Butler, Carl Evans, Maurice White and others. Felt UK III was rushed to release. Again, not as good as the previous other two but will do in the changer.

I like #5 as well as the others, but when I played #5 the tune just stuck in my mind..

Bought this Cd for my husband and I after we heard the music through satellite on our tv. This cd is definitely a cd to relax to, and even have playing softly in the background as you complete household activities. This was a great buy, and I don't ever write reviews...

I haven't heard the rest of the urban knights recordings, but I LOVE this one! I bought it for one of my favorite sides, Sweet Home Chicago, but upon listening, I love the entire CD.This is great music for kicking back;smooth jazz at it's finest.