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Yes Then Yes

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In the early to mid 90's GRP records had contracted with several up and coming musicians and bands. Not the least of which was Nelson Rangell. He is a superb soprano, alto, and tenor sax player. He also can play the flute and piccolo. The title track maybe the best one on this. Looking foward... is a good song too. This features his soprano sax playing. Never Forgotten... is another wonderful track. Love Is... sounds like a remake to me, but there isn't really any fillers on this CD. Star Stream is a dreamy, yet jazzy song. Swinging For The Fence is a techno-jazz style song. He sounds a lot like David Sandborn on this one! One Heart Calling is sad and a long song, that has a Latin style to it. The Runaround will awaken you if you happened to drift off during the last song. This one sounds a lot like the Rippington's and no wonder...because Mark Portmann and Tony Morales (both of which have been part of the Rippingtons) are featured on it. They along with Chuck Loeb are an integral part of this CD. Chuck also produced a good part of it. Child's Play is another song in which Nelson plays the flute and piccolo. I really like this one. The last track Time Will Tell is a fitting ending to a CD in which you must just say yes, to!!!

Yes it's funky, and yes it's jazzy sophisticated music, uplifting to the soul and great party music as well. Nelson has one of the best sounds on the alto sax, and knows how to make it sing.

As nice as the music is, there is nothing particularly special, or of any significance here, just a great collection of songs with good sound quality. The sleeve has three full-page photos of Nelson, and is crammed full of credits and thank yous to just about anyone who has a name.

Then yes, Nelson is a happening musician who definitely deserves prominence by the sound of his playing. Yes whack this into your CD player nice and loud, and enjoy some genuinely good happy instrumental music. Very refreshing to come across an artist like Nelson Rangell.

This has got to be the ultimate reed CD--Nelson gets down and dirty with no-nonsense, straightforward riffs that still amaze me! Yes, even after all these years! However, his finesse on the flute really moves me, too! Say YES YES YES!

i have been mezmorized by nelson's incredible talent for years. i can't get enough.

I am also a sax player and am very impressed by Nelson's talent on the sax. He makes playing the sax look extremely easy, but don't let that fool you. The sax is a hard instrument to play and Nelson's playing definitely fools you! It is evident that NR practices every day. The way he growls on the sax is incredible. He has mastered the "altissimo" notes (those extremely high notes). Some of you have said that he sings with the sax. Yes he does. And let me tell you that I have not heard any singers sing this way. Good job, Nelson, and keep up the good work.

I am now finishing my 2nd review of old NR music. In addition to the other positive comments, know that this CD is as good as anything released today.. Several tunes are still played onthe radio demonstrating their timeless nature in the smooth jazz format. This CD demonstrated tome NR's mastery of the sax. Listening to this again reminded me how much I used to listen to it 7 years ago. The tunes are still as sweet. Pick up a copy since I see the used are going so cheep.

Yes, Yes, Yes for this one. Nelson Rangell definetly scored with this upbeat yet sentimental title. Along with Truest Heart, Yes, Then Yes is Nelson's top. Chuck Loeb once again proved he is the man on "Looking Forward" at Nelson's side. Despite the fact that this is the only title where ALL songs are excellent, the top moments of Yes, Then Yes are the alto solos on "The Runaround" (both the opening solo and the altissimo notes solo at 4min 01sec), the arrangement and soprano licks on "Looking Forward" and Nelson's feeling on "Love Is".