For You

Kirk Whalum | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 27, 1998)
• Original Release Date: October 27, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B00000DD5A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,383 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Labor of Love, February 17, 2003

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Daniel Rutkowski (Wernersville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For You (Audio CD)

The song that attracted me to this CD was "Ascension" and here I am still listening to it -- I bought it back in 1999.

This is one of the most beautiful albums in my collection. Forget the fact that many of my other CDs have been tossed aside in favor of this one (my listening time is limited as is that of most people). Forget the fact that I'm told all the songs on the album are "standards" or "covers" of other artists. I know this...this man can play some seriously smooth tenor sax!

For Kirk, I can imagine that part of the joy of doing this album was picking and choosing each tune and then executing them with a funkiness that must be heard and absorbed, not analyzed. Playing with Kirk are some absolutely fabulous musicians such as Gregg Karukas on keyboards and drums, Ricky Lawson on drums, Paul Jackson Jr on guitar, Peter White on Spanish Guitar and Alex Al on Fender bass. The product of all the musicians appearing on this CD makes for some memorable songs. From "Anytime" to "Goin in Circles", the reality for the listener will be songs that will never leave your consciousness.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All I Do is Listen to this c.d., January 23, 2000

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"november81" - See all my reviews

This review is from: For You (Audio CD)

This man can play a horn can't he? I loved this c.d. from start to finish! I wasn't a real big jazz fan, but now that I heard this I am hooked!This c.d is so great and it calms you when your uptight! From ballads like Brain McKnights Anytime and Whitney Houstons Lover for life your nerves will surely be calmed to a T! There's also Janet Jacksons That's the Way Love Goes and the great Stevie Wonders All I do that will keep you on your feet! IT's a great c.d. for a day at home or in the car or even while your cleaning up! Just bump that baby in your c.d. players and let it play all the way through! Believe me you won't be disappointed!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding CD - a must-own jazz disc, December 23, 1999

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Dan "Dan" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For You (Audio CD)

I really enjoy sax players like Dave Koz and Najee but this CD, it is truly head-and-shoulders above the rest. This CD is a classic - like some of the other reviewers here I listen to this CD as often as possible. It's that good!