Esperanto

Rick Braun

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 26, 2003)
• Original Release Date: August 26, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B0000AN4F6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,406 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Trumpeter Rick Braun set a record at the 2002 National Smooth Jazz Awards by winning five Smoothies, among them Best Male Artist, Best Album (the #1 contemporary Jazz Kisses In The Rain), Song of the Year (its title cut) and best Brass Player. Now best-seller Braun returns with his most seductive and intimate album yet, Esperanto. Features 10 tracks including the hits 'Green Tomatoes' & the string drenched euro-tinged 'Turquoise'. Warner. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hit for a Smooth Jazz Superstar!!, February 24, 2004

By	B. Crawford "famu-cholly" (Tallahassee, Fl United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have NOT stopped playing this CD since I picked up a copy two weeks ago. Each time I listen to it I hear something new, and my level of enjoyment just keeps increasing.

Ricks mixture of soulful composition and quality personel really highlight his skills as both an artist and producer, and trust me, he has some REALLY talented people working with him on this project. Starting with the lead song "Green Tomatoes" where he once again joins forces with "bwb" cohorts Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown for a SERIOUSLY funky jazz jam session, he features some of the top studio artists in the business on this CD. Rickey Peterson, Mitch Forman, Tony Maiden, Louis Conte, Randy Jackson, Alex Al, Paul Jackson Jr, Gerald "Wonderfunk" Albright, Gregg Karukas, and Jeff Lorber are some of the stars of smooth jazz contributing to this album.

Rick covers all the moods on this CD, from the up-tempo funky "Green Tomatoes" and dance-able "Stereo", to the laid-back love ballard "Turquoise". This is really good stuff, and though he doesn't have any technically challenging performances here, the songs are well written, arranged, and very entertaining. Throw in REAL strings on 4 of the 10 cuts and you have one EXCELLENT album. One worth listening to over and over again.

I'm enjoying it and I'm sure you will too.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Melts in Your Ear......Just Like M&Ms, August 27, 2003

By	Catherine L. Morrison "Peanut Butter" (Naperville, California USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Oh, my God, from the first song, "Green Tomatoes", to the last "Mother's Day", I was hypnotized & seduced. "Zona Rosa" and "Latinesque" are feel good beats. As fabulous and as talented as Rick Braun is, I never thought he could surpass "Kisses in the Rain". This is by far Rick Braun at his absolute best. With an ensemble of remarkable artists, Norman Brown, Jeff Lorber, Greg Kurakus and of course Gerald Albright, this album is a delicious mix of latin and jazz infused into one tantalizing CD. The Album is a balanced mix of upbeat and easy melodies, this CD will comfort you while driving, seduce you while making love and, and kick it up a few notches when entertaining. Love, love, love the CD. This is definitely a must have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Esperanto, by Rick Braun, May 24, 2005

By	R. Keck (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rick Braun covers a wide range of moods in "Esperanto" with the smoothest trumpet playing I've ever heard. This CD is as good as it gets, especially with his solo on Villa de Costa, and the songs are all great, from rhythm to smooth. I can't stop playing this album! Braun is exceptionally talented and I highly recommend this album for trumpet lovers and everyone else, because you'll love his music!