Straight and Smooth

Bobby Lyle

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 2004
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Three Keys Music
• ASIN: B0001CCXRU
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,188 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Song Is You

2. Nefertiti

3. New World Order

4. Wave [Live]

5. Yesterdays

6. Deep Six [Live]

7. There Is No Greater Love

8. Blues for Dexter [Live]

9. Bop to Bach

10. Body and Soul [Live]

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Tippin

2. Step in the Name of Love

3. Clave

4. Passion by the Sea

5. I'm Going to Love You Just a Little More Baby

6. Desert Ride

7. Road to Redemption

8. Hip Swing

9. Dance'n

10. Back Door

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soo much music for one CD, April 6, 2004

By	John Strains (Dallas Texas) - See all my reviews

All I can say is WOW 22 songs 1 CD, I missed an important conference call listening to this album. It flows so nicely, I escaped for over 2 hours. Thank you Bobby Lyle. Thank you for introducing me to the jazz experience. I am a smooth jazz fan and the straight ahead music on your cd is incredible. The piano seems to flow ever so graciously throughout my stereo. I am a tru Jazz fan now.

The smooth disc is off the hook! The Barry White & R Kelly covers are the best I have heard. What a great idea, you did it with class and grace. Well done, I even played it in my soccer car pool this afternoon, the kids loved it and sang along. Step in the name of love, step in the name of love, step in the name of love Bobby Lyle.

All I can say is thank you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once the Genie, always the Genie, December 26, 2004

By	Aaron Mancuso (Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those of you who recall Bobby's late '70's work, this will be a pleasant surprise. In my opinion, an artist who can play all genre's of jazz is truly a jazz musician. And that is what Mr. Lyle does here. Sraight ahead, a little "fusion" if you will, and then todays "smooth" jazz. Then add a little Jobim for a beautiful rendition of "Wave." Listen closely to his improvisation over the changes. Thank you, Mr. Bobby Lyle.
Dr. A Mancuso, Las Vegas, Nevada

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is Grammy time, April 6, 2004

By A Customer

This is the first CD that I have heard that is hands down on my grammy list. There are other CDs that I love, but this is immediately on the list. It is the best CD that I have purchased in the past year. I hope smooth jazz radio will play it, however, if you want it, please go buy it. Radio can no longer define what great jazz music is. This CD is what music is truly about and I fell in love with it in my first listen. 22 songs that range across the musical jazz experience will be enjoyed by people of all musical taste. I can't imagine this CD not getting nominated for a grammy.