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Title: very talented player...and under rated
Review: I liked his work with the rippingtons but he was under the influence of Russ Freeman who didnt let him shine. This CD shows his work as a songwriter and player. It puts him at a new level. His songwriting is excellent and his playing is on par with contemporary players like Euge Groove, Dave Koz, and Walter Beasley. His best work on this CD is where he uses a full ensemble of musicians and stays away from drum programming. This is a great album to listen to from cut one to the end. The best cut by far is "Stride", and he does a cover of "Never Gonna Get It" with fellow sax players Kim Waters and Steve Cole which is a good listen as well. I enjoy this album alot and it has been steadily in my CD player for quite awhile.
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