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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0075678323829 Label: Atlantic / Wea Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea MPN: 83238 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Atlantic / Wea Release Date: October 05, 1999 Studio: Atlantic / Wea Editorial Review: Amazon.com: With his big, open trumpet sound and laid-back R&B grooves, Rick Braun created a string of hits through the '90s. He's always had a distinctive take on the smooth-jazz genre, with his effective balancing of keyboards and acoustic instruments. This compilation pulls together many of his best tracks, reaching back to 1992's Intimate Secrets for the romantic "Laura" and touching on all the CDs since, with the exception of 1997's seasonal Christmas Present. Braun's trumpet is always prominent, with regular associates like guitarist Jeff Golub and saxophonist Boney James making their presence felt. "Hollywood & Vine," from 1998's Full Stride, is a cleverly layered collaboration with keyboardist Brian Culbertson. The CD is a terrific introduction to new listeners and a handy compendium for initiates. There's also one new track, a cool and brassy rendition of the soul classic "Feel Like Makin' Love." --Adam Rains Average Rating:
 Rating: - "Could you be love?"I think if we could find a way to encapsulate and produce love, it would probably sound like Rick Braun. Each song comes full circle, which makes his albums a very satisfying experience. I love his work! Rating: - New Jazz LoverWauu!This is the best musician ever!I enjoy his music very,very much.Noro!!!Right now, im listening Braun's and Boney James work. It's incredible. Rating: - He was my first....Would that there were more stars to give to his rating. He paints a picture so well with his groovin' that you just can't help but be moved. He was the first smooth jazz I heard that made me want to explore the genre more. Right after that, a local (shortlived) station came on the scene, and played many more of his songs. I was an owner of two of his CD's before the next weekend came. Awesome, totally awesome, and too cool to express...do yourself a favor and become an owner and fan of his music. Rating: - Great starting point for a great trumpeteer!I really like a lot of Rick Braun's music and some of his songs are absolutely amazing. This "best of" collection compiles most of these tracks. My absolutely favorite song on this compilation is his 1994 classic "Nightwalk". This song took my breath away with his rich Flugel Horn sounds and the haunting New Age atmospherics blending with a great rhythm, this song is a masterpiece. A close runner up is his 1997 smash "Notorious". I can easily remember when this song was brand new on the radio and ... Read More Rating: - The Very Best of BraunOne could listen to this CD over and over and find new nuances. Rick Braun's trumpeting is soulful, clear and refreshing. |
