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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 5099950246526 Label: Blue Note Manufacturer: Blue Note Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Blue Note Release Date: March 25, 2008 Studio: Blue Note Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Lionel Loueke - KaribuAn excellent, unique piece of work. Every time I listen to this album I hear something new. Rating:  - Good CDEnjoyed this CD, not as much as Virgin Forest, but it's enjoyable and you can certainly appreciate Mr. Loueke's talent. Rating: - Lionel comes to the front of the stageLionel Loueke had the good fortune to play guitar on the Album-of-the-year-winning "River" CD by Herbie Hancock. He had the misfortunate to get mixed low, so it's hard to hear most of his contributions. On his solo album, you get much more of Lionel. On the opening title track, he's playing African-style guitar and singing wordless vocals. Lionel brings in Herbie Hancock for "Seven Teens", and it has a much jazzier sound. Lionel's guitar style is not conventionally jazzy. It's more percussive, ... Read More Rating: - Outstanding!Mr. Louke is an extraordinary guitarist! I first heard his playing, live on the radio (Soundcheck, WNYC), solo. It was a thrill. Then add the extraordinary players, including Mr. Shorter and Mr. Hancock, and we have a really fine record. Bravo and good luck to you Mr. Loueke! Rating: - KaribuIncredible playing by Loueke and his guest musicians on his newest CD Karibu, on Blue Note Records. His playing is different from other guitarists I have heard perform recently. His style is unique and refreshing. His melodic approach is very much borrowed from traditional West African Benin music and is well blended to contemporary jazz. Magical. Loueke is exceptionally creative and is at ease with his instrument in the entourage of Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. This CD is fantastic. ... Read More |
