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Artist: Paul Taylor
Album Title: Nightlife Discs: 1 disc Release Date: 15 Mar 2005 Record Label: Peak Track Listing 1. Nightlife2. Easy Bay Bounce 3. Around The Corner 4. Enjoy The Ride 5. Tender Love 6. Anything You Say 7. Candelight 8. Don’t Wait Up 9. After Hours 10. Things Left Unsaid 11. Silk ‘N’ Lace I can describe the latest release from Smooth Jazz sensation Paul Taylor for you with just one word, Outstanding!
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Night Life. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Night Life is a nicely varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist.
Paul Taylor is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with his incredible talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this CD. Overall Night Life is an outstanding release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in “Stuck On Repeat”] is track 10, Things Left Unsaid. Good stuff!
Night Life Release Notes: Paul Taylor originally released Night Life on Mar 15, 2005 on the Peak Records label.
Personnel include: Paul Taylor (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Maxi Priest (vocals); Dwight Sills, John “Jubu” Smith (guitar); Walt Fowler (flugelhorn); Barry J. Eastmond (keyboards, percussion, drum programming); Dino Esposito (keyboards, programming, bass programming, drum programming); Rex Rideout (keyboards, programming); Jeff Lorber (keyboards); Freddie Washington (bass instrument); Michael White (drums, percussion); Ricky Lawson (drums).
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Paul Taylor - All About Jazz., Thursday, 13 September 2007 Written by gscs - View all my reviews - #1 Reviewer Being an established fan of Taylor, let’s get started on the right foot with this review. There’s a perception that smooth jazz is background music—a sound intended to be played at low volumes for work spaces. Paul Taylor defies that logic with his sixth album, Nightlife. The saxophonist presents eleven upbeat tunes that, while fresh, are reminiscent of a time when danceable romantic tunes were the norm at nightclubs. My favorite on here is After Hours, is one of the more enjoyable tracks. Cool surprises in the midst of the "Don't Wait Up" track, this song is a stylish blend of laid-back jazz and R&B. Nightlife no doubt will please fans who have enjoyed previous Taylor efforts and those who appreciate smooth jazz.
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