Artist: VA | Album: Playboy Jazz – In a Smooth Groove | Released: 2004 | Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz | Duration: 01:54:54

This compilation is a great introduction to Smooth Jazz and some of the excellent artists who soothe and smooth our hectic lives. Prior to this album, I really did not know many smooth jazz artists beyond Kenny G and, after a while, I found his music a bit redundant.

However, this variety gives you an excellent perspective on several artists. My favorites include Paul Taylor, Tania Maria, Spyro Gyra and Eric Marienthal. Although they were not featured on this compilation and if you like your smooth jazz a little more funky and upbeat, try Down to the Bone. Good Listening to you!! ~ Gary W. Rice

Tracklisting:

CD1

01.James, Boney Featuring Rick Braum – Grazin’ In The Grass (5:09)
02. Carlton, Larry – Smiles And Smiles To Go (5:48)
03. Spyro Gyra – Ariana (5:07)
04. Benoit, David And Russ Freeman – Stiletto Heels (4:12)
05. Perry, Phil – Groove With You (4:26)
06. Braxton Brothers (The) – Don’t Stop (3:59)
07. Barbieri, Gato – Last Kiss (5:15)
08. Belle, Regina – From Now On (4:31)
09. Taylor, Paul – Steppin’ Out (4:37)
10. Vignola, Frank – Walkin’ On The Moon (3:59)
11. Calle, Ed – Joyful (4:22)
12. Maria, Tania – Come With Me (5:38)

Duration: 00:57:03

CD2

01. Dave Koz – You Make Me Smile (4:18)
02. George Benson – Breezin’ (5:40)
03. Grover Washington Jr. With Bill Withers – Just The Two Of Us (3:58)
04. The Rippingtons – Bella Luna (3:56)
05. Dave Valentin – Reunion (5:46)
06. Cassandra Reed – Color Of Love (4:26)
07. Eric Marienthal – Mist Trail (4:37)
08. Pete Escovedo – La Samba (5:46)
09. Dave Grusin – Mountain Dance (6:16)
10. Sheila E. & The E. Train – Heaven (5:17)
11. Patti Austin – In & Out Of Love (3:56)
12. Kenny G – Songbird (3:55)

Duration: 00:57:51

Single download
VA – James, Boney Featuring Rick Braum – Grazin’ In The Grass 5:09
VA – Carlton, Larry – Smiles And Smiles To Go 5:48
VA – Spyro Gyra – Ariana 5:07
VA – Benoit, David And Russ Freeman – Stiletto Heels 4:12
VA – Perry, Phil – Groove With You 4:26
VA – Braxton Brothers The
VA – Barbieri, Gato – Last Kiss 5:15
VA – Belle, Regina – From Now On 4:31
VA – Taylor, Paul – Steppin’ Out 4:37
VA – Vignola, Frank – Walkin’ On The Moon 3:59
VA – Calle, Ed – Joyful 4:22
VA – Maria, Tania – Come With Me 5:38
VA – Dave Koz – You Make Me Smile 4:18
VA – George Benson – Breezin’ 5:40
VA – Grover Washington Jr. With Bill Withers – Just The Two Of Us 3:58
VA – The Rippingtons – Bella Luna 3:56
VA – Dave Valentin – Reunion 5:46
VA – Cassandra Reed – Color Of Love 4:26
VA – Eric Marienthal – Mist Trail 4:37
VA – Pete Escovedo – La Samba 5:46
VA – Dave Grusin – Mountain Dance 6:16
VA – Sheila E. & The E. Train – Heaven 5:17
VA – Patti Austin – In & Out Of Love 3:56
VA – Kenny G – Songbird 3:55

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