Haywood, Curtis
Smooth Sounds, 2008, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 14.4
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 3
Sound: 3
Score: 
O’s Notes: Curtis Haywood is a new name on the contemporary smooth jazz circuit. This sax player bursts onto the scene with Smooth Sounds, his debut recording. It is a combination of popping new R&B highlighted by “Rain Song” combined with a couple of covers notably Stevie Wonder’s “Creepin'” and ballads like “Anytime”. Mel Holder does a good job on bass, drum and synthesizer programming. We liked the club beats of “Crockpot” and the cool vibe of “Journey” best. Curtis is on the right track.
Publicist: Goldberg Media
