Various Artists
CTI Records, 2011, CD
Instrument: Instrumental
Issue: 17.2
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 5
Sound: 5
Score:
O’s Notes: The Cool Revolution is a marriage of some the best contemporary jazz of the 1970s with today’s digital recording technologies. Creed Taylor is a legendary producer that led a label with a roster of all-stars. Turrentine, Hubbard, Laws, Grover, Benson, Phillips, Gilberto, Jobim, James, Airto, Desmond and Hall are some of the musicians represented in this 4-disc set. They are titled Straight Up, Deep Grooves/Big Hits, The Brazilian Connection and Cool And Classic. The collection is packaged like an old vinyl LP including a booklet with photos and liner notes in a readable font! This is an essential collection of timeless jazz.
Publicist: SONY BMG Music Entertainment