Review of the Jeff Lorber CD Philly Style

Philly Style is the latest Jazz CD put out by the extremely talented Jeff Lorber who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident Jeff Lorber fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Philly Style is a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They're all here.

Overall Philly Style is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 - Regardless Of, track 9 - When She Smiles, and track 10 - Serpentine Lane.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Under Wraps. What a nice track!

Philly Style Release Notes:

Jeff Lorber originally released Philly Style on March 11, 2003 on the Narada label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Under Wraps 2. Gigabyte 3. Regardless Of 4. Philly Style 5. Soul Food 6. Laissez Faire 7. Step On It 8. Uncle Darrows 9. When She Smiles 10. Serpentine Lane

Personnel: Jeff Lorber (arranger, piano, Wurlitzer piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer bass); Naila (vocals); Gary Meek (soprano & tenor saxophones); Dan Higgins, Richard Elliot (tenor saxophone); Ron King, Jerry Hey (flugelhorn); Bill Reichenbach (trombone); Nelson Jackson, Robbie Nevil (keyboards); Tony Maiden (guitar); Alex Al (bass); John Roberts (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).

Recorded at JHL Sounds, Pacific Palisades, California.

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