Fast becoming one of smooth jazz's hookiest songwriters, Steve Cole scored two No. 1 radio hits off his 1998 debut, Stay Awhile. No doubt that means program directors will continue to favor those tunes, but, hopefully, it won't be...more.
Steve's 2nd release is solid. Continuing with the area Steve set out in his debut Stay Awhile, this CD takes over and expands aras of the smooth jazz format. There is the funky tune, Funky D, the title track and...more.
Although there's little here stylistically that isn't on Steve Cole's debut "Stay Awhile," "Between Us" is a solid jazz-soul album, save for an ill-conceived vocal track ("Together Again"). My favorite tracks are the superb title track...more.
This is a CD that is unique in that you will like if not love most every title on it. The first two titles are especially good! I bought the first album and was pleased; he has however out done himself...more.
It seems that those who didn't wholly like this CD were especially against "Together Again" with its vocal, while I thought this was a sharp "wake up" number to be placed near the midpoint. Be that as it may, there...more.
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