"I would agree that this is a fine CD because of the great musical content, but I bought it primarily because I have DTS equipment and there are few recordings worth having in DTS format thus far. I am less than pleased with the DTS recording quality, and would recommend the others I own for critical listening before I would this one. The sound is muddy when played at loud volumes, and I have a system that is top-notch!"
American Landscape
02/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was the first Benoit CD I listened to. I heard him on the radio, and was awe struck at the wonderful sound of this music. The song I heard was Rue de la Soleil. It's kinda a Vince Gueraldi based song, but it has that Samba beat to it too.Saying goodbye is a very sad song. It was written for his mother who died on February 18, the very day the album was scheduled for final mastering. Mr Rodrigues's Opas is a really good song- I recommend it.As for If I can Believe. Its the best song on the CD. I'd buy it just for this one song. Its a very compassionate, and pretty song. And for American Landscape, Max's Boogie, Lost in toxyo, and Speed Racer. Those are true "American Music" songs. They are upbeat, and you can hear the people in the swamps of Louisiana just singing along. "American Landscape is magical, energetic and joyous. There are touches of sadness with a great deal of whimsy. It is constantly changing and filled with surprise. American Landscape is a magnificent adventure."- Sally Field"
One of the best CDs by jazz pianist David Benoit
06/15/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The CD contains soothing jazz piano music that is great for listening alone or when caught in traffic. Will calm your nerves down. GREAT GREAT PIANO CHORDS by David Benoit."
Cool Jazz to listen to
01/05/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"When I bought this CD, I already was familiar with DB. This is the first CD of his that had a different approach, compiling orchistration with banjo and conga's. I have "Waiting for Spring" which is mostly contemporary trio sounding jazz, like Bill Evans.
This CD is a different sound. I recommend it because the music is good, and it is different. I still pull it out once in a while, so the music is never stale. Enjoy."
The Best of David Benoit's CD
Hendy Budiono | Jakarta, Indonesia | 05/16/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was the first David Benoit's CD I heard and For me this is the best CD of David Benoit! The songs are really good and are backed with a full orchestra.
The best songs in this CD are If I Can Believe, American Landscape, Mr Rodrigues's Opus and Saying Goodbye.
For real jazz listeners, this CD might be too light though, but for me it's just perfect."