Search - Everette Harp :: All for You

Be honest. You thought Everette was washed up.....

gq_online@yahoo.com | T dot-O dot, Canada | 08/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"like Najee and yes David Sanborn (there I said it!), that Bob Baldwin "Brazil Chill" thing, George Benson trying to be Joe, and whatever happened to Branford Marsalis. All For You throws down right out of the gate with Kisses Don't Lie, Harp exhibits excellent musicianship and it's a great tune. Other highlights are Norman Brown's playing on a couple of tracks, the track Can You Hear Me (okay Harp sounds like Kirk Whalum on this but what's wrong with that?). Speaking of washed up, he digs up Howard Hewitt for the bumpin' Groove Control and must have put out an A.P.B. for Earl Klugh and George Duke to play on I Remember When. It's Just the Way That You Love Me rounds out a set of strong playing, well written music and thoughtful production. By the way, this is NOT one of those CD BABY productions where the guy works at UPS during the day and makes a whole cd at night using the synthesized horn and "jazz drums" button on the Yamaha Keyboard he bought at Target. All For You brightens up a sorry 2004 for jazz releases-SNorah Jones releases a country cd and somehow it hits number one on the Jazz Charts and messes everything up for a couple of years...."

Everette's triumphant return!!!!

G. Bates | Rockford, IL USA | 03/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After several years without releasing new material, this CD makes the wait worth it. Everette's 6th release is his best work yet. Although I own all his music, I enjoy this one the most. With a number of new tunes, this original work demonstrates EH's alto sax-voice. Many of EH's guest artists are quite popular (Earl Klugh, George Duke, Norman Brown, Dwight Sills, Paul Jackson Jr.), they never overshadow EH's sound. Personal favorites are Kisses Don't Lie, Back In Your Arms, Hey Yeh.. heck everything on the entire CD!!!! Enjoy!"