Donna R. (donnaleigh) from DYSART, IA Reviewed on 5/27/2012...
Love it!
Ernest B. (tbass) from LOGANVILLE, GA Reviewed on 10/14/2009...
I like this album from back in the day. I have in it on vinyl from my college days.
Joe Sample has always been one of my favorite keyboardess starting way back when he was started with the crusaders.
CD Reviews
Classic Sample!
Eric Robinson | DETROIT, MI | 12/30/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is definitely one of if not Joe Sample's best work as a solo jazz artist during post Crusaders. Al Jarreau and Take 6 really top this classic jazz album off. I'm just glad to have it on cd. Way to go Joe!"
Sample - everything!!!
Marianne McDermott | Lacombe, LA USA | 03/02/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD(album) is totally like no other. By listening to this collection of soulful jazz, along with great vocals by Al Jarreau and Michael Franks, JOE SAMPLE can do no wrong. I never heard of him until I found out he worked with SIMPLY RED(Mick Hucknull) on their NEW FLAME album.
Believe it or not, Joe's album was released in March of 1989 and Simply Red's was released in April of 1989--quite a venue with these 2 GREAT albums around the same time.
In fact, Sample's style blends perfectly with Simply Red's and vice-versa. But SPELLBOUND is just that, spellbinding--fresh, crisp, smooth and free as a breeze(GEORGE BENSON?) His piano can fly through any
composition and/or style of music. Also, U-TURN is an excellent romantic
piece of piano, strings and beautiful vocals. Either way, this CD can
bring you to any place you wish to go. A real gem!!!"
Fine jazz
Sylvia K. Franklin | 04/10/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a beautiful cd with plenty of variety. I love the Al Jarreau,Take 6 and Michael Franks tracks. This is a timeless Cd. I love this Houston Boy, Joe Sample. I am a Houstonian also."
A Staple in My Collection!
M Greene | Washington, DC USA | 11/08/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love the CD. At least 1 or 2 selections from Spellbound are on all of my playlists because the songs speak to me on a lot of levels, and I always want to hear them. I have been listening to Spellbound for a long time and I will continue."
Joe Sample
Lawrence Laury | Hampton,Va United States | 07/29/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I think Joe Sample is one of the most talented musical artist of our time.This Spellbound CD is a true reflection of his talent.His collaborations with so many great artist on this CD like Al Jarreau, Michael Franks, Take Six shows his ability to put together a great flawless project with so many wonderful sounds. There is something for all to enjoy on this CD. I will listen to it for years to come. I simply just love it I am sure you will too."