All Artists: Kenny Garrett Title: Happy People Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Warner Bros / Wea Release Date: 3/12/2002 Genres: Jazz, Pop Styles: Modern Postbebop, Bebop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 093624775423 |
Kenny Garrett Happy People Genres: Jazz, Pop
With coproducer Marcus Miller thumping his bass on the first track on the 11-song disc, "Song for DiFang," Happy People starts off like it could be the first great contemporary jazz album of the millennium. But by the time... more » | |
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Amazon.com With coproducer Marcus Miller thumping his bass on the first track on the 11-song disc, "Song for DiFang," Happy People starts off like it could be the first great contemporary jazz album of the millennium. But by the time the album ends with the Coltrane-ish tribute to saxophonist Billy Harper, "Brother B. Harper," it's obvious that this album is destined for best-of-the-year lists from hardcore beboppers and world-music lovers alike. Recorded during the week of September 11, 2001, Garrett has assembled a group of melodies nearly as haunting as some of the images from that period. The core band of bassist Charnett Moffett, former smooth-jazz pianist Vernell Brown Jr., hip-hop drummer Chris Dave, and the special guests weave a unique tapestry of songs rooted in China, Japan, and Korea, but with jazz sensibilities and pop overtones. The kudos abound here, from Garrett's soul-searching sax playing and emotional compositions to those who deliver powerful solos, including veteran vibes master Bobby Hutcherson, guitar wiz Randy Razz, and wordless vocalist Jean Norris. --Mark Ruffin Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsNot your usual Kenny Garrett... Butters and Guns | AZ | 11/16/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "but there's a reason.
Kenny recorded much of Standard of Language at the same time that he recorded Happy People. It is under my impression that his aim for the much poppier, smoother Happy People was to cheer people up in a time of sorrow (right after the 9-11 tragedy), hence Standard of Language was released a year later than Happy People. If you want feel-good jazz performed by a brilliant jazz musician, pick up a copy of Happy People. If you want that vintage Kenny Garrett jazz sound at all its intense and sizzling goodness, look into his other albums such as Songbook, Standard of Language, etc." |