A fitting tribute to a great American songwriter !!!
G. Bates | Rockford, IL USA | 10/25/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't believe it took my this long to chime in on Kirk's latest project. If you stumble into this project, brief history. Kirk is a huge fan of BabyFace. Kirk's appreciation for every tune is apparent in the treatment he gives to each tune. It is not just a bunch of sloppy covers of popular Face tunes.
Kirk delivers original performances of tunes made popular by Face and others who performed his tunes. Personal favorites are Exhale, I'll Make Love To You, Breathe Again.
It may say as much that BabyFace thought enough of this CD that he even contributed his voice on a tune or two. Check it out!!!!"
Finest Smooth Jazz
Hans-Bernd Hlsmann | Germany | 10/30/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kirk Whalum on another highlight of his career. This is smooth jazz not jazz. Sure. Most of the listeners will know the difference. But noone will doubt Kirk Whalum is one of the greatest contemporary sax players. Comparism to Grover Whashington Jr. is allowed. Kirk's life concerts are spritual and legendary."
Good Easy Listening Music
Crystal Boudreaux | tennessee | 12/05/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For anyone who likes good jazz, this is an excellent songbook of Baby Face's music. Good fluent sound and very romantic. This artist is very spiritual and it certainly comes across in his music. Great to have in your cd collection."
Awesome
G. Cleaves | Houston, TX USA | 11/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There is a reason Kirk received a music scholarship to Texas Southern University, "back in the day." Kirk has learned his craft well, and ALL of his albums showcase his amazing talent. This CD is no exceptional. Kirk is brilliant on each track and pays supreme homage to the songs of Babyface. Quite simply a wonderful CD, from a wonderful performer. Thanks Kirk.....again!"
Exceptional
J. Hubbard | Stafford, va | 10/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Even though I am an long-time Kirk Whalum fan, in this CD, he has out done even himself. This is undoubtly one of the best CDs out today, and one of his best. The smooth style of the way he handles Babyface's music makes you want to listen to it over and over. We all know how rare it is that every cut on a CD is good, well, this is one of those rare ones. I liked it so much, that I went back and bought three of his old ones."