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Butterscotch | USA | 09/16/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Soul Ballet is one of my fave smooth jazz artists and I have all of their previous CDs. This CD is much better than Dream Beat Dream, especially because they have done away with many of the annoying voice/singing tracks from their previous release. The songs sound synthesized (if that is the right music term), and are not acoustic or anything like that. The tunes are more `high energy' than other smooth jazz offerings. There is an introductory snippet (about 30 seconds) that starts the CD (Glitters is Gold), and it definitely should have been longer. In any case, if you are a fan you'll be pleased with this CD and its similarity to some of the others they have already released in previous years."

A REALLY COOL FLOW!!!

Anthony Davis | Las Vegas, NV | 10/01/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's rare that a album can flow as well as this one. I just heard "Soul Ballet" on our local jazz station for a brief momment. The track was "da da Diamonds". I was so impressed at the flow of the song. Almost puts you into a trance. I went to Amazon right away to see if it was availible for purchase. I downloaded the album right away and I have been listening to it ever since. It rare that an artist can put together a full album of tracks that you can listen to all the way through. Kudos to "Soul Ballet" for this one. "A REALLY COOL FLOW!!!""

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Sandy Shore | Monterey, CA | 10/01/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Like the subtle, flirty motion from an inviting lover, Soul Ballet's LAViSH is irresistible. A combination of sensual downtempo electronica, chilled grooves and Smooth Jazz, the Soul Ballet recipe has been intoxicating music enthusiasts for years. It is the creative musical outlet of actor/producer/arranger/programmer and multi-instrumentalist Rick "R.K." Kelly. There's no mistaking a blending of arts here... the music is sweeping and cinematic, lending itself to soundtracking a personal weekend of intimacy or a late night drive along the coast. Rick Kelly has his finger on the pulse of cool with Soul Ballet and LAViSH is proof that a concoction of hip, loungey music and Smooth Jazz is a crowd pleaser that crosses demographics. Lavish means to give generously or in excess... Soul Ballet's LAViSH certainly matches the definition with generous donations of soulful melody and gratifying groove and as always, Rick Kelly exceeds expectation with his alluring new masterpiece. You may be familiar with the other craft of R.K. If you're a fan of TV's C.S.I. Miami, Cold Case, Nip / Tuck... you've possibly seen the handsome actor in various roles. We're big fans of the Soul Ballet brand here at [...] / [...]. In fact, we're addicted. Every track is spectacular. Not to suggest that LAViSH is a tonic, but I am confident that you'll feel more alive upon listening... and it's great to feel alive. So go ahead, lavish it on!"