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Smoothjazz.com Review

Sandy Shore | Monterey, CA | 10/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

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A dream project for the talented saxophone aficionado... Inspired by the desire for change, he lined up some of the finest players and recorded GOT YOU COVERED live in the studio. "The great thing about recording live is that the music has a great energy and connection that you just can't get when you build a record a piece at a time. The scary thing is that you don't really know what you're going to end up with until after you've done it." To our ears, the finished project is fun, spontaneous and filled with a fantastic variety of jazz; from smooth to straight ahead. Primarily acoustic, GOT YOU COVERED is a cover album (hence the title) starring great players the likes of Russell Ferrante, Peter Erskine, Luis Conte, Chick Corea and Russ Freeman (Rippingtons - Eric's current gig). The covers include warm, rich versions of standards like "I've Got The World On A String," "Moody's Mood For Love," and "My One & Only" (recorded with Chick Corea as a duet in ONE take!). Plus a potpourri of other styles of music from the Gipsy Kings "Love & Liberte" to Carol King's "You've Got A Friend," to the BeeGees, "Emotion," and a stunning version of Billy Joel's "New York State Of Mind." Marienthal has been an integral part of the Smooth Jazz genre since it's inception, performing and recording with a who's who of artists over the years. GOT YOU COVERED is a sweet assortment of tasty, tasty tunes that come highly recommended by your friends here at [...]! ~SANDY SHORE"

Fantasic!!!!!!!!!!

Zerby | St. Paul , Mn | 10/05/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is one of his best since "Voices Of The Heart". I urge you to buy this CD. It's one of his best. I don't throw praise around alot on some of his stuff. That means this is a Winner.

When you see this in a store grab it & buy it."

My Favorite Marienthal CD

Donna H | Newport Beach, CA, USA | 09/26/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Love it! This is my favorite Eric Marienthal CD, and I like every one of the songs very much. I want more like this. Cover me again, Eric!"