Two years in the making, this smooth Brazilian jazz CD brings out the clear tones and distinct phrasing of a singularly superior jazz flutist. Lori Bell collaborates with Ron Satterfield (guitar, synthesizers, keyboards) a... more »nd Dave Mackay (piano) in producing a gorgeous, uplifting collection of tracks. The combination of players and the attention paid to detail at each and every step makes this production worth waiting for. Now the wait is over.« less
All Artists:Lori Bell Title:Lori Bell Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label:Beeswax Original Release Date: 4/23/2002 Release Date: 4/23/2002 Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:808557667628
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Album Description
Two years in the making, this smooth Brazilian jazz CD brings out the clear tones and distinct phrasing of a singularly superior jazz flutist. Lori Bell collaborates with Ron Satterfield (guitar, synthesizers, keyboards) and Dave Mackay (piano) in producing a gorgeous, uplifting collection of tracks. The combination of players and the attention paid to detail at each and every step makes this production worth waiting for. Now the wait is over.
CD Reviews
A Wonderful solo album
vsavage2 | Santa Monica, CA United States | 06/24/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Lori Bell's self-titled album has instant appeal thanks to the lush prodcution and top-notch playing by the other musicians that play with her. The music has a Brazilian flavour on some tracks but I would not class this great album as a Brazilian CD.Highlight of the album is the track called 'Desire', which has sublime bass guitar anchoring the main tune. Lori's flute swoops above the snare drums and cymbals with just the right amount of piano to give the song a bright Summer feel. A perfect tune to play while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway!Other highlights are 'Playful' 'Prayer for Peace' and 'Cartagena' but all tracks are enjoyable. The album finishes with a modern-day Brazilian classic called 'Love Dance' by Ivan Lins, which I have about four versions of in my collection and this version rates a six out of ten.After playing the the album to the end I was left with the feeling that I had experienced the production values on another album. At first I thought of Dave Valentin, then it struck me that an album by guitarist Steve Laury called Keepin' The Faith has a very similar feel. Steve is from the San Diego area, as is Lori, so I should not have been surprised. Both use the same musicians, in particular Ron Satterfield.Altogether, a very enjoyable album that doesn't fall totally into the black hole of Smooth Jazz because of the talents of Lori and her fellow musicians."
A must-have CD for any jazz collection
vsavage2 | 07/04/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Jazz flutists don't often get much recognition, but in her new CD, Lori Bell proves why they should. Her clear, clean tone and lyrical, imaginative improvisations highlight this collection of original tunes and standards. She is -- bar none -- the finest jazz flutist recording today, and this latest offering is sure to please both serious jazz fans and casual listeners alike. Her take on Coltrane's 'Equinox' and her signature composition 'A Heart is but a Flower' highlight the mix. It's the perfect accompaniment to a sunny summer afternoon (or to the cool winter evening when you wish it was a sunny summer afternoon!)
Enjoy........"
Classy, easy and bright
G. OBrien | Orange County, California | 08/07/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Lori Bell's self titled CD is easy and fun to listen to. It is what I call a "life sound track" CD. It can play in the background or command your full attention and it is very enjoyable either way.
I enjoyed "Equinox," "Joy Bell" and "Love Dance" very much.
"The Heart is but a Flower," is a delicate and moody piece of music, serious without being somber. "Cartagena," written by Ron Satterfield absolutely takes flight and the remaining songs are all well and very enjoyably performed.
This album will stay on the top shelf for quite a while and I will be looking for more music by Lori."
Beautiful stuff
Thomas Kipp | Santa Ana CA USA | 07/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard Lori with pianist Dave Mackay and guitarist Ron Satterfield on an album called "Interplay", the name of their trio. I was impressed by their brilliant musicianship and jazz chops and moved by their concept and feel for the art. Lori takes it a step further in this self-titled album of jazz standards, like Trane's "Equinox" and "Autumn in New York", and originals by Lori and Ron. Along with Dave and Ron are bassist Kevin Hennessy, drummers Duncan Moore and Kevin Koch, and gorgeous trombone sounds from Arturo Velasco, who really adds to the flavor of an already tasty group package. It's great to see such a talented and obviously dedicated musician as Lori begin to get some of the recognition she deserves.
She has a new album just out with Interplay called "Live at the New York Grill". Let's hope it gets picked up along with the first Interplay album and widely distributed. Lori and her talented friends are reassuring evidence that real quality and originality in music are alive and well, and that jazz is moving forward in good hands."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1