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Seeps into your skin slowly but surely!

SIMON AGUILAR-GARCIA | Seattle, Wa. USA | 05/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Very inspired playing with varied influences to add variety and spice; Funk, cool Jazz, Brazilean music and other styles combined to give a very pleasing experience to the heart, soul and ear! Enjoy playing him on The Blues Power show and Jazz show at 1490 KOTY AM Yakima Nation Reservation station in south central Washington state."

Hard-To-Find Solo From Kenny G's Bass Player

Gregory | 02/23/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is Vail Johnson's first solo release, and many fans will recognize him as Kenny G's bassist. As far as I know, he still plays with Kenny to this day. I just saw him on Kenny's recent Holiday DVD. Anyway, this one is funky, and it rocks from start to finish with only a few mellow moments in between. Most of the songs are original compositions, and if you like Jeff Lorber, Kenny G or Pleasure ('memba them?), then you'll appreciate this one. In fact, Vail, originally from Sweden, I believe, is or was based in Portland, Oregon where many of these fine musicians came from. Eric Marienthal, The Swedish Men's Chorale and some of the original members of Pleasure and Shock perform on this disc. To my knowledge, Vail has released three other solo discs to date. Two originals and one, a Beatles' tribute. All are worth checking out."