Nick Colionne - Keepin' It Cool

Title: Keepin' It Cool Artist: Nick Colionne Release Date: 2006 Re-Released On: 9/4/2006 Label: Narada, Back Porch Music, Narada Jazz UPCs: 094633733121, 0094633733121, 094633733152 Genre: Jazz Styles: Adult Contemporary, Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Intimate, Reserved, Smooth, Atmospheric, Laid-Back/Mellow, Calm/Peaceful, Light, Romantic, Soothing, Elegant, Refined/Mannered, Sensual, Gentle, Playful, Relaxed, Slick, Sophisticated, Sparkling Total Copies: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Can You Feel It
2. Keepin It Cool
3. Always Thinking of You
4. If You Ask Me
5. You Were There for Me
6. This Is the Song
7. John L
8. From Me to You
9. A Moment with You
10. Liquid
11. Catch Me
12. Rainy Night in Georgia
13. High Flyin

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Narada 2006 CD Back Porch Music 09463373312 2006 CD Narada Jazz 51091

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Emerging from its early days as a new age and world music mecca, Narada is quickly becoming a haven for veteran and up-and-coming smooth jazz artists in the mid-2000s. While famous names like Ramsey Lewis and Jeff Lorber provide an anchor for the bunch, funky and melodic cats like this Wes Montgomery-influenced, Chicago-based electric guitarist bode well for the genre's soulful future. He pays homage directly to his guitar hero on the breezy, atmospheric, and decidedly retro "John L," whose solos amidst the trippy soundscapes seem like spiritual meditations. The hook on that track is as irresistible as the ones that shine throughout, and that, after all, is -- along with catchy grooves -- the mark of a successful song in this genre. While it's clear he can jam, Colionne is intent on creating memorable pieces a listener can hum for days, and succeeds right off the bat with the brash "Can You Feel It" and the sexy, moody title track. Others like "If You Ask Me" and "Liquid" tap into a rich blues influence -- which in the future he should definitely explore even further. If there's one minor drawback, it's that he's so conscious of radio airplay time that he doesn't stretch as much as you can tell he wants to. Though they're buried at the end of the collection, it's worth getting through the first ten tracks to hear his rich vocal cover of "Rainy Night in Georgia" and "High Flyin'," the exciting 2004 hit that established him as a presence in smooth jazz. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Hinds Guitar (Rhythm) Caroline Ray Executive Producer, Producer Chris Miskel Drums Connie Gage Design Craig Bauer Mixing, Engineer Dale Prasco Guitar (Acoustic) Dave Hiltebrand Bass Eddie King Engineer Joe Rendon Percussion John Blasucci Soloist, Organ (Hammond), Producer, Mixing, Keyboards, Programming, Drum Programming, Piano Jonathan DuBose, Jr. Guitar (Rhythm) Kevin Miyazaki Photography Khari Parker Drums Larry Kohut Bass Lenny Castro Percussion Mike Logan Piano, Fender Rhodes, Organ (Hammond) Nick Colionne Producer, Guitar, Programming, Executive Producer, Guitar (Acoustic), Keyboards Richard Patterson Bass Richard Peterson Organ (Hammond) Steve Cole Keyboards, Sax (Tenor), Arranger, Programming, Producer, Flute Steve Weeder Mixing, Engineer