Search - Joyce Cooling :: Playing It Cool [Enhanced CD]

Excellent Music

Jim Gargas | South Holland, IL | 02/26/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every track on the CD is worth listening over and over again. Too bad it didn't last longer. Smooth Jazz fans especially those who like George Benson will not be disappointed. Joyce has a winner here!"

You got to love it!

Tom Fairchild | Florida | 05/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having always been a classic rocker, I am a new fan of smooth jazz. I recently started listening to it at work because I work in a basement office and the local smooth jazz station is really the only thing we can pick up with decent reception. After listening for a few weeks, it was Joyce Cooling's stuff that really started to stand out to me. There was just something unique there and it's not any of the cookie cutter stuff you hear a lot with the eventual sax solo. I recently bought "Playing It Cool" and I'm having a hard time taking it out of my CD player. Each song is well written and the musicianship is second to none. Joyce recently appeared at the local jazz fest and I've been sick over the fact that I didn't go. If you're ready to try smooth jazz, Joyce Cooling is a great place to start."

Great smooth jazz with a definite beat and sultry guitar.

Felipe Sahurie | 12/19/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a fantastic first major release. Joyce and her partner Jay Wagner have created a great mix of cuts that shows great range as songwriters and demonstrates their strong skills as musicians. Check out the stylistic guitar on Firefly - a cut with a Brazilian flare. My personal favorite, "Almost Home," no wait, "After Hours," no wait - oh you get the picture."