Time Life: Feelin' Good Ultimate Love Songs Collection by Phil Collins, A-Ha, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, Michael McDonald, John Parr, Starshi (0100-01-01)

Had the privilege of seeing Jeff in concert a couple of years back, with Dave Koz & Friends, in Saratoga Springs, NY. They rocked! This CD reminds me of that time in upstate NY - mellow, yet funky! "You Got Something", and "Take Control" are not to be missed, and the rest of the CD is enjoyable as well. This guy is a legend! Thanks, Jeff... you have been blessed!

I didn't know JL before this... I received e-mail from Amazon of this new album... and now I know my favourite keybordist! Featuring Paul Jackson Jr. on Guitar, Gary Meek on Tenor Sax & Flute, Rick Braun on Trumpet, Dave Weckl on drums, Paul Brown on Guitar, Gerald Albright on Alto Sax. Track 2 REHAB is the Amy Winehouse's song.

Jeff Lorber is a very creative musician. I don't think you'd find anybody that would argue with that. However, as some other reviewers have pointed out, that creativity doesn't always wind up equaling predictability because you never know exactly what kind of CD you're going to get with Jeff Lorber and I suppose that's part of his charm. For me, I'd prefer that he stick with the upbeat, quick tempo smooth jazz style that he has all-but defined. There is a lot of that on "Heard That", but there are too many vocal tracks to suit me. Why can't he come up with one all-vocal tracks CD for people who like that style and another one with nothing but cuts like "Come on Up" and "Gamma Rays" for people like me? Personally, I didn't think "Rehab" worked at all.

Upon first impression this CD is very nice from start to finish. Its been a while since I have listened to a CD that made such a great first impression. I have no complaints at all. The musical compositions are satisfying along with great sound quality. This CD recording has a very good sense of spacial presentation as well. This CD sounds much better throughout than his prior project.

As a long time fan, this CD did not disappoint. I'm wearing it out.

If you like funky jazz music, you will love Jeff Lorber!

Jeff have listened to Jeff Lorber for almost 30 years and his sound is amazing still. One of only two artist that I will buy their music without ever hearing it first along with Prince music.

I love it ! The best romantic songs collection ! You would love it !

Bon album

Jeff Lorber doing what he is best at..keeping it tight, funky, melodic and meshed with smooth jazz vibes. Cool it!

元祖というより真祖様化しているJeff Lorber。彼を今回支えるのは、Lutherのブレーンとしても活躍し、Lutherのトリビュート盤「Forever, for Always, for Luther, Vol. 2」なんていうアルバムもプロデュースしていたRex Rideout。RexとJeffはこのLutherトリビュートで既に仕事済だったわけですが、このRexさんの音作りがこれまたJeffにそっくり、というか同じ人？なんて感じなので、相性が良いなんてレベルを遥かに通り越してます。Respectedfull。　そんな彼等の共作ともなると、これはもう元祖ブラコンフュージョンを通り越して、もう普通に「ブラコン」でいいじゃナイ？という耳障りの良さ。"You Got Somrthing"格好いいな〜。どの曲も最高。　普通、前作の様なアルバムを作り、グラミー迄ノミネートされてしまうと、次作は、「オーケストラの競演です」「ソロピアノ集です」的なアルバムになってしまうんじゃないか？と危惧していたのですが、なんっちゅう事も無い、「ファンキー・ミュージック」に戻ってきました。それが、一流のサウンド・マイスターとそうでない者との超えられない壁。捨て曲無しの好盤。絶対買いです。

コンコード・グループ・レーベルへ移籍しての、'08年最新盤。 R.ライドアウトとの共同プロデュース作品。 前作"HE HAD A HAT"程の新味は無く、従来からの路線を踏襲する形の作品です。 参加メンバーも、お馴染みの顔触れが並び、ファンの期待は裏切りませんが、新鮮味には少し乏しいかも? そんな中で、#2は、A.ワインハウスの曲のカバーで、聴き慣れた雰囲気のナンバーが並ぶ中で、耳に残ります。 他、数曲でミキシングのクレジットに、レイ・バーダニの名前が見られ、彼の名前を目にすると、やはりサンボーンの諸作が思い浮かぶ為、聴く前は?でしたが、音圧が若干高目で、音の輪郭が他のミキサーのと比べ、カチっとしている、て感じ位で、違和感はありませんでした。 ゲストのプレイでは、#1のP.ジャクソンJr.のソロ、#5でのD.ウェックルのタイトなドラミング等、が個人的には印象に残ります。 ローバーのプレイは、かつて耳にしたフレーズが散見したりしますが、適度なドライブ感とグルーブで、心地良いアルバムです♪