Audio CD review:
Steve Oliver - Positive Energy

Steve Oliver - Positive Energy

Band: Steve Oliver Title: Positive Energy Rating: Release Date: 11 June, 2002 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: High Noon 2: Positive Energy 3: Right Direction 4: Ocean Blue 5: Festevo 6: Show You Love 7: Day's End 8: Horizon 9: Mr. Hipster 10: Come On Home 11: Horizon (reprise) 12: Show You Love (instrumental version bonus track)

Customer Reviews Positive Energy No more "road rage" A very soothing listen. This is great for my long drive into work. A Star is Rising , as part of a musicfest along the river. I had never heard of Steve Oliver before he came to Harrisburg, Pa. Within minutes of listening, I was hooked. What a fresh sound! It's smooth jazz with a Latin twist, a little funk, a hint of George Benson, a dose of Al Jarreau-like instrument impersonation, some old-jazz scatting and some beautiful sounds that I can't even label. Steve's voice has tremendous range and versatility. His guitar-playing is beyond a talent -- it's a gift. I've never heard quite the sound and style he's come up with. Needless to say, I immediately ordered Steve's second album, "Positive Energy," and it is fantastic -- one of the best collections I've heard in years. There's not a weak cut out of 12. I can't think of any other album I can say that about. The title cut is great, but I dare anyone to listen to "Show You Love" without tapping his/her feet. If this young fellow doesn't become a star, it'll be hard to believe. I'm going to do my part by ordering his first album, "First View," right now and watching for everything new he comes out with. I should also mention that I got to briefly talk to Steve after his hard-working Harrisburg performance and found him to be kind and humble. Can you tell I'm sold?. Positively Love Positive Energy! One of the best contemporary jazz guitar featured CD's I've heard all year. Do you like contemporary jazz guitar? Do you love it? Then you'll positively love this CD. And, if you're like me and you check out the liner notes, you'll see that Steve O has some very talented players backing him up:Will Donato, Steve Reid, Jeff Kashiwa, Dave Kochanski, Tony Guerrero, Brandon Fields, and Tom Schuman. Most of the tracks are uptempo, including the radio cut "High Noon", the title track "Positive Energy", and the Tom Schuman featured "Festivo". The slower tracks are smooth and mellow, ("Horizon" and "Ocean Blue") without having the snooze factor found in most smooth jazz radio friendly songs. Add this CD to your collection. You can thank me later. . You can see a complete list of all Steve Oliver discography, or go back to the Steve Oliver tabs