It\u2019s Love and Eric Marienthal expresses it on his brand new release for Peak\/eOne Entertainment. The award-winning saxophonist will set you on fire with this sexy offering that is marked by powerful balladry and a musical approach that has made Marienthal a household name for nearly 25 years! As many of his fans will remember, Marienthal first appeared on the jazz scene as a member of Chick Corea\u2019s Elektric Band, the band that launched him to international prominence. Now, he\u2019s paying tribute to those fans that have kept him shining brightly in the jazz galaxy with 10 songs that you\u2019ll play again and again. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s Love is a contemporary jazz masterwork that features exciting new arrangements of such great songs as Brenda Russell\u2019s \u201cGet Here,\u201d Duke Ellington\u2019s \u201cIn A Sentimental Mood,\u201d and The Beatles\u2019 \u201cCan\u2019t Buy Me Love,\u201d among others. Eric plays alto, tenor and soprano saxes, composed and arranged several of the songs and also served as co-executive producer with Andi Howard. Long-time collaborator Chuck Loeb produced and wrote the amazing title track \u2013 one that matches Marienthal\u2019s penchant for deeply moving, inspired and unforgettable songs. Among the great stars on this CD are Chuck Loeb, Russell Ferrante, Brian Culbertson, Jeff Lorber and Till Bronner. All bring their underlying musicality and sensitivity to the project in ways that add up to a canvas of great contemporary jazz. <\/p>\n
The details and the production quality of this program are exquisite. One listen to \u201cTwo In One,\u201d \u201cCosta Del Soul,\u201d and \u201cSt. Moritz,\u201d will have you optimistic about their subtly effective takes on romantic love and Marienthal\u2019s technique. The call and response between Chuck Loeb\u2019s guitar and Eric Marienthal\u2019s saxophone on \u201cSt. Moritz\u201d is an extension of their creativity that you\u2019re sure to enjoy. Overall, It\u2019s Love is a real prize, the entire ensemble is brilliant, and in my opinion ranks at the top of Eric Marienthal\u2019s body of work. It should be in your jazz collection today.<\/p>\n
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