Alfonzo Blackwell "Reflections" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Reflections is the latest Smooth Jazz CD realeased[...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5, I Miss You. What
by the extremely talented saxophone playing Alfonzoa nice track!
Blackwell who once again has delivered a brilliantReflections Release Notes:
collection of tracks. I'm confident Alfonzo BlackwellAlfonzo Blackwell originally released Reflections on
fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased withAug 28, 2001 on the Shanachie Records label.
this one.CD Track List Follows:
I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that I1. Funky Shuffle
get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and2. All Blues
comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is3. Field Of Dreams
usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to4. Joy
get through. Not at all the case with Reflections. Every5. I Miss You
track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to6. Next To You
listen to from start to finish.7. Take You Out
The nice thing about a CD like this is with this level of8. That Feeling
talent even if Smooth Jazz isn't your favorite genre9. True Blue
you still can't help but appreciate the greatness of the10. Somewhere Sunday
artist.11. Precious Love
This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for12. Reflections
everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It's quite13. Better Days
simply great listening. A must buy for the Smooth Jazz14. That's Cool
fan.Personnel: Alfonzo Blackwell (soprano saxophone,
While this entire CD is really very good some of mykeyboards, guitar, bass, drums); Jean Norris (vocals);
favorites are track 3, Field Of Dreams, track 5, I MissDavid Mann (keyboards, drum programming); Bernd
You, track 13, Better Days.Schoenhart, Chuck Loeb, Mark Marino (guitar).
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got SoreRecorded at Blackwell Studios, New York, New York.