Chieli Minucci "Night Grooves" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Richly talented Smooth Jazz artist Chieli Minucci has21, 2003 on the Shanachie Records label.
released his latest CD titled Night Grooves and Wow!CD Track List Follows:
It's really a good one.1. Kickin' It Hard
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to2. Night Grooves
just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to3. Foolin' Around Again
end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for4. New Day
me to listen to from start to finish.5. You're My Reason
The nice thing about a CD like this is with this level of6. Don't Make Me Wait
talent even if Smooth Jazz isn't your favorite style you7. Without You
still can't help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.8. Behind The Veil
Overall Night Grooves is an outstanding release. What I9. Mr. Shady Eyes
call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is10. Nasir Di Nuevo
most definetly a worthy addition to any Smooth JazzPersonnel: Chieli Minucci (vocals, acoustic &
collection. Truly an outstanding Smooth Jazz CD. Oneelectric guitars, keyboards, drums, programming); Philip
of those that is completely void of any wasted time,Hamilton (vocals, percussion); Stan Harrison (alto
as each track is simply superb.saxophone); David Mann, Andre DeLano (saxophone);
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got SoreDan Levine (trombone); Barry Danielian (trumpet); Jay
[...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, Don't Make MeRowe (acoustic grand piano); Jerry Brooks (bass);
Wait. Wow!Lionel Cordew (drums); David Charles (percussion).
Night Grooves Release Notes:Partially recorded at Baci Studios, New York, New
Chieli Minucci originally released Night Grooves on JanYork.