Eric Marienthal "Got You Covered" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Eric Marienthal, very talented Smooth Jazz artist hasWhat. Great track!
released his latest CD titled Got You Covered andGot You Covered Release Notes:
Wow! It's really a good one.Eric Marienthal originally released Got You Covered on
I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that ISep 20, 2005 on the Peak Records label.
get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in andCD Track List Follows:
comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is1. I Will
usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to2. New York State Of Mind
get through. Not at all the case with Got You Covered.3. Love And Liberte
Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me4. Compared To What
to listen to from start to finish.5. I've Got The World On A String
Got You Covered is a pleasantly varied, mix of 116. Emotion
tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly7. Two Part Invention #4 In D Minor
outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a8. My One And Only Love
lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great9. You've Got A Friend
listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine10. Stand By Me
are his own real life experiences. At different points11. Moody's Mood For Love
touching on the most real emotions of love, and thePersonnel: Eric Marienthal (soprano saxophone, alto
pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.saxophone); Russ Freeman (12-string guitar); Russell
Got You Covered is a first rate CD, delivering a littleFerrante (piano, keyboards); Chick Corea (piano); Dave
something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It'sCarpenter (acoustic bass); Peter Erskine (drums); Luis
quite simply great listening. A must buy if you're evenConte (percussion). Recording information: Castle
mildly into Smooth Jazz music.Oaks, Calabasas, California (2005); Rupert House,
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got SoreWoodland Hills, California.
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