Richard Elliot "Ricochet" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Not sure what's happening with me on this one, but itbeginning to end. If you're even mildly into Smooth Jazz
seems like the more I listen to it, the better Ricochetmusic you'll enjoy this album.
gets. Ricochet put simply is one of Richard Elliot's bestRicochet Release Notes:
CDs to date.Richard Elliot originally released Ricochet on Apr 29,
Unfortunately, it's not everyday that I get a CD from2003 on the GRP record label.
an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen toCD Track List Follows:
from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two1. Corner Pocket
that I just can't force myself to get through. Not at all2. Ricochet
the case with Ricochet. Every track is enjoyable and3. Rendezvous
was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.4. Sweet Memories
Ricochet is a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that5. So Good
are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding6. Seven Sacred Pools
artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the7. Slam
kind emotion that makes for a really great listen.8. You Make Me Feel Brand New
Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are his9. Sake For Two 10. Sly
own personal experiences. At different points touchingPersonnel: Richard Elliot (tenor saxophone); Phillip
on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain,Jackson (vocals); Brandon Fields (saxophone); Lee
failed relationships and unattainable romance. They'reThornburg (trumpet); Nick Lane (trombone); Jeff Lorber,
all here.Nelson Jackson, Rex Rideout, Ron Reinhardt
The nice thing about a CD like this is with this level of(keyboards); Robbie Nevil, Tony Maiden, Dwighht Sills
talent even if Smooth Jazz isn't your favorite style you(guitar); Ronnie Garrett (bass); Michael White, Lil' John
still can't help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.Roberts, Dave Reinhardt (drums); Luis Conte, Lenny
Overall Ricochet is a solid release. Quite possiblyCastro (percussion). Producers include: Steven Dubin,
Richard Elliot's best to date. Really spectacular fromRichard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Rex Rideout, Ronnie Garrett.