Time: 57:51
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz: Saxophone Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Art: Front
01. Kobayashi Maru Simple Gifts (4:51)
02. Pick Up The Pieces (Feat. Tracey L. Whitney & Abigail Maxwell) (3:23)
03. Its All Right With Me (2:46)
04. Will The Circle Be Unbroken (4:23)
05. Frim Fram Sauce (3:52)
06. For Once In My Life (2:29)
07. Just The Way You Look Tonight (3:39)
08. Fly Me To The Moon (3:07)
09. Ive Got You Under My Skin (5:15)
10. Blue Skies (3:44)
11. Lets Do It (3:30)
12. Stay Gold (3:32)
13. Anything Goes (2:49)
14. Until You Come Back To Me (3:34)
15. Someone To Watch Over Me (3:26)
16. Imagine (3:23)
When Albuquerque, NM based saxophone player Joshua Coleman performs live, it’s typically with musicians twice his age – not altogether surprising, since he is a JAZZ artist. However, twenty-one year old Coleman has a way of seamlessly fitting in. In fact, if you closed your eyes, your imagination would lead you to believe he was a man of 40…at least. But don’t let that tender age belie his seasoning! Coleman has been performing for more than 13 years, and the grace, spontaneity, creativity and total command of his instrument are all a testament to a dedication to his craft. I especially enjoyed his interpretation of the classic ballad, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” His intonation is sublime, and he takes his time, leaning delicately into the music. His big band take on “It’s All Right With Me” really swings, and the saxophone harmonies and overall arrangement on “Blue Skies” lends itself to a level of sophistication sorely lacking in most musicians of his generation. As a jazz musician myself (and former Ray Charles “Raelette”), I’ve had the pleasure of actually performing with Joshua. He has the ability to compliment a vocalist while never over playing. But when it comes time for his solos, watch out! He likes to walk among the crowd, confident in his ability to engage his audience. Joshua Coleman is an all-around musician: whether he’s in the studio or performing live, he gives it his all. I look forward to hearing him grow even more. ~Ray Charles Raelette
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