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Trollheart · 01-04-2018, 03:05 PM

Album title: Gratitude
Artist: Dayna Stephens
Genre: Jazz
Nationality: American
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Ninth
Estimated Rating:

Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 4.50 *
See, the thing about jazz saxophone is that there seem to be two types: one is low, smoky, laid back and dreamy, sultry and soothing; the other is harsh, fast, in-your-face and to me, very annoying. Which camp does this guy fall into, or does he even alternate between the two? Well, the first track gives me hope, as it is indeed a soft, undulating, smooth tune which is very relaxing, with some nice piano accompanying the sax. And it kind of continues that way. “Amber is Falling” is pretty much a showcase for the pianist, and works well, and “Woodside Waltz” is lovely, driven this time by guitar. So far I'd have to say this is one of the few jazz albums I've actually enjoyed, right up there with Nypan and was it some Danish guy back in February or something? Whatever: it's really good and I'm not constantly checking to see when it will be over, which is always a good sign with me and jazz.

I really doubt this is going anywhere near downhill (as I would consider it) any time soon. We're onto track six of nine, and it's just been a joy to listen to. Seriously. I'd listen to more of this. Hopefully that doesn't jinx it! Okay, this is a red letter day: the first time ever that I've actually purchased a jazz album! Note it well, you'll be able to tell your grandchildren you were there when it happened! Just a beautiful, relaxing, immersive album. Can't pay it high enough praise.

Check out more from this artist? Oh hell yes
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
(Un-****ing-believable! Not a single track from this album is available on YouTube!)
Actual Rating:

* (Up to now, I haven't seen anything rated at 4, much less over it! Bloody well deserves every single point!)

01-04-2018, 03:05 PM	#1473 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Album title: Gratitude Artist: Dayna Stephens Genre: Jazz Nationality: American Release date: April 7 Position in Discography: Ninth Estimated Rating: Familiar with this artist? No Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No Average RYM Score: 4.50 * See, the thing about jazz saxophone is that there seem to be two types: one is low, smoky, laid back and dreamy, sultry and soothing; the other is harsh, fast, in-your-face and to me, very annoying. Which camp does this guy fall into, or does he even alternate between the two? Well, the first track gives me hope, as it is indeed a soft, undulating, smooth tune which is very relaxing, with some nice piano accompanying the sax. And it kind of continues that way. “Amber is Falling” is pretty much a showcase for the pianist, and works well, and “Woodside Waltz” is lovely, driven this time by guitar. So far I'd have to say this is one of the few jazz albums I've actually enjoyed, right up there with Nypan and was it some Danish guy back in February or something? Whatever: it's really good and I'm not constantly checking to see when it will be over, which is always a good sign with me and jazz. I really doubt this is going anywhere near downhill (as I would consider it) any time soon. We're onto track six of nine, and it's just been a joy to listen to. Seriously. I'd listen to more of this. Hopefully that doesn't jinx it! Okay, this is a red letter day: the first time ever that I've actually purchased a jazz album! Note it well, you'll be able to tell your grandchildren you were there when it happened! Just a beautiful, relaxing, immersive album. Can't pay it high enough praise. Check out more from this artist? Oh hell yes Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes (Un-**ing-believable! Not a single track from this album is available on YouTube!) Actual Rating:** * (Up to now, I haven't seen anything rated at 4, much less over it! Bloody well deserves every single point!) __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018