Rich musical "Layers" satisfies on every level
author: Joshua Shapiro
Better Late works magic in funky, spacious, latin, ballad, and a few grooves hard to characterize. Just about all the tuneful, rhythmic compositions connect. Everywhere John Joy's tasteful and virtuostic guitar work shines. The opening cut "Layer" is cool and sophisticated. The rich, funky "Sweet" satisfies and soothes. The latin grooved "Relax" features gorgeous nylon and distorted guitars trading solos (and is way too intense to "relax" to). "True Story" hypnotizes as a sax-like synth melody floats above congas. A great unsung jazz group!
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Great easy listening
author: Keith Batch
I really enjoyed this CD. Track 4 (Title track) was particularly well done! I look forward to more from 'Better Late'!
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Promising debut CD release of high-class smooth jazz!
author: Johan Karlsson, Sweden
A very promising debut CD release of high-class smooth jazz! The several guitar-oriented tracks are especially enjoyable, performed with a tasteful mix of various genres on top of a genuine jazz foundation.
'looking forward to the next CD from Better Late - or better yet, perhaps a live appearance in Sweden?!
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Nicely done.
author: Ed McKeon
High quality smooth listening with some commendable guitar work. Very enjoyable.
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