Luckily I found this CD on CD Baby. Although jazz in The Netherlands is in the lift and there are very good Dutch artists and some artists play in Holland on Jazz Festivals, my taste for music is generally better found (and available) in the US (few “regular big record label artists”, but more variety and choice thanks to CD Baby and their independent artists!!). Midnight Brew is a great CD and whenever I am I ‘my jazzy mood’ I play it, especially ‘Night & Day’. I already own 3 G. Kahn CD’s so please keep my mailbox manageable and do not add my mail address to the GK newsletter. Greetz. Peter (Netherlands).
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I'd already bought FREEDOM VESSEL by George Kahn, so I didn't need any urging to buy this groover.
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If you love piano with some sass and soul and a touch of sincerity then you are about to fall in love with the talent of George Kahn! He works his musical magic on this cd with the help of equally super-talented musicians Eric Marienthal, Bobby Rodriquez, Karl Vincent, and M. B. Gordy.

This is a very well-produced jazz experience. Wait until you hear Steve Wonder's "Don't You Worry "Bout A Thing". It will blow the top off of your head! "A Bop For Billy" cooks. Each musician is highlighted in this song. Feast your ears to the soulful tribute for Marvin Gaye with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Larry Koonse on guitar is so funky! Marvin would have been blown away! "Otro Tu#" is complexly gratifying...one of the finest compositions I have experienced! One listen will simply wow you. The number dedicated to Dave Brubeck "Midnight Brew" must have thrilled him. Tierney Sutton sings a gorgeous vocal on a special song "Out Of Time". Justo Almario adds jazzy variety with the flute on "Night Shadows". The finale (bonus track) is a swingin' tribute to John Coltrane called "12 Short Years".

This cd has everything from bop to soul to Latin sounds to smooth jazz. The sounds of each song flow sweetly into the next. If you can't experience George Kahn live, then this cd is a recommended treat. And a musical journey you will want over and over!
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I donated to the San Diego CC jazz station and received a bonus (Midnight Brew CD)
I loved the cd and enjoyed reading you comments about jazz. I kind of feel the
same as I started listening to fusion in the 70\'s (my friends thought I was
wierd) and followed that into modern commecial jazz. I started listening to
straight up jazz about five years ago as I wanted to see where the inspiration
came from. I learned a lot and enjoy \"old school\" if you will. But I always
listen for the \"groove\", and it always hooks me. Midnight Brew\'s got it.
Thanks
Craig Phelps
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