STEVEN LEE GROUP: From the Ground Up

Steven Lee Group

From the Ground Up

© 2003 Steven Lee Group (783707702223)

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Cutting edge jazz with plenty of heart and soul for even the most discerning jazz fanatic.

tracks

1 Double Play
2 Real Time
3 From the Ground Up
4 Brenda's Theme
5 Birdie's Bounce
6 Jave
7 Northern Lights
8 King Street
9 Still in Love

notes

The rich, cultural sound of jazz is appreciated by many as the true form of "music for the soul." Guitarist extraordinaire, Steven Lee leads a group of world class musicians in this ground-breaking CD sure to be a favorite for even the most discerning jazz fanatic! Presented to you by Jay Graydon and Sonic Thrust Records, From the Ground Up delivers a unique blend of jazz influences and the multi-dimensional talent of seasoned players.

If you like the music by for instance Fourplay, Pat Metheny and The Rippingtons - the Steven Lee Group is right up your alley!

"This is a great CD and a great band. Steven Lee has captured the essence of the Smooth Jazz genre but manages to push the boundaries which keeps it interesting. There's a little something for every music lover. Check it out....."
- Harvey Mason

"If you like Smooth Jazz, this CD is a must for your collection! Great songs and great performances!"
- Jay Graydon

The album is distributed by SONIC THRUST RECORDS - Quality music from Jay Graydon.

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  • Totally Awesome
    author: Robert Ford

    SLG at their best. This album showcases the fantastic talents of each member of the group. Can't wait to see them again and for their next album.

  • Bet bästa jag hört på länge i denna genre.
    author: Reino

    jag ser fram nästa cd, ett måste i min cd samling. ljudet är också bättre än normalt.

  • Smooth Jazz with a distinct attitude
    author: Jan

    Fantastic smooth Jazz with an clear attitude and unique touch. Great musicians, you can really tell these guys have a lot of fun. Mix early Yellowjackets, Rippingtons at their best an add some more fun then you have SLG. I´m looking forward to next release!

  • This CD portrays live instruments separately and together, definitely outside of
    author: Emilio & Marilyn Gutierrez

    This CD provides a listening experience from the multi-talented Steven Lee Group that takes their Jazz from the Casino Lounge and brings it into our living room.

  • Wooow! Fantastic Fusion!
    author: joachim brueggmann

    This is a really fantastic fusion album! With a great saxophone player. It's one of the best fusion album in 2004!

  • Excellent CD! Great material and really smooth delivery!!!
    author: Rob Holbert - Sax Player Dallas Tx.

    This CD is great. Very good production and the arrangements are first class.Very entertaining!!

  • Excellent CD, love listening to it!
    author: Pam Sigmon

    Excellent music to relax by! Bought it because I had discovered that Brenda Leonard Cowart (keyboards) is the daughter of Jack E. Leonard and wanted to check it out! Am so glad I did!

  • author: William Bushnell

    If your looking for great original jazz from world class musicians , look no further. Recorded by Bob Lentini with his SAW Studio digital recording program (also world class), the sound quality of the CD is clean, crisp, and just plain outstanding!

  • Smooth Jazz Deluxe as good as it gets
    author: Danny Stockton

    I bought this Cd because of it being on Jay's label I knew it had to be good and it is as good as Peter White or Yellowjackets why this band is not on a major label this could be a very big hit great players one of the best smooth jazz Cds I have bought

  • am enjoying the cd as much as i enjoyed listening to them in person.
    author: ann

    this cd was everything i'd hoped. am enjoying the cd as much as i enjoyed listening to them in person.

  • Fresh, exciting material, polished performances, excellent recording. Congrats S
    author: Bruce G

    All that stuff the other reviewers said? Y'ain't wrong! Way t' go, guys.

  • Just what the doctor ordered.
    author: Dexter Graham

    Overnight this has become the cd I listen to all morning,day and night.

  • fantastic, fantasic, fantastic..could not be enjoying it more!!
    author: warren piscopo

    anyne who enjoys jazz should be listening to everything the steven lee group puts outs.

  • Magical , great musicianship, cutting edge jazz!
    author: Tim Lienhard

    Knowing these guys for years now, I must say that this CD blows me away ! Truly cutting edge Jazz from some of the most talented players in the business. Keep up the energy!! Tim Lienhard

  • Excellent CD!! Smooth; world-class musicianship; cleanly recorded [definitely S
    author: Mike E. Dee (Palmatic Music BMI])

    Bob Lentini (the CD's engineer), informed me about SLG and the CD...glad he did! Being a SAWStudio user, I can appreciate the smooth, clean sound of the CD. I can hear every detail, every nuance...all of 'em great! The tunes are wonderful, and the performances are spectacular. This CD has a permananent home in the Jazz community. :)

  • Wow! Great collection
    author: Jim Horn

    A really good collection. Very comfortable for the daily commute or just listening for background atmosphere at home.

  • great jazz, relaxing and extremely enjoyable
    author: R. Ramirez

    Perfect cd to listen to after a stressful day at work. Can't wait to hear more from this band

  • Great songs, great rythms, and recommend it to everyone
    author: Richard Vierra

    The selection of songs was great, even some of the old ones were done very tastefully. The others were done in great Steven Lee Group fashion, lots of class. Smooth sounds, great music, and can't wait for the next CD to come out. Keep up the good work.

  • Breakthrough, original music from an extremely talented group which will now fi
    author: David Gershenson

    This CD of original music from SLG is the combination of ALL my favorite sounds; Gerald Albright, Joyce Cooling, David Benoit, Jonathan Butler, Rippingtons, Kim Waters, Fourplay, etc. Being familiar with SLG from several trips to Las Vegas, this CD showcases the fabulous talents of EVERY member with new, innovative material.

  • Great! After a stressful day, it's so soothing
    author: Addie Villegas

    After listening to it, I recommend it to all people who love jass music. This group will go places! Aloha!

  • great jazz, very smooth and innovative.
    author: Ben Elder

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