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RnR
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Manufacturer: Artizen
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0851071001775
Label: Artizen
Manufacturer: Artizen
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Artizen
Release Date: 2007-08-28
Studio: Artizen
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When Rick Braun and Richard Elliot decided to start ARTizen Music Group it was a pretty fair bet that collaboration would be on the boards. After all, Rick's best-selling release to date is his collaboration with Boney James (Shake It Up). Duet albums from Bob James & David Sanborn, Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin, George Benson & Earl Klugh are among the top-sellers of this (or any) genre. Richard had toured with Rick numerous times yet hadn't a real studio long-player to share credits with. Nonetheless, for these two stars it had to be perfect. Almost three years later and over half a dozen releases on their label that time had come. The planets aligned and they began writing and recording their own record together. Tunes like the title track "R n R," the raucous horn charts of "Curve Ball," and an exotic little burner "The Stranger" (see if you recognize the vamp) flowed from their collective musical wit and wisdom. From "Que Paso's" catchy handclaps, late night charmer "Two Heart Tango" and funkjam of "Q It Up" - this is simply an album that won't stop entertaining and amazing. There is an implicit pun evoked in naming this release. The consistent stumbling block to recording together was variously solo records, a tour, someone else's record - never mind having a life. So when they found some time for R(est) n R (elaxtion) - what do they do? They make a record. True to its namesake, R n R is all about fun.
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Summary: RichardJohnsonSr's review
Comment: I really enjoyed this cd. Rick Braun and Richard Elliot continues to make great music.
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Summary: The eclectic duo take smooth jazz and funk to next level.
Comment: "R n R" is A top quality and varied set that will have broad appeal.
It is a joyous concoction of horn driven grooves and harmonic melodies enhanced by a stellar line-up of guest musicians that includes Greg Karukas, Jeff Lorber, Chris Standring, Portland-born bassist Nate Phillips, Randy Jacobs, Dwight Sills, drummer Ricky Lawson, percussionist Lenny Castro, trombonist Nick Lane, plus production input from Jeff Lorber, Philippe Saisse and Rex Rideout.
Rick and Richard are two musicians who really pioneered the "Contemporary Adult Music" label before it morphed into you-know-what...jazz.
This disc, which numbers some of the best session musicians on the market, includes some real swinging and driving music, as well as accessible jazz with well arranged horn work.
"R n R" , with Rick's warm trumpet work and Richard's sultry sax, reminds of "Brazil 66" for some hard driving horn fusion.
"Down and Dirty" and "Q it UP" have some great funky rhythm work, which is contagious.
The 'odd' couple warms their chops with bassist Nate Phillips on the snappy "Curve Ball".
All throughout the ear friendly disc, the sound is like a musical conversation, which is contemporary and energetic.
It's encouraging to hear some friendly names from a near past still able to deliver the goods.
With this album the two jazz stars reveal their inventive musicality that always has been at the foundation of their careers..
My favourite tracks are "Sweet Somethin'", the smash hit "São Paulo", "The Stranger" and the addictive title track.
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Summary: Nice jazz CD
Comment: Hello, RnR is a great CD. I love the title track and down and dirty. This is not Shake it up thou. Well worth the time and money...enjoy
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Summary: RICK BRAUN RICHARD ELLIOT RNR
Comment: IT IS THE BOMB. I CAN NOT GET ENOUGH OF PLAYING IT. I HAVE TURNED A LOT OF PEOPLE ON TO BUYING THIS ALBUMN.
IF YOU LOVE THE HORN, THIS IS THE ONE TO PURCHASE.
Customer Rating:
Summary: excellent
Comment: love the combination of rick braun & richard elliot
smooth jazz at it's finest.
enjoed every track.
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