From Boney James' flawless rendition of Rufus' "SweetThing"
to George Benson's rousing "On Broadway" this collection
(subtitled "Under the Covers," all remakes) is the finest in Warner Bros. enjoyable Best of Smooth Jazz series. Take 6 gives an irresistible reading of "Deepest Part of Me," Al Jarreau croons sweetly over a backdrop by Bob James and David Sanborn on the jazz standard "Since I Fell for You," and Randy Crawford masterfully transforms Journey's "Who's Crying Now" into a jazz/soul classic.
Furthermore Michael McDonald gives Carole King's "Hey Girl" a new lease on life, Mark Whitfield serves up a smooth instrumental reading of Stevie Wonder's "That Girl" and we're treated to Fourplay's excellent take on Marvin Gaye's "After the Dance," featuring a top-notch vocal by El DeBarge. A shoddy rendition of the over-done "I Can't Make You Love Me" by
Johnny Hartman wannabe Kevin Mahogany can be forgiven; virtually every other track is gorgeously executed, breathing fresh new life into timeless songs. By John Jones
Product Details
Audio CD (June 23, 1998)Original Release Date: June 23, 1998
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
ASIN: B000007NCT
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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