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Haunting, lyrical, and beautiful, Dec 24 2003

What is it about some music that haunts and lives inside your head. This is the CD that does that for me.
Haunting Me has great lyrics, an easy to follow tune, and is probably my favorite Grusin song out of hundreds.
Grusin is a low profile very successful movie sound track composer who does not get the credit he deserves.
Who could forget "On Golden Pond" and "Tootsie" but he goes beyond that.
This CD reminds one of those special times with someone special.
How do you define and quantify emotions?
This CD will haunt and enchant you.

Currently my favorite CD, Dec 23 2003

Normally I would not buy a CD performed by "various artists" but this is an extraordinary collection of amazing compositions by a bassist who was extremely talented.
First heard this on NPR ( jazz in prime time)and was intrigued.
The first cut sets the tone and even though the ensemble varies, the quality is consistently amazing.
Some great bass work, mellow flugelhorn, and outstanding keyboard work.
Do yourself a favor and indulge yourself. Very mellow, very listenable but provocative music.
If this is LA jazz we need more.

Southern California dreamin', Dec 23 2003

This CD(tape at that time) was my first introduction to Grusin, whom I consider a genius at putting thoughts, emotions, and feelings into music.
For me this is Balboa Park in San Diego and all the gorgeous sunshine a midwesterner could imagine.
The clever syncopation and rhythms of Rag Bag, City Lights, and Friends and Strangers coupled with the hauntingly simple and beautiful Thanksong ( which hinted at themes like On Golden Pond)make this CD a treasure.
I have listened to it several hundred times and it NEVER gets stale. The instrumentation and intricacies are never disppointing time after time after time.
A former jazz bass player I consider myself somewhat savvy but… Read more