Nils, the richly talented Smooth Jazz artist has released his latest CD titled Ready to Play and Wow! It’s good.
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Ready to Play. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
For those not familiar with Nils, he plays a very smooth jazz guitar and like a lot of really good musicians has a sound that’s quite unique. I must admit I had somewhat limited exposure to him before breaking open this CD but that’s going to change after listening to this entire album a few times now.
Ready to Play has a nicely varied, mix of 12 very nicely done tracks that seem to kind of draw you in and make you want to listen to them.
Ready to Play is a first rate CD, and will play real well to the really smooth sound seeking smooth jazz fan. I give it two thumbs up. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Smooth Jazz fan.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 1, Ready To Play, track 3 Catnap – Great Track, and track 9, Hi Five.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, You Gotta Be. Outstanding smooth jazz track!
Ready to Play Release Notes:
Nils originally released Ready to Play on January 23, 2007 on the Baja Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Ready To Play
2. Just Smile
3. Catnap
4. Midnight Breeze
5. Sunrise On Sunset
6. You Gotta Be
7. Dreamin’
8. My Girl
9. Hi Five
10. Only You
11. Hurry Up And Wait
12. Last Night
By Tom Milson