Having explored a more organic '70s R&B sound on his 2003 release Soul Sessions, guitarist Jeff Golub returns to a more standard smooth jazz sound on Temptation. Still full of light but funky instrumental jazz, the album isn't as adventurous as his last outing. However, Golub is an adept improvisor and longtime fans should find much to enjoy here. Standout tracks include the Wes Montgomery homage "On the Wes Side," the mysteriously mellow Latin track "Metro Cafe," and the Sade-esque "Simple Pleasures." ~ Matt Collar
Recording information: Entourage Studio; Funky Joint Studio; Sound Factory.
Photographer: Lori Stoll.
Arrangers: Brian Culbertson; Gerald McCauley; Dragan Capor.
Personnel: Jeff Golub (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Jeff Golub; Bernhard Penzias (guitar, programming); Tariqh Akoni (guitar); Paul Brown (acoustic guitar, percussion, drum programming); Louis Taylor (saxophone); Johnny Britt (flugelhorn, keyboards, bass instrument, drums); Chuck Kentis (horns, keyboards); Herman Jackson (Fender Rhodes piano, organ, keyboards); David Kahlid Woods (keyboards, bass instrument, drums); David Kahlid Woods, Brian Culbertson (keyboards, drums); Dragan Capor (keyboards, programming); Al Forman, Jeff Carruthers, Mitchel Forman (keyboards); Dave Carpenter (acoustic bass, double bass); Dan Higgins (saxophone); Euge Groove (tenor saxophone); Jerry Hey (trumpet); Bill Reichenbach Jr. (trombone); Steve Ferrone (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Paul Brown .
JazzTimes (p.93) - "Golub gives a fine performance with plenty of attitude..." |