Jim Savitt - "Second Light" NightCast Records 2007

Jim Savitt is a new artist to most of us but listening to his new CD "Second Light", he is an artist who will soon be on the Radio & Records Smooth Jazz chart on a regular basis.

When I first started listening to the CD I immediately wanted to compare his guitar playing to that of Paul Brown. Upon listening further, I heard a style that hits the bullseye for the current Smooth Jazz feel. It is not surprising the talent Jim has because he is a graduate from the famous Berklee School of Music.

The opening track "One World" has a "genre defining world music collaboration" with Alain Nkossi Konda. Also featured on the CD are performances by saxophonists Randy Villars and Lanny Ward. Ted Cruz also joins in on keyboards. Jim plays a nylon string or steel strung acoustic guitar in the style of Marc Antoine and you can hear an example in the song "If I Tell You".

Jim is an independent artist not following the standards of the Smooth Jazz genre. Instead, he is a leader, raising the bar for other Indie artists to follow.

The CD has a beautiful mix of styles. There are smooth grooves, sensuous melodies, even some Flamenco. It has all of what a listener needs when it comes to Smooth Jazz enjoyment.

Jim Savitt has put together a fantastic CD which is a must have for all Smooth Jazz enthusiasts. Head over to his website to order your copy www.jimsavitt.com or www.nightcastrecords.com. Be sure to give consideration to Jim's other fine CD's.

My Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by Tyce (Host, Smooth Jazz Therapy on City Sounds Radio)

Added: November 17th 2007
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