Chuck Loeb In A Heartbeat
May 29th, 2007Very talented Smooth Jazz artist Chuck Loeb has released his latest album titled In A 
Heartbeat and Wow! It’s good.
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
In A Heartbeat has a pleasantly varied, mix of 14 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Chuck Loeb possesses the characteristic of being able to bowl you over with his talent alone. The kind of artist I frankly just flat out enjoy listening to.
Overall In A Heartbeat is a solid release. Quite possibly Chuck Loeb’s best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this CD.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in “Stuck On REpeat”] is track 5, Pocket Change. This is a great track!
In A Heartbeat Release Notes:
Chuck Loeb originally released In A Heartbeat on Feb 13, 2001 on the Shanachie Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. North, South, East And Wes
2. Mingling With Mike
3. Rhythm Ace / Funky Stuff
4. Billy’s Song
5. Pocket Change
6. New Life
7. Vincent
8. Santa Cruz
9. On And On / Fire
10. Sway
11. Big Time
12. Soulmate
13. In A Heartbeat
14. The Goodbye
Personnel: Chuck Loeb (keyboards, guitar, programming); Carmen Cuesta, Brandon Singleton (vocals); Tony Lakatos (soprano & tenor saxophones); Andy Snitzer (alto & tenor saxophones); Walter Beasley (alto saxophone); David Mann (tenor saxophone, flute); Tony Kadleck, Larry Lunetta (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jim Pugh (trombone, bass trombone, baritone horn); Elizabeth Loeb (piccolo); Nestor Torres, Christina Loeb (flute); Mike Ricchiuti (piano, keyboards); Jon Werking (keyboards, programming, background vocals); Mike Pope, Jerry Brooks, Will Lee, Ron Jenkins, Tim LeFebvre, Mark Egan (bass); Walfgang Haffner, Brian Dunne, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); David Charles (percussion). Principally recorded at Bear Tracks Recording Studio, Suffern, New York; Sound On Sound, New York, New York; Automotive Recording, Irvington, New York.
Clyde Lee Dennis, a.k.a. “SmoothLee†is an AVID smooth jazz music fan and in addition to writing CD Reviews for http://www.iLoveSmoothJazz.com he also hosts an Online Radio Show that can be heard daily at
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Chuck Loeb In A Heartbeat Smooth Jazz Music CD Review