Kirk Whalum Babyface Songbook
October 4th, 2005One word describes the CD Babyface Songbook from Kirk Whalum… AWESOME!
The CD kicks off with an outstanding track, Exhale, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.
Babyface Songbook has a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding 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, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
Kirk Whalum possesses the characteristic of being able to bowl you over with his talent alone. The kind of artist I really enjoy listening to.
This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in “Stuck On REpeat”] is track 2, Can We Talk. Good stuff!
Babyface Songbook Release Notes:
Kirk Whalum originally released Babyface Songbook on Oct 04, 2005 on the Rendezvous Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
2. Can We Talk
3. I’ll Make Love To You
4. For The Cool In You
5. Breathe Again
6. When Can I See You
7. Betcha Never
8. Someone To Love
9. Not Goin’ Cry
10. Whip Appeal
11. I Said I Love You
12. Wey U
Personnel include: Kirk Whalum (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Norman Brown (guitar); Chuck Loeb (acoustic guitar); Dave Koz (soprano saxophone); Rick Braun (trumpet, flugelhorn); Ricky Peterson (Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards); Christian McBride (bass guitar); Babyface (background vocals). Recording information: Sear Sound Studio, New York, New York.
Author Info:
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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Kirk Whalum Babyface Songbook Smooth Jazz Music CD Review