Although Neu hits another home run with the sunshine filled and brass enriched title track, truth to tell the entire collection is of an exceptionally high standard. Not only that, for a player who previously has tantalized with a blend of jazz, R&B, classical and Latin, ‘Try Something Neu’ gives him an identity on which he looks sure to capitalize.
Read MoreAndrew Neu, longtime smooth jazz favorite in Philadelphia has released his newest Cd entitled In Clear View. His latest independent release boasts the addition of Jeff Lorber, Brian Bromberg, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Doc Gibbs, Kevin Toney and Gerald Veasley. With such fine additions to the sound of this talented saxophonist, this Cd is bound to make some noise.
Read MoreOn Café Jazz, we're continually on the prowl for sounds that are exciting and fresh - so here now is a great young player whose music not only fills the bill quite nicely, but whose name also perfectly encapsulates that sentiment of newness.
Read MoreThis solid, easy-to-listen-to, and high-spirited instrumental saxophone CD was released by the artist himself; the fact that it's nearly as good as any sax album put out in 2001 by a major label is proof that smooth jazz sax is a crowded field.
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