Some artists and their material achieve such a comfort level from the very beginning, and that comfort level is conveyed to listeners so early on, that the fact it attracts many of the peers in that particular genre is almost inevitable. Such is the case with saxophonist/composer Andrew Neu and his latest release, Try Something Neu, a delightful musical adventure indeed.
Read MoreFeaturing a rousing selection of guest musicians including Chuck Loeb on guitar, Brian Bromberg on bass, Demetrios Pappas on piano and organ, Brian Culbertson on trombone, and Bobby Caldwell on lead vocals in a fan favorite of Caldwell’s “Next Time I Fall (In Love)”, Neu assembles an unit with the penetrative potency of an invigorating elixir.
Read MoreAs outlined in previous SaxShed.com reviews, Andrew Neu has been gradually and steadily building a name for himself since the early 90s. I have witnessed his growth and maturity as both a person and musician over the past two decades. He has truly hit his stride with the very polished release Try Something Neu.
Read MoreWorking with a cast of musicians whom he refers to as “the best in the business,” Neu beams with pride over his offering from NuGroove Records, his first on the prestigious label.
Read MoreIt's easy to applaud to Andrew Neu's album Try Something Neu. Appealing songs combined with professional horn arrangements and Andrew's solid flabbergasting solo performance makes this album a winner.
Read MoreAlthough 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 MoreTry Something Neu is Andrew Neu's third album and is definitely something Neu. From the first to the last track, it's going to have you groovin' in your chair if not up on your feet dancing to the rhythms.
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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