Jeff Golub, Out of the Blue - 55m 15s

Tracks & Durations

1. Wanna Funk	5:22
2. Indiana Moon	4:37
3. Manteca	4:24
4. The Velvet Touch	6:11
5. My Everything	6:29
6. Lucky Strike	5:05
7. Latitude 19	5:36
8. Paradise Lost	7:43
9. Groanin'	9:43

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Review

Guitarist Jeff Golub's three previous CDs, released under the name Avenue Blue, have infused the smooth-jazz format with a much needed shot of soul. Out of the Blue ups the ante a notch by injecting more rock elements. "Indiana Moon" could be an Eric Clapton track sans vocals. Clapton's occasional drummer, Steve Ferrone, adds to the illusion and (with Tony Levin, bass and stick) to the real rhythm section that separates Golub's work from the lifeless programming of some of his "happy jazz" companions. "Manteca" recalls a Santana samba--but throughout the tune, it's more Jimi Hendrix than either Eric or Carlos. "Wanna Funk?" and "Groanin'" offer ripping solos more pleasing to guitar fans than to "wave" programmers. Golub's said that he wants "to play like Al Green sings," and it's his touch that makes him distinctive. If Out of the Blue's smooth, modern ballad arrangements result in him sounding at times closer to Luther Vandross than to the earthier Green, that's still a fine voice to reach for. --Michael Ross

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