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Good compliation
This was always a personal favorite of mine since I first heard it. I always loved and grew up watching Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts around. They're such adorable. I can't say enuff about it. It's so fun to listen to and all of the songs are great. I recommend it who like Charlie Brown and/or Peanuts. And also rest in peace to Charles Schulz, the author and creator of the comic strip who passed in Jan 2000, such an interesting loss he was such a good man and honorable person and will be missed. Enjoy HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, CHARLIE BROWN!

An all time favorite since the day I first heard it
I have bought this album so many times it just blows my mind.Yet for some reason I keep having to buy it over again.It seems to be an all time favorite of just about everyone that I let listen to it or borrow it, as it never quite seems to make it's way back to me.But that's ok as I'm glad to be able to share it, I would recommend it to any one interested in jazz, both adults and children alike.

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Secretly the best jazz CD of the last decade
I bought this for George Benson's "The Long and Winding Road", being a big fan of orchestration.All the other songs are worthy of airplay but get none. Each one has an original sound and a different artist.My favorites are "Michelle" and "The Fool on the Hill". Apparently, many are missing out because people I play this CD for really like it once they hear it. It has been my favorite jazz CD since its release but I'm the only one I know who owns it.

Beatles + Jazz = 5 Stars
If you're like me, and love the Beatles as well as jazz, then this album is for you. Here you have everything from piano solos, jazz trios, jazz vocals, and larger ensembles. The arrangements and improvisations are brilliant, and I am quite sure that even those who aren't that familiar with jazz will enjoy this album. Especially if they enjoy Beatles songs. I really cannot pick a favourite from this album, they are all so good. Really has to be heard to be appreciated.

A Different Twist to Beatles Covers
I like this one better than Come Together: America Salutes the Beatles(although there were some great performances on it).That one I recommendto country fans.However, this review is about a collection of jazzrenditions of Beatles songs and came out just months before The BeatlesAnthology television special.If you like jazz or just like all thingsBeatles, you'll love this!

Asin: B00002S7R4
Sales Rank: 294768
Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. Contemporary Jazz    3. Crossover Jazz    4. Jazz    5. Jazz-Pop    6. Pop    7. Smooth Jazz   

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Very, very smooth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bought this album and have to say it's one of my favorites! It is well worth the money.

Wonderful cd from a WONDERFUL radio station!
Any WJJZ 106.1 fan like me will definitely enjoy this. The best songs on here are tracks 1, 13, and 8. This makes a great addition to any smooth jazz lover's cd collection.

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"top names in todays smooth jazz is a big hit"
Shanachie Entertainment never lets you down ~ this release "Smooth Jazz Plays the Hits!", is simply "pure jazz" with todaysoutstanding talent ~ featuring Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons ~ Kim Waters ~ Bob Baldwin ~ Walter Beasley ~ Fattburger ~ Jon Lucien ~ George Howard ~ George Jinda ~ Chuck Loeb ~ The Fantasy Band ~ Larry Coryell and Tom Grant.

A few highlights ~ "MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS" (Kim Waters) ~ "SUMMER BREEZE" (Bob Baldwin) ~ "OYE COMO VA" (Fattburger) ~ "WATER RUNS DRY" (Chuck Loeb) ~ all performers are smooth with a blend of cool covers.

A big thank you to ~ Danny Weiss (producer) of this CD and Shanachie...this is a must have for your jazz collection, each track will leave you...begging for more!

Editorial Review

The first annual Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards ceremony was held in January 2000 in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, home of the Oasis smooth-jazz radio station. This 14-song compilation showcases previously released tracks that are representative of the artists who performed at the show--folks like Dave Koz and Russ Freeman & the Rippingtons. This collection also boasts up-and-coming acts with brand new music not yet heard on radio. The best of the latter class includes a Stanley Clarke-sounding bassist, Brian Bromberg, doing a highly charged duet with smooth jazz superstar Richard Elliot. Newcomer Grady Nichols may have the best instrumental track on the sampler with "Alone with You," which was co-written and produced by Jeff Lorber.

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great music
Some talented guitarists here, if you guys like smooth jazz check out Acoustic Alchemy, all jazz from 2 great acoustic players, they also have some nice flamenco songs. They are pretty talented but the lead guitarist Nick Webb passed away in '98, usually their old stuff is the best.

Fabulous find
If you love the sound of gentle guitar and want a sampling of some of the best artists this is for you. "The Very Best of Smooth Jazz Guitar" offers a taste of perfect guitar "theme" melodies. What a fabulous idea. I have cd's by some of these artists and love them because it's an entire cd of their own style. This one though is back to back differing styles of some of the best of the best on this lovely instrument. My only disappointment is that some of my favorite smooth groove guitarists are missing on this cd so maybe a volume II would be next? ;)