Simple Truth
Simple Truth
ASIN: B00006C2QI
Editorial Reviews
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If spending 10 years with the Rippingtons, then going solo with one of the most played singles in the history of smooth-jazz radio (2000's "Hyde Park (The 'Ah, Ooh' Song") didn't prove that Kashiwa has learned the formula for airplay success, his fourth album will. He's the everyman smooth saxer throughout Simple Truth, sounding like Dave Koz overdubbing his horns on the Steely Dan-influenced "The Good Life," and Marion Meadows on the title track. Meanwhile, "A Quiet Goodbye" is very reminiscent of the David Sanborn/Bob James chestnut "Moon Tune" from Double Vision. Of course, it's natural that he sounds like "that guy from the Ripps" on "Voices" and "Something About You," plus he's aided by former band mates keyboardist Dave Kochanski and the great percussionist Steve Reid. It would be wrong and offensive to label Kashiwa a generic saxophonist, because there is a dash more respect for traditional jazz in his soloing than the literal lip service paid by many smooth horn players; like the genre itself, Kashiwa is the sum of all his influences. If there is such a thing as a pure smooth-jazz artist, this talented saxophonist might fit the bill. --Mark Ruffin
Product Description
The follow-up to Jeff's smash 2000 debut "Another Door Opens." Produced by Smooth Jazz guitarist Chuck Loeb and recorded in Bonn, Germany, "Simple Truth" features ten all-new original tracks by one of Smooth Jazz's hottest saxophonists. Jeff was the former saxophonist and front man for the Rippingtons, arguably one of the biggest and most successful groups in Contemporary Jazz. His previous album "Another Door Opens" hit Top Fifteen on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart and garnered two Top Five singles ("Hyde Park" and "Around The World"). With "Simple Truth," Jeff is poised to make his mark as one of the most significant saxophonists of the 21st Century. The album includes hit singles "3-Day Weekend" and "Voices."
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Simple Truth,Jeff Kashiwa,Native Language,Contemporary Jazz,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,Smooth Jazz
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Simple Truth
David Kauffman
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000051Y6F
Release Date: 2000-11-14 |
Tracks:
- I Have Come
- Flash In The Pan
- I'm Sorry
- Don't Stop Looking
- Feed The Forgotten Soul
- Be One
- Hold Me Close
- On And On
- Stay Close To Me Tonight
- Wear Your Inside Out
- Save Me A Place
- Turn Around Slowly
Customer Reviews:
Even the musically handicapped..........2003-04-18
I'm far from qualified to review anyones music, but I do know what I like. The songs are clear and I have fun listening to them. Don't take my word for it, check it out yourself. ;)
Without doubt I like all the songs, but as a dad Turn Around Slowly is really special.
Simple Truth review.......2002-04-30
David Kauffman sings from his heart, and his words will work their way into your own heart. He uses many different styles to appeal to individual listening preferences, and I never get tired of hearing any of his songs. Perhaps the most touching one is Turn around slowly- a song which focuses on making the most of each moment because they too quickly are gone. I hope I will see more of his work out soon!
simple truth.......2001-07-04
it is so up lifting and great for teenager. i love it!!!
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- Fantastic...simply fantastic
- Enter the real deal...
- Music with soul!
- Music with soul!
- One of the best releases of 2002!
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Simple Truth
Jeff Kashiwa
Manufacturer: Native Language
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Jazz
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| Music
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ASIN: B00006C2QI
Release Date: 2002-08-13 |
Tracks:
- 3-Day Weekend
- Voices
- Show Me Love
- A Quiet Goodbye
- The Good Life
- Simple Truth
- Mediterranean Nights Intro
- Mediterranean Nights
- Something About You
- Thanks To You
Product Description
1. 3-day Weekend
2. Voices
3. Show Me Love
4. A Quiet Goodbye
5. The Good Life
6. Simple Truth
7. Mediterranean Nights Intro
8. Mediterranean Nights
9. Somethign About You
10. Thanks To You
Format: CD
Amazon.com
If spending 10 years with the Rippingtons, then going solo with one of the most played singles in the history of smooth-jazz radio (2000's "Hyde Park (The 'Ah, Ooh' Song") didn't prove that Kashiwa has learned the formula for airplay success, his fourth album will. He's the everyman smooth saxer throughout Simple Truth, sounding like Dave Koz overdubbing his horns on the Steely Dan-influenced "The Good Life," and Marion Meadows on the title track. Meanwhile, "A Quiet Goodbye" is very reminiscent of the David Sanborn/Bob James chestnut "Moon Tune" from Double Vision. Of course, it's natural that he sounds like "that guy from the Ripps" on "Voices" and "Something About You," plus he's aided by former band mates keyboardist Dave Kochanski and the great percussionist Steve Reid. It would be wrong and offensive to label Kashiwa a generic saxophonist, because there is a dash more respect for traditional jazz in his soloing than the literal lip service paid by many smooth horn players; like the genre itself, Kashiwa is the sum of all his influences. If there is such a thing as a pure smooth-jazz artist, this talented saxophonist might fit the bill. --Mark Ruffin
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic...simply fantastic.......2003-06-30
The premise was for Jeff Kashiwa and his band to travel to Germany and make this record. In Jeff's own words, he describes what happened there, "I can't begin to describe the magic that happened in Germany, but I want everyone to be a part of it. Chuck Loeb is an amazing producer and the creative collaboration of everyone involved was captured in those sessions. The spirit of this CD blossomed before my eyes and the experience of recording it with my friends changed me forever."
Who am I to disagree with Jeff that Chuck Loeb is a good producer; I already thought so. But it's the music...ahhh, the music. It's Jeff Kashiwa, with that amazingly light, airy, fetching tone pouring forth from every sax he plays. Melodic, rhythmic...magic; yeah, it is magic! It is NOT a "formula", mind you; that's a catch word that is just too simplistic to describe what happens on this disc.
This is a band, the Coastal Access Band, that gets in a groove, on nine tracks of about 44 minutes total, far enough away from the cares of this world. Jeff Kashiwa on saxes, Dave Kochanski on keyboards, Allen Hinds on guitar, Melvin Davis on bass and Dave Hooper on drums make a musical statement on this album that jazz is about playing honest, original music; these guys play off of each other and play from the heart, creating music like there's no tomorrow. Sure, there's some synth, some electric, but it's alive with feeling.
All of the music is original, written by Kashiwa, Kochanski or both, and all of it is good. Everyone will have some faves and mine are Voices, A Quiet Goodbye (featuring Mark Ellis Stephens on piano), Simple Truth (again with Mark Ellis Stephens on piano), Mediterranean Nights (featuring Chuck Loeb on classical guitar), and Thanks To You. A horn section consisting of Michael Davis(trombone), Barry Danielian(trumpet) and David Mann(tenor sax) adds color and richness on 3-Day Weekend and Something About You; I always like that...I hope you do too. All the best to you.
Enter the real deal..........2003-05-09
Like trying to divine the gospel from a sea of televangelists, the search for good modern jazz saxophone music is fraught with imposters and imitators. Welcome to the real thing. Jeff Kashiwa is one of the guys that somehow manages to remember to inject serious playing and writing into his albums rather than just stamp out a few more songs whose inspiration rises no higher than the loop on the drum machine.
Back when we called this genre "Fusion" or "Contemporary Jazz" and the oxymoronic word "smooth" never entered the equation, Jeff was cutting his teeth with the Rippingtons. One only need to have attended one of those Ripp's shows to know that Jeff had something special. Jeff's got more heart, soul, feel, & melodic sensibility than a hundred Boney Jameses or other soap-star-sax-player clogging the smooth jazz airways.
This CD builds on Jeff's last CD and features more outstanding song writing from Jeff and the brilliant Dave Kochanski (Rippingtons, George Duke, Norman Brown, etc.) From the hooky, four on the floor "Three Day Weekend" to the soulful ballads, this CD shines on every level... especially the dying art of songwriting. Oh, yeah, it also uses something really rare... actual live musicians interacting musically with each other.
In a genre that has been all but taken over by music to be listened to in elevators and dentist offices, it's great to have one artist stay true to his sound. Here he is, Jeff Kashiwa.
Music with soul!.......2003-02-08
This CD is special. It has soul. That's not an easy thing to do in a climate of heavy radio politics and less than reasonable budgets. The integrity of this group of musicians is inspiring. Mr. Kashiwa is an honest musician and his clarity is to be admired. I've listened to this CD in my car, at work, while I'm jogging, when I'm trying to motivate myself to be honest in my own music compositions and I must say that Simple Truth has had a profound impact on me for many reasons. Probably the biggest reason is because one day when "A Quiet Goodbye" was playing, my young son looked at me and said that he loved this song because it always makes him feel like crying. I asked him if the song made him feel sad. His response still blows me away. He said, "I want to cry because it's beautiful and I can feel the music inside my heart." Nothing could have moved me more than knowing my son found a deep connection to this great music. Kids are the most honest critics I know. My kid gave this CD the highest rating possible, which was his full listening attention from beginning to end.
Music with soul!.......2003-02-08
This CD is special. It has soul. That's not an easy thing to do in a climate of heavy radio politics and less than reasonable budgets. The integrity of this group of musicians is inspiring. Mr. Kashiwa is an honest musician and his clarity is to be admired. I've listened to this CD in my car, at work, while I'm jogging, when I'm trying to motivate myself to be honest in my own music compositions and I must say that Simple Truth has had a profound impact on me for many reasons. Probably the biggest reason is because one day when "A Quiet Goodbye" was playing, my young son looked at me and said that he loved this song because it always makes him feel like crying. I asked him if the song made him feel sad. His response still blows me away. He said, "I want to cry because it's beautiful and I can feel the music inside my heart." Nothing could have moved me more than knowing my son found a deep connection to this great music. Kids are the most honest critics I know. My kid gave this CD the highest rating possible, which was his full listening attention from beginning to end.
One of the best releases of 2002!.......2002-10-22
Jeff Kashiwa has done what many thought would be impossible. To improve upon "Another Door Opens" is a real accomplishment. Jeff's tone is as sweet as can be. Dave Kochanski and Chuck Loeb brought out the fabulous abilities of Kashiwa and smoothed the whole release out wonderfully. Highly, highly recommended!
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The Rock Revival: Feeling the Spirit, Vol. 1
Various Artists , Phil Keaggy , Larry Norman , Randy Stonehill , Resurrection Band , Paul Clark , Simple Truth , and Hallelujah Joy Band
Manufacturer: Sonrise Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Christian Rock
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ASIN: B0002E40M8 |
Tracks:
- Listen Closely - Paul Clark, Phil Keaggy
- Reason to Rejoice - One Truth
- Sweet Song Song of Salvation - Larry Norman
- Me and Jesus - Jerry McClain, 2nd Chapter of Acts
- Little Country Church - Love Song
- Norman's Kitchen - Randy Stonehill
- Waves - Resurrection Band
- Small Circle of Friends - Randy Matthew
- Run to the End of the Highway - Good News
- Kind of a Woman - Moment of Truth
- Voyaging Pilgrim - Agape International Choir
- Practice What You Preach - Charles McPheeters
- I've Got the Love
- Song of Love - Paul Clark
- Ain't Jesus Good - Simple Truth
- Way of All Flesh - John Fisher
- To All There Comes a Time - Hallelujah Joy Band
- Shot Down - Larry Norman
- Heal the Broken Hearted - Liberation Suite
- Thank You - Newbury Park
Product Description
20 great Classic Christian hits from 1970's
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The Naked and the Simple Truth
Billy Klippert
Manufacturer: Orange Music Canada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000HXDUQQ
Release Date: 2006-10-09 |
Tracks:
- Going Under
- Wretched Thing
- Hold On
- Overload
- She Comes in Waves
- Killing Me
- Involved
- Jenny
- Everthing to Lose
- Naked and the Simple Truth
- Katie
Customer Reviews:
Awesome CD.......2007-01-25
Wow, there aren't many CD's from any artist, even long established ones where I have LOVED every song and not gotten bored by the end of the CD.
This second CD from an up and coming Canadian artist is that rare exception. His voice is incredible... he has full vocal range but never squeally and uses all of his ranges on the various songs. The songs go from a few ballads to some all out rockers. There isn't a song on this CD that grates on your nerves and they all sound different from each other.
This is a CD to get and an artist to watch for.
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Simple Truth
David Kauffman
Manufacturer: Ministry Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Gospel
| Christian & Gospel
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Praise & Worship
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
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ASIN: B00007E8K2
Release Date: 2002-10-21 |
Tracks:
- I Have Come
- Flash In The Pan
- I'm Sorry
- Don't Stop Looking
- Feed The Forgotten Soul
- Be One
- Hold Me Close
- On And On
- Stay Close To Me Tonight
- Wear Your Inside Out
- Save Me A Place
- Turn Around Slowly
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Simple Truth
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BZ8P4C |
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The Plain and Simple Truth
Andy King
Manufacturer: coda studios/kingquest inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Gospel
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ASIN: B000CAE3WY
Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
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Subotnick: And The Butterflies Begin To Sing
Manufacturer: New World Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Chamber Music
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ASIN: B0000030JY
Release Date: 1997-05-20 |
Tracks:
- Part I Crime Or Miracle: Crime Or Miracle
- Part I Crime Or Miracle: The Volcanic Blacksmith Canons
- Part I Crime Or Miracle: Crime Or Miracle
- Part I Crime Or Miracle: The Beautiful Gardener
- Part II Phantoms Dancing: Sometimes Naked
- Part II Phantoms Dancing: Sometimes Dressed In Thin Jets Of Fire
- Part II Phantoms Dancing: They Cause The Geysers To Spurt With The Probability...
- Part III And The Butterflies Begin To Sing: And The Butterflies Begin To Sing
- Part IV Images Will Descend To The Ground: The Waves Are Bitter
- Part IV Images Will Descend To The Ground: Truth Will Remain Simple, And Gigantic Wheels...
- Part IV Images Will Descend To The Ground: And Images Will Descend To The Ground
- All My Hummingbirds Have Alibis: All My Hummingbirds Have Alibis
- All My Hummingbirds Have Alibis: All My Joys Have Alibis
Customer Reviews:
More of same.......2002-01-03
Subotnick has always been on the cutting edge of electronic music, but the works on this disc seem a little bit old-hat; KEY TO SONGS presents the same sort of material, and holds the attention a lot better. If you can't get enough Subotnick, this will do; otherwise, save your money for the eventual CD release of the early classics, SIDEWINDER and UNTIL SPRING (we can always hope...)
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The Simple Truth
Dax
Manufacturer: OM Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
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ASIN: B000CAFZ6M
Release Date: 2002-06-04 |
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Carlos Tabora Ep-Five Now Six Later
Manufacturer: Carlos Tabora
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000CAE1F8
Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
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