Brighter Days

Brighter Days

Brighter Days

ASIN: B000000JYU

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Maryland guitarist Ken Navarro and his independent label, Positive Music, have shouldered their way in among the Larry Carltons and GRPs of the world to become major players in the pop-instrumental field. Not only have Navarro's own albums consistently landed in the top 10 of the "adult alternative" and "new adult contemporary" charts, but so have those of his labelmates Gregg Karukas and Bobby Militello. Navarro's sixth solo album, "Brighter Days," is a further refinement of his label's successful formula: bright, easily digestible pop melodies played cleanly and precisely over steady, comfortable rhythms. This recording features the presence of Positive Music's saxophonist Brandon Fields, who adds a slightly different spin to Navarro's melodies in easy-going, Najee-like lines. Navarro himself plays nylon-string guitar on 6 of the 10 cuts, lending a delicate, Earl Klugh-like feel to the proceedings. --Geoffrey Himes

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Brighter Days
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    		Brighter Days
    Ken Navarro
    Manufacturer: Positive Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000JYU
    Release Date: 1995-05-23

    Tracks:

    1. T.W.'s
    2. Give And Take
    3. Connected
    4. Eric's Dream
    5. Trying Not To Care
    6. One Step At A Time
    7. Brighter Days
    8. Footprints In The Sand
    9. Compassion
    10. Be Nice To Me

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    Maryland guitarist Ken Navarro and his independent label, Positive Music, have shouldered their way in among the Larry Carltons and GRPs of the world to become major players in the pop-instrumental field. Not only have Navarro's own albums consistently landed in the top 10 of the "adult alternative" and "new adult contemporary" charts, but so have those of his labelmates Gregg Karukas and Bobby Militello. Navarro's sixth solo album, "Brighter Days," is a further refinement of his label's successful formula: bright, easily digestible pop melodies played cleanly and precisely over steady, comfortable rhythms. This recording features the presence of Positive Music's saxophonist Brandon Fields, who adds a slightly different spin to Navarro's melodies in easy-going, Najee-like lines. Navarro himself plays nylon-string guitar on 6 of the 10 cuts, lending a delicate, Earl Klugh-like feel to the proceedings. --Geoffrey Himes
    Brighter Days
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • As good as it gets!
    • This is always in my player...
    • Welcome Back Curtis
    • Curtis does it again - and he answers his own email !
    • change
    		 Brighter Days
    Curtis Stigers
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000JBDK
    Release Date: 1999-06-15

    Tracks:

    1. She's Fading Away
    2. To Be Loved
    3. End Of The Afternoon
    4. Well Worn Love
    5. Then I Had This Dream
    6. Brighter Days
    7. Van Said (Sha La La)
    8. The Last Embrace
    9. Undertow
    10. Don't Go Far
    11. Deep Dark Night

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars As good as it gets!.......2003-06-25

    I've been a listener of Curtis Stigers since his first album, but this one is as good as any pop album that I have ever purchased. I have a wide variety of music in my collection including Curtis's latest Jazz work, which is also great by the way, but this collection just hits every vein. Stand-outs include "Then I Had This Dream", and "The Last Embrace". Curtis is a tremedous talent and I hope he continues to make music this good.

    5 out of 5 stars This is always in my player..........2003-03-03

    I bought this cd on its release back in 1999, and it is still a firm favourite, and not only that, everyone I play this to, or who has heard Curtis sing tracks from it live - especially "Don't Go Far" and "End of the Afternoon" just want to know where they can purchase it - it never fails to be a big hit !!

    5 out of 5 stars Welcome Back Curtis.......2001-02-10

    An excellent CD from a Curtis 'brought back from the grave'. This is a complete change from previous work but none the less is well worth listening to. Some brilliant collaborations with well known artists such as Carole King, Phil Brady show how well regarded he is by his peers. Buy the CD NOW and catch the chance to see him on tour. He signs CD covers, flyers bus tickets and you have the chance to chat to him after the show. How many people do this????? A lovely man who doesn't mind you sneaking a kiss on the cheek. Well done Curtis ....you've still got it.

    5 out of 5 stars Curtis does it again - and he answers his own email !.......2001-01-18

    An absolute stonker of a cd. (U.S viewres 'stonker' is English for brilliant). As has already been said - 'why isn't he a massive star?' Last time I saw him live was at Wembley Stadium.

    Will be seeing him on tour in L'il ole Burgess Hill, Sussex later this year. Hope he is as good as the other reviewers say.

    Also if you go to his website and email him, he replies. A top man and great musician.

    4 out of 5 stars change.......2000-10-21

    It's seems Curtis took some advice from one of his favourite artists (Sheryl Crow-a change would do you good). After a what seemed like an enternity he's back with another collection of thought provoking songs even though it's on a different level from what we are used to from Curits it is still good none the less, my favourite track has to be "To Be Loved" which in his words is a song about a journey we hav all been through and the there is the haunting last embrace a song about moving on and letting go. This is definitley an album I think fans can identify with.... Well done Curtis on for giving us something in return for being your fans a message that you understand........
    Brighter Days
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • AMAZINGLY SMOOTH
    • Wow, This CD has it all!
    		 Brighter Days
    Dean James
    Manufacturer: Silhouette
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000B6KQP2
    Release Date: 2007-04-24

    Tracks:

    1. Brighter Days
    2. Just for You
    3. Say Yes
    4. Sunday Afternoon
    5. Close to You
    6. Summernights
    7. Private Paradise
    8. Song for Miyah
    9. Thoughts
    10. Lovetones
    11. M & G (For Mary & Gary)
    12. Neon Skies - AJahmu, Dean James

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars AMAZINGLY SMOOTH.......2006-03-21

    There is absolutely no way you can go wrong with this incredible cd. This guy has a couple of really nice cds before this one but this has to be numero uno. Start to finish this is an amazing cd. The sound quality is excellent along with the track arrangements. People you need to check this one out. Very good music by this young man. I just so happened to stumble across this guy and man did I take the right step. This review may not be that convincing but I am recommending this cd to all my friends, associates, co-workers and enemy if I have one. So get your best chilled wine and the one you want to really be with and I guarantee you that it's on. Seriously!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Wow, This CD has it all!.......2006-01-30

    If you are a smooth jazz listener, pick this CD up as soon as you can. This CD is going to be a huge success for Dean, and further open the doors to the success and recognition he richly deserves. The title cut "Brighter Days" is headed for continuous airplay. Thanks 95.7 "The Wave" in Houston for playing this one so much for everyone to hear. It is smooth, upbeat, lively, and a treasure to listen to. The next track, "Just for You" is a beautiful, wonderfully arranged song with exquisite sax playing. Dean plays alto and soprano on this CD and showcases them well.
    My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing Dean perform two days before the release of this CD in Beaumont Texas, and also meeting him in person. What an outstanding show! Not only is he a fantastic sax player, but he has a great personality, a tremendous onstage interaction with the audience, and took the time to talk with all of his fans. His performance onstage was simply awesome. He has complete mastery of the saxophone, and is backed by a powerhouse band. Another beautiful track is "Song for Miyah" followed by another beauty entitled, "Thoughts". Each song is a gem and I have been playing this CD continuously since I bought it......"It's that good!" Pick this one up immediately, then grab yourself a glass of wine, relax, and enjoy this entire CD.
    Congratulations Dean on this awesome CD, and it was a pleasure meeting you!
    Thanks for the beautiful music!
    Holding on for Brighter Days
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      		Holding on for Brighter Days
      27
      Manufacturer: Relapse
      ProductGroup: Music
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      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000PMGQX8
      Release Date: 2007-06-26

      Tracks:

      1. Brighter Days
      2. heaven owes me one
      3. closer to you
      4. 1001 gods
      5. a million years
      6. half life
      7. windows and glass
      8. gullfoss
      9. the downfall of the upright
      10. Sorrow's crown(+ 2 videos for "brighter days")

      Album Description

      Fronted by the enchanting vocals of Maria Christopher, 27's evocative rock/trip-hop/pop fusion exists in the space between dusk and dawn, where dreams and imagination collide. Translucent, ghostly melodies frame gorgeous songs as sublime as they are striking. Housed in extensive new packaging, and featuring new tracks and videos alike, Holding On For Brighter Days is an essential album for the open-minded, contemporary music fan.
      Brighter Days
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        		Brighter Days
        Don Braden
        Manufacturer: Highnote
        ProductGroup: Music
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          		Days Are Getting Brighter
          Won By One
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          Binding: Audio CD

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            Brighter Days for You
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              		Brighter Days for You
              Monnette Sudler
              Manufacturer: Steeplechase
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              Release Date: 1994-07-01

              Tracks:

              1. Brighter Days For You
              2. To Be Exposed
              3. Natural Accurrance
              4. Rightousness
              5. Congo
              6. Moments Of Love
              7. Family
              Brighter Days
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                		Brighter Days
                Curtis Stigers
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B00004W1YD
                Release Date: 2007-04-24

                Tracks:

                1. She's Fading Away
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                3. End of the Afternoon
                4. Well-Worn Love
                5. Then I Had This Dream
                6. Brighter Days
                7. Van Said (Sha la La)
                8. Last Embrace
                9. Undertow
                10. Don't Go Far
                11. Deep Dark Night
                Brighter Days
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                  		Brighter Days
                  Curtis Stigers
                  ProductGroup: Music
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                  Tracks:

                  1. She's Fading Away
                  2. To Be Loved
                  3. End of the Afternoon
                  4. Well-Worn Love
                  5. Then I Had This Dream
                  6. Brighter Days
                  7. Van Said (Sha la La)
                  8. Last Embrace
                  9. Undertow
                  10. Don't Go Far
                  11. Deep Dark Night

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                  1. C/D/E
                  2. Cameo
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