James Vargas

Artist: James Vargas
Label: Trippin 'n Rhythm
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 644949051527
EAN: 0644949051527
ASIN: B0002DRE4A

Release Date: 2004-07-13

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Tracks:

Curtain Call
Say You Will
Sitting Pretty
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever
Won't Be a Fool
Push da Button
Prelude
Lasting Impression
Galveston Bay
One Fine Day
Portmeadow
Speakeasy

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Customer Reviews:

I heard him in person at the Catalina Jazz Festival.......2007-01-07

It was his first visit to the states and he introduced this CD at the Festival - for me he was the highlight of all 3 days. His music stole my heart! His ability to play the sax is amazing - his tone and sound quality is perfect. Being a classically raised musician it is painful to hear the saxaphone overblown, etc. James Vargas' musicianship is captivating. I bought his CD at the Festival a couple years ago and it is still my favorite. Wish he lived in the States! Wish he would give us another gem to buy.

You will love every single track on James Vargas' CD "James Vargas".......2006-08-15

I often listen to the smooth jazz format of our cable TV provider's music channel. I heard "speakeasy" by James Vargas, Track #12, and immediately knew I would buy the CD without hearing any other tracks from it. I was not disappointed; I enjoyed the entire CD and found that several of the tracks were "stand-alones"; my definition of a track on a CD that, by itself, is enough to prompt me to purchase it. In my opinion, James Vargas is a perfect example of the genre "smooth jazz". His music is what I hear when I think of this type of jazz.

Oh, and did I mention this man can sing? It's rare that you find a jazz musician who can hold his or her own vocally. Mr. Vargas' track, "Galveston Bay" proves the exception to this theory. I was pleasantly surprised to find him listed as the lead vocals, he did a wonderful job. I highly recommend his CD if you're looking for a smooth jazz CD that you'll thoroughly enjoy every single track on.

Pete Giakoumatos ATHENS GREECE.......2006-06-07

Excellent This word says it all
Waiting for his next album

Delightful.......2005-09-15

Exciting and new. This cd is fabulous I really enjoyed him, I'm also a first time listner to James. He has totally earned my respect, looking forward to his next album.

Simply a wonderful debut CD.......2005-03-30

This is an extremely beautiful smooth jazz CD. I had never heard of James until I was reviewing smooth jazz artists online. I listened to a few tracks and had to pick his CD up. You will too! James Vargas showcases amazing versatility on the alto, soprano and tenor saxophones. The alto is his sax of choice on most cuts and you won't be disappointed. This is one of those smooth jazz CD's that you can put into your CD player and play it from beginning to end while having a big smile on your face listening to each song. The opening track, "Curtin Call," puts you in the mindset of being in concert with him waiting for the curtin call. It sets you in the mood for the rest of this awesome CD. Track three, "Sitting Pretty," is another beautiful track with James showcasing his talents. "Galveston Bay," proves he can sing just as well as he plays the saxophone. It reminds you of just "chilling at the beach" with that special someone with a wineglass in your hand enjoying a jazz concert or the beach. Galveston Texas would be proud to have this as their theme song. On track ten, "One fine day," James truly showcases his remarkable versatility on the sax with beautiful and rapid chords and arpeggio runs on the sax. I put James in the same catagory as Euge Groove, Kirk Whalum, David Sanborn, Gerald Albright, Kim Waters, and Pamela Williams, who are among my personal favorite sax players. I am eagerly anticipating his next CD. Pick this one up quickly, you will not be disapointed.

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