Beat Street

Artist: Rick Braun
Label: Mesa / Bluemoon
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 075679255921
EAN: 0075679255921
ASIN: B000002JU3

Release Date: 1995-06-06

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Tracks:

Groovis - Boney James
Papa Dee
Club Harlem - Peter White
I'll Be There For You
Philadelphiae For You - Jeff Golub
Cadillac Slim
The Promises (Xoum Ladya Phada)
Natalie
Ian's Blues
Walk The Walk
Marty's Party
Cadillac Slim (Remix)

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Customer Reviews:

Groovis.......2002-11-19

Rick Braun is probably one of the best smooth jazz trumpeters out there, and it can definitely be heard on "Beat Street". This album focuses around the trumpet, and is perfect for those who enjoy those crystal clear notes ringing from the bell. Braun has quite a range on the horn and is able to pick notes out of both registers with ease. His solos are well formed and don't lose sight of the song. He plays with such an elegant ease, yet is able to attack with force. "I'll Be There for You" is a great track that symbolizes everything about this musician.

The album opens with "Groovis" where Braun and guest sax-man, Boney James, trade licks back and forth over a funky wah guitar rhythm. For "Papa Dee" Braun pops a mute into the bell and takes up double-duty on the keys. He plays with an idea, and then expands on that idea, but always returning to that original idea. His solos don't lose the melody, and even though he's blowing his brains out to reach high notes, it all fits together. The bluesy "Club Harlem" opens with the deep frequencies of a double bass, and guitarist Peter White's beautiful acoustic work backed by Braun's mournful wails. Braun's solo is smooth and perfect as he trades measures with White. White and Braun has always been a good collaboration and is worth checking out on White's "Caravan of Dreams".

Another great guitarist, Jeff Golub, appears on three tracks "Philadelphia", "Cadillac Slim", and "Marty's Party". He's another one that can roll solos off the fretboard without trying. His phrasing is clear and meaningful, even when he's rattling off sixteenth notes and faster. It's fun to listen to them play off each other on these cuts.

THE NEW KING OF THE TRUMPET.......2001-09-11

My favorite instrument in the world is the piano. But Rick Braun blows out some fantastic tunes with that trumpet of his. From the start you feel just like the first song: so "Groovis". Then you find yourself jammin' down to "Club Harlem" and then you are "Walk(in) the Walk" to "Marty's Party".
The entire cd is full of emotion, fun and cool groves. The one song that stands out is the song "Philadelphia". With that magical trumpet, he has captured the essence and attraction that is PHILADELPHIA.
In an age with grunge sound and sweet as a toothache sounds of some "musicians", it is nice to get in touch with the smooth jazz side of music. And with Rick Braun and his trumpet, it is nice to visit that side of the world.

My favorite jazz CD.......2001-08-08

For smooth jazz, this is one set of music that steps outside the norm. Beat Street just gets better with age, and every time I listen to it I go somewhere tropical and lively in my mind. It's the perfect cure to a sour mood, without being cheesy or overdone. It's the perfect Saturday morning, reading-the-paper CD with a cup of coffee. Rick's other CDs are good, and above the norm, but this is his best in my opinion. Every single song is great, and the way his jazz blends into catchy riffs is very subtle. I have 300 CDs and this one ranks in the top 5. Come to Austin, Rick!

Definately 5 star.......1998-12-29

Yup, its a "5 star" CD! I listen to it again and again. Its sorta Miles Davis. And I love the "funk" guitar rifts that are sprinkled throughout the cuts. Rick's best so far, I think.

Miles Davis meets Godzilla!.......1998-09-16

Miles Davis meets Godzilla! Beat Street is full of great sounds. You won't put this one in the back of the cd collection. The quality is constant throughout the whole recording. Well done! I can't wait to hear the new one!

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