Mindi Abair "It Just Happens That Way" Smooth Jazz CD Review

Richly talented Smooth Jazz artist Mindi Abair has released her CD entitled It Just Happens That Way and Wow! It's really a good one.

It Just Happens That Way launches with a great track, Lucy's that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.

This entire CD has a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very nicely constructed songs by this clearly superb artist.

Listen to this CD and I believe you'll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Mindi Abair's Sax work is superb. If you're even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you'll enjoy this album.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tracks are Flirt [track 2], Save The Last Dance [track 3], Right On [track 6].

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2, Flirt. Great track!

It Just Happens That Way Release Notes:

Mindi Abair originally released It Just Happens That Way on February 25, 2003 on the GRP Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Lucy's

2. Flirt

3. Save The Last Dance

4. As Good As It Gets

5. Save Tonight

6. Right On

7. It Just Happens That Way

8. Salt And Lime

9. Momo

10. Play

11. Remember

12. Home

Personnel Include: Mindi Abair (vocals, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, keyboards); John Taylor (vocals, bass); Lee Thornburg (trumpet, trombone); Ricky Peterson (piano, Wurlitzer piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Greg Manning (Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Matthew Hager (keyboards, guitar, bass, programming); Ty Stevens (acoustic & electric guitars, percussion); Mike Landau (electric guitar); Jeff Golub, Dwight Sills, Marc Antoine (guitar); Dave Carpenter (upright bass); Stan Sargeant (fretless bass); Steve Ferrone (drums); Bud Harner (cymbals); Lenny Castro (percussion). Producers: Matthew Hager, Bud Harner, Ty Stevens. Recorded at Castle Oaks, Calabasas, California and 76 Steps Studios, Hollywood, California in August 2002.

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