ProJazz.net

In its review of Jeff Golub’s 1999 release Out of the Blue, Jazziz magazine boldly asserted that the guitarist’s innovative style transcends typical smooth jazz boundaries, enthusiastically comparing him to Eric Clapton and Robben Ford — two of the greatest guitarists of all time. But there is more to Golub than rock and blues. Throw in the influences of Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Les McCann, and Cannonball Adderly, add magical pop melodies and improvisations, and it’s clear why Golub’s been one of the genre’s most popular performers since the mid-’90s. Playfully keeping what he calls a “beatnik funk vibe” throughout, his GRP debut Dangerous Curves perfectly captures this multitude of influences along with the energy and spontaneity of Golub’s unforgettable live performances (Jonathan Widran/AllMusic).

Track listing:

1 Dangerous Curves 5:51
2 Droptop 5:48
3 Another Friday Night 4:47
4 Mister Magic 5:19
5 Step Aside 4:30
6 No Two Ways About It 3:59
7 Gone But Not Forgotten 4:24
8 Lost Weekend 4:41
9 ‘Till We Meet Again 6:02
10 Let’s Talk It Over 5:52
11 Walkin’ On The Sun 4:26
12 Soul Serenade 5:15

Personnel:

Guitar – Jeff Golub

Acoustic Guitar – Peter White
Bass – Lincoln Goines
Drums – Steve Ferrone
Handclaps – Rick Braun
Keyboards – Mitchel Forman
Keyboards [Hammond B-3] – Kevin Savigar
Percussion – Sammy Merendino
Saxophone, Flute – Dave Woodford
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone – Lee Thornburg

___________________

Label: GRP – 314 543 688-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 2000