Four Corners - 6362

Amazon.com Craig Chaquico continues his conversion from eclectic pop guitarist to smooth jazz disciple on this, his fifth solo project and his first recording since From the Redwoods to the Rockies, a 1998 collaboration with contemporary jazz icon Russ Freeman. Here the nimble fretwork and fresh, free-spirited qualities of his early solo works are largely submerged in a sax-heavy ensemble in which Chaquico plays a supplementary role. At times, such as during the languid "Haight Ashbury," you may think you're listening to Earl Klugh, not the former guitarist for Jefferson Starship. With low-key, groove-minded production from Freeman, Rick Braun, Paul Brown (Boney James), and William Aura (3rd Force), smooth jazz fans likely will find many relaxing moments here. It should be noted that the album's title track is actually a smooth-jazz reworking of a top-down, open-road Chaquico classic, "Acoustic Traveler," from A Thousand Pictures. The album's highlight: "Arizona Daybreak," where Chaquico allows himself to stretch out and let his six strings sing. --Terry Wood Product Description Four Corners by Craig Chaquico Review "The theme of Four Corners reflects many different aspects of my life," says guitarist Craig Chaquico of his newest CD. "I created this music as a culmination of all the experiences I've had recording and touring behind my four previous albums." It's also a reference to the only area of the United States where four states - Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado - share a common edge, an area from which Chaquico says he's garnered a great deal of inspiration. For proof, just check out tracks like "Arizona Daybreak" and "Red Rocks." --- JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc. Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc. -- From Jazziz
ASIN: B00000JCGC
VSKU: 4EKQOV000EBH_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Craig Chaquico
Binding: Audio CD