Jeremy Benoit - Going to a Jazz Place (2017)

Going To A Jazz Place is the result of many different interpretations of what a light hybrid smooth and traditional jazz album would sound like. It is meant to lightly bridge the gap between smooth and traditional jazz while presenting melodies that evoke euphoric emotional responses. The artist, Jeremy Benoit "JB Saax", presents a modern interpretation of all the creative inspirations that he's experienced on his musical journey thus far.

Traditional jazz often being its subliminal partner, Going To A Jazz Place is an instrumental smooth jazz album containing rich, urban melodies. Listeners can expect to hear calypso, afro cuban, smooth swinging, popish grooves laced with sometimes sensual undertones. This album is unique, in that even though many of its songs are presented in an abstract manner, it's still straight forward enough to be considered commercially friendly. Many smooth jazz faithfuls will enjoy it. Many traditionalists will enjoy it just the same because it perfectly manages to captivate a diverse audience, holding their attention by manipulating their mood through constant change of style and delivery.

The best 9 of 18 cuts were chosen to become what is now Going To A Jazz Place. The album doesn't let up on its aim as from start to finish, it takes the listener further and further into the abyss of its purpose. This purpose, although often times laced with abstract innovation, presents melodies that become quickly ingrained in the mind of hearers with the same intensity as nursery rhymes. The calypso rendition of John Legend's Ordinary People ( Track 1 ), the haunting and invigorating melodics of Jazz Casual ( Track 2 ), the pulsating afro Cuban electronic delivery of Talib Scott ( Track 3 ), the very passionate and virtuoso title track that is Going To A Jazz Place ( Track 4 ), the very cool and elegant aura that enshrouds Suga's ( Track 5 ), the artistic, fervent approach of A Sacred place ( Track 6 ), the fun, vibrant yet serious performance of The District ( Track 7 ), the WOW factor that accompanies the daunting cover of People Make The World Go Round ( Track 8 ), and the way the album brilliantly comes to a close with Jeremy Benoit JB Saax's very own Solo Saax Call ( Track 9 ), all work together to show that this project mercilessly captivates jazz lovers of all kinds with unwavering accuracy!