Craig Chaquico “Acoustic Highway” Smooth Jazz Music CD Review
Acoustic Highway is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Artist Craig Chaquico, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.
Craig Chaquico is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with his talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
Overall Acoustic Highway is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definetly a worthy addition to any Smooth Jazz collection. Truly an outstanding Smooth Jazz CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2, Return Of The Eagle, track 5, Acoustic Highway, and track 8, Land Of The Giants.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4, Angel Tears. Outstanding!
Acoustic Highway Release Notes:
Craig Chaquico originally released Acoustic Highway on Jun 10, 1993 on the Higher Octave label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Mountain In The Mist
2. Return Of The Eagle
3. Gypsy Nights
4. Angel Tears
5. Acoustic Highway
6. Sacred Ground
7. Summers End
8. Land Of The Giants
9. Sunset Altar
Personnel: Craig Chaquico (guitar, stereo guitar); Ozzie Ahlers (keyboards, percussion). Recorded at Lunatunes, Mill Valley, California.
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