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Happy People

~ Kenny Garrett Feat.pharoah Sanders, Kenny Garrett

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Audio CD (1 April 2002)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Esp
ASIN: B00005YW3S
Other Editions: Audio CD

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 56,792 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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#38 in Music > Jazz > Post-bop > Saxophone
#53 in Music > Jazz > Hard Bop > Saxophone

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1. Song For DiFang

2. Happy People

3. Tango In 6

4. Ain't Nothing But The Blues

5. Song #8

6. Halima's Story

7. Monk-ing Around

8. Hole In One

9. Thessalonika

10. Asian Medley

11. Brother B. Harper

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Amazon.co.uk Review

With co-producer Marcus Miller thumping his bass on the first track, Happy People starts off like it could be the first great contemporary jazz album of the millennium. But by the time the album ends, with "Brother B Harper", a Coltranish tribute to saxophonist Billy Harper, it's obvious that this album is destined for the best-of-the-year lists of hard-core beboppers and world music lovers alike. Together with various special guests, the core band of bassist Charnett Moffett, former smooth jazz pianist Vernell Brown, Jr and hip-hop drummer Chris Dave weaves a unique tapestry of songs rooted in China, Japan and Korea with jazz sensibilities and underlying pop overtones. Highlights abound, among them Garrett's soul-searching saxophone playing and emotional compositions and powerful solos from veteran vibes master Bobby Hutcherson, guitar wiz Randy Razz and wordless vocalist Jean Norris. --Mark Ruffin

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kenny back on track, with a more balanced album, 16 April 2002

By	John W. Kramer (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The best word for this album from Kenny is refreshing. I've been a long time fan of Kenny Garrett, I truly believe he can be the most innovative of players and proved that in the 90s with some superb albums. Seen live he raises the stakes even more. With this album, he draws in a good range of musical forms, and they do blend to together really well. I do sense a change in direction with this and the last album, though the Simply Said CD didn't quite hit the mark. Having got Marcus Miller in as producer for the new CD I believe has helped Kenny focus on where he needs to go musically, and where he needs to take his view of BeBop. This is exploration that works, and sits up there with the best of his work.

The quality of writing is excellent, and his supporting cast put in a great effort. I particularly like the tunes Tango in 6, Song #8, and the title track.

Both hardcore Kenny Garrett fans and jazz fans generally should enjoy this one!

jwk (jazzwak)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!, 30 April 2002

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Kenny Garrett has an outstanding tone and distinctive sound on Alto sax. The first two tracks on this album are funky pop things with some wicked bass playing from Marcus Miller. The rest of the cuts are a bit more jazzy - final track "Brother B. Harper" has Kenny doing some nice altissimo stuff backed up by a deep Coltrane type groove.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing set of tracks!, 9 April 2002

By	smile_itzchloe@hotmail.com (England) - See all my reviews

I bought this album after only hearing one song and was pleasantly surprised at what I found.It has a mix of the most brilliant musicians and song writers, making it the one of the best jazz albums I have ever listened to. Happy people is well worth the money!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is an incredible album. A great mix of styles, but that same Kenny we all know and love on every track. Read more

Published on 24 April 2007 by N. Browne

5.0 out of 5 stars Funky Mr Garrett
I have been a fan of Kenny's for many years; his tone and rare ability to groove as well as cut the best technicians out there mark him out as something special. Read more

Published on 8 April 2003 by Carl Tams

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