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For saxophonist Jackiem Joyner standstill is not a condition. No wonder that he has shaped his solo career in a short period of time with a multitude of releases. This Time Around (2005), Baby Soul (2007), Lil’ Man Soul (2008), Jackiem Joyner (2010), Church Boy (2012), Evolve (2014) and Main Street Beat (2017) are signals of his creativity and quality.
In view of the decline of the music business in the classical sense, it is vital for musicians to create new business areas and build up their network with other musicians. On his new album Touch (2019) Jackiem has invited guitarist Peter White and flutist Najee, who are well known far beyond their genre. In addition he is supported by JP Mourao (acoustic guitar), Kyle Bolden (electric guitar), Timothy Bailey, D. Baker (various instruments), Dee Cole Laing, and Brittany Frappier (vocals).
The romantic aspect of music seems to be a sought-after field of activity for many musicians. Last Dance follows the same musical line with a softly played soprano saxophone and Peter White's lyrical approach on acoustic guitar.
The finger snipping, bass drum pulsed Sweetness is looking for an energetic approach to reopening the topic. With a sophisticated overdub, the saxophone harmony is skilfully built at its finest. On Beautiful Seduction Jackiem is joined by JP Mourao on acoustic guitar to a Latin-inspired serenade.
The title indicates it. When We concentrates on the romantic relationship. Jackiem uses the reverb effect as a stylistic medium in multifaceted layers. Reverb, overdub and softly performance are also the main stylistic devices of Touch. Whether the result is convincing or not ultimately depends on the radiance of the melody.
Lovers of glistening Fairytales will welcome the acoustic version featuring Najee on the flute. The sweet tones of sax and flute flutter like butterflies through the stardust filled air. When the flower of love slowly unfolds, the secret devotee sends out his message of passion. Secret Admirer captures this crackling atmosphere of the first decisive weeks of its creation.
Secrets is the suitable title for a mysterious mood, from which the tender melody develops. Jackiem has an innate ability for scoring intense. Close 2 You, made by Jackiem alone, is a brilliant proof for this talent. The heartfelt Kineen is dedicated to late Dinea Kineen Smith, a musician who played with Jackiem in the band Inkreese in their early days.
Too Good at Goodbye was originally written by James Napier, Tor Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen and Sam Smith, and performed by latter singer for the album The Thrill of It All (2017). The deep emotionality of gifted singer Sam Smith can only be guessed in Jackiem's soprano sax version.
“This album is about romance,” Joyner explains of Touch. “I wanted to give everyone something hip, smooth, and sexy at the same time.” This musical direction is attained with fine accuracy. Give romance a chance.
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Album Information
Title: Touch
Artist: Jackiem Joyner
Year: 2019
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Joyner Media Company LLC
Tracks:
1 Last Dance (feat. Peter White) 4:13
2 Sweetness 4:24
3
Beautiful Seduction 5:09
4 When We 4:45
5 Touch 4:58
6
Fairytales (feat. Najee) 4:38
7 Secret Admirer 4:08
8
Secrets 3:44
9 Close 2 You 4:31
10 Kineen 4:07
11 Too
Good at Goodbyes 3:52
Further reviews:
Evolve
Church Boy
Main Street Beat