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With the exception of two covers U-Nam has written all tracks. In his recording U-Nam was supported by a large number of profiled musicians as can be seen from the credits. On his new album, U-Nam doesn't feel like he's in a race with George Benson or Nile Rodgers but has found his own mature style. The title track reveals a melodious tune without eccentric escalations. Make A Wish is already runing up and down the radio stations. U-Nam leans a bit on R&B music, taking strong support from strings and, when not following the melody line, dabbling in Hendrix-esque climaxes. With Hang On A Star, U-Nam gets fully into party mode. With sure instinct he picks up popular motifs and playing styles of smooth jazz to present them in his own way. Juicy Smile is fatally reminiscent of Nile Rodgers compositions in its structure. It‘s Only Love is a cover of the Barry White song from 1978. With this, U-Nam follows his popular adaptation of earlier R&B hits of the 70s. Come with Me to Rio is a single from Jon Lucien from 1983. U-Nam picks up the melody and processes it in his well-known manner. Coastline builds on a catchy sequence of notes that U-Nam deftly develops into a crowd-pleaser. With Baile Do Brasil, U-Nam dives into Brazilian light music, which was also very popular in Germany for a while. First Class begins well-structured, only to get lost in U-Nam's mannerism again as it progresses. Bombastic overloaded arrangements and everywhere exaggerated virtuosity. Little Dreamer is aimed at U-Nam's son. It is pleasant that U-Nam largely refrains from improvisations. The album closes with a radio-edited version of the first song. With Sunshine Of Mine U-Nam enriches the smooth jazz music scene in his familiar way. Who loves his music will find his gems in any case.
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Title: Sunshine of Mine Further reviews:
Weekend in L.A. (A Tribute To George Benson)
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Throughout
his eventful life, his family has always provided him with solid
support. Paris
born guitar virtuoso Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul has dedicated
his new album Sunshine of Mine to his beloved son.
