James Taylor meets Mickey Baker
5
By Jet001
There is a style of jazz-guitar playing known as the Mickey Baker method (MBM). This recording weds that method with James' inimitable style. I'm not suugesting that JT has mastered the MBM, but his accompanist has & the arrangements show it. This a remarkable collection of JT doing songs from his past in a style that is classic. I have worked thru several of them with MBM and they are expertly done. I have a hard time keeping them out of my daily consciousness. "Whenever you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree...",,,really???? What a great "classics" recording! listen closely.
Amen
5
By jo schmidt
James is why we care about each other and our world slowly swirling around us. He keeps emotions important and his imprint lasts a lifetime. He is music, he is wonderful and he lasts a lifetime. We need him in our lives - pls. know James.
❤️
5
By Trust and Us
❤️
Best he’s ever sung, best he’s ever played.
5
By GC in DC
Crikey, this is good. Musically JT is taking the biggest chances of his career on this album. The melodies are demanding and his arrangements don’t allow any room to hide. But he nails them, sounding fresh and inspired. The vocals are terrific and the guitar work is amazing - sophisticated and in total command. I’m one who thinks JT’s own songwriting gets better over time (the last three studio albums of originals have been the best of his career) - but if I can’t have an album of originals, I’ll take this in a heartbeat.
James - what did you just do?
2
By GooberGump
I actually enjoyed many of even Rod Stewart's versions of the standards. However, this was pitchy and uninteresting musically. James - please be you again.
Great Versions of These Standards
5
By Wheezerman
I love James’s versions of these standards. I can listen to them all day. I especially love As Easy as Rolling Off a Log.
Great guitar arrangements with those still incredibly warm JT vocals
5
By JacquiBob Music
JT and Pizzarelli guitars with JT’s ever amazing team of musicians and singers with incredible selections from the American Songbook. I hope they’re able to reschedule the tour with Jackson Browne. I’m there.
Yes
5
By Bananasasas
Just the pick me up I needed today. Mr. Taylor, never stop, never retire, never ever die young.
Still On Top
5
By got2B.Sonnier
While folks of a certain age will understandably be drawn to this nostalgic collection, listeners of all ages can expect the same lush vocals and
creative arrangements we’ve enjoyed for decades.
No, James
1
By ematb
He just doesn’t have the musical skills to pull off these standards. They sound soulless and bland.
