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Smooth jazz, saxophone and soul
Life in the TropicsLife in the Tropics by The Rippingtons
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The Rippingtons really excel on this album. Their best.
Nice & SlowNice & Slow by Brian Culbertson
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Great piano from Brian Culbertson. A classic
The DanceThe Dance by Dave Koz
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If you haven't got this album go and buy it. Pure class
HeatwaveHeatwave by Gregg Karukas
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Another classy smooth jazz piano album
Under Northern LightsUnder Northern Lights by Matsui Keiko
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The best of Keiko Matsui's albums, with some great sax
AartAart by Acoustic Alchemy
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A classic from Acoustic Alchemy.
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Bill Withers
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This collection would not be complete without Bill Withers. Get the Greatest Hits album just to get them all together
Perfect MomentPerfect Moment by Peter White
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I think this is Peter White's best offering....but it's close
BreathlessBreathless by Kenny G
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Some say Kenny G is too mainstream, but get this album just for the Wedding Song
The PianoThe Piano by Keiko Matsui
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I include this for one track - Forever Forever is a great yet simple track
Come on UpCome on Up by Brian Culbertson
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Another great Brian Culbertson classic. Listen to Our Love. Lovely.
Feels So GoodFeels So Good by Washington Grover Jr
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One of the original Grover albums - different, but stands the test of time
Kisses in the RainKisses in the Rain by Rick Braun
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Trumpet playing extraordinaire - Rick Braun's finest.
Stone Gon'Stone Gon' by White Barry
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Barry White either does it for you or he doesn't. This one does it for me.
AnthologyAnthology by Bob James
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I pick the Anthology Album as it gets all the great tracks on two CD's
FourplayFourplay by Fourplay
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Smooth jazz to relax to. Listen and enjoy
Ginseng Woman/MultiplicationGinseng Woman/Multiplication by Eric Gale
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Eric Gale is a great guitarist, and these albums typify his style.
CrushCrush by Richard Elliot
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Richard Elliot's saxophone warrants a listing.
How's Everything (Live)How's Everything (Live) by Sadao Watanabe
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Sadao Watanabe - How's Everything (Live at the Budokan) is the best live album I have heard. Extremely hard to get on CD, but worth the effort
Friends and StrangersFriends and Strangers by Ronnie Laws
Ronnie Laws is at his best with Friends and Strangers. Another hard to find CD, but some great saxophone
HideawayHideaway by David Sanborn
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David Sanborn's the Seduction on his album Hideaway is a classic sax track and worthy of inclusion on this listing.
The MomentThe Moment by Kenny G
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I admit to a fondness for Kenny G - another lovely album
Motown Chartbusters Vol 5Motown Chartbusters Vol 5 by Various Artists
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Part of my past lives in this album. The best of the Chartbusters series
Live in L.A.Live in L.A. by The Rippingtons
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Another live album that hits the spot. The Rippingtons let it rip
What's Going OnWhat's Going On by Marvin Gaye
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What list would be complete without one of the best albums of all time