Artist: Steve Oliver
Title Of Album: 3D
Year Of Release: August 24, 2004
Label: Koch Records
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Pop, World
Quality/Bitrate: MP3 / 192 kbit/s / 44.1 Khz / Joint Stereo
Total Time: 51 min 18 sec
Total Size: 70.7 mb
WebSite: http://steveolivermusic.com/


The opening track, “Magic World” is a percussion-driven number, which sets the tone for this whole transformation into another dimension. The acoustic guitar stylings are enhanced by those great rhythms, provided by Roger Friend. This feeling is carried through to other intriguing tracks, such as the title track "3-D." With Harvey Mason contributing the drum beat, Tom Shuman adding the piano, Steve Oliver is able to give you some beautiful guitar work.

"Wings of Spring" is a very up-tempo number. This is the kind of song that will make you get up and dance while feeling the energy through the vocals of Steve Oliver. The percussion builds and the piano provides the melody. "Chips & Salsa," the Latin-flavored, first single off the disc, jumps at you with bold guitar licks and percussion, and the understated piano. This is one track you never want to end! "Oh Yeah," "She’s Got the Way-O" and "Funhouse," featuring Eric Marienthal on a boomin’ sax, continue the groove and keep the party going!

While most instrumental artists in smooth jazz tend to keep the vocals to a minimum, Steve Oliver hits big with three of the best vocals heard in a long time. Steve’s voice, while usually only heard in combination with his guitar, lets loose on "You Rescued Me," "Let It Go," and "See You Soon." Each of these tunes add an R&B texture that fits in well with the rest of the disc. The only cover, John Lennon’s "Imagine," is done with such finesse that it is almost tearful.

With exciting rhythms, amazing vocals and impeccable guitar work, Steve Oliver has now shown us a new, deeper dimension of what he is capable of. This CD, 3D, is certain to be the benchmark for others to be measured against.


TRACKLIST
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1. Magic World (5:02)
2. Wings of Spring (4:24)
3. You Rescued Me (4:03)
4. Chips and Salsa (3:55)
5. She's Got the Way-O (4:12)
6. Oh Yeah (4:07)
7. Let It Go (4:31)
8. 3-D "Third Dimension" (4:51)
9. Funhouse (3:33)
10. In the Shade of Cool (3:51)
11. Imagine (4:57)
12. See You Soon (3:52)


Guest Artists:
Tom Schuman
Eric Marienthal
Harvey Mason