Roger Smith Just Enough Jazz Music CD Review

Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Just Enough gets. Just Enough stated simply is one of Roger Smith’s best CDs to date.

Just Enough will grab your attention right out of the gate with Rough Cut and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song Friday, which is another great track by the way.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Roger Smith’s most impressive releases ever.

Just Enough is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you're even mildly into Jazz music.

While the entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 4 - I’ll Always Love You, track 11 - Just Another Day, and track 13 - Friday

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Rough Cut. Great track!

Just Enough Release Notes:

Roger Smith originally released Just Enough on April 6, 2004 on the Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Rough Cut 2. Just Enough 3. Vega 4. I'll Always Love You 5. Workin' It 6. Sunset Dreams 7. Hali' Imile 8. Friday 9. Tunisina 10. Perfect Circle 11. Just Another Day 12. Roger's Groove 13. Friday - (remix)

Personnel: Roger Smith (piano, electric piano, organ, programming); Phillip Ingram, Lynne Fiddmont, Rachael Santos, Carol Toca, The Temptations (vocals); Cornelious Daniels (various instruments, programming); Peter White, Derek Allen; Arthur Marbury (various instruments); Dino Soldo (soprano saxophone); Norbert Statchel (tenor saxophone); Dave Koz (saxophone); Adolpho Acosta (trumpet); Thom Rotella, Kevin Chokan, Ray Raymond (guitar); Mike Tores (percussion).

Producers include: Peter White, Roger Smith, Derek Allen, Cornelious Daniels, Arthur Marbury.

Recorded at Hollywood Sound, Hollywood, California and O'Henry Studios, Burbank, California.