Tom Braxton is one of the most respected artists on today’s jazz scene, and with his newest album Endless Highway, it’s not difficult to see why.
Braxton’s saxophone playing is absolutely flawless. Sax is an instrument that can sometimes get overshadowed by supporting instruments, but with Braxton the saxophone completely carries the music.
One of the highlights on the album is the track “Ventura Highway,” which features vocals by Arthur Dyer. Dyer’s voice and Braxton’s playing complement each other really well, with the result being an awesome break from the instrumental tracks on the rest of the album, without losing the overall feel of Endless Highway.
As can happen often with instrumental albums, Endless Highway hits a lull where each song sounds indistinguishable from the one preceding it. Luckily, this lull only lasts for about three songs, and Braxton steps it up in the following tracks...MORE
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