Once In A Blue Universe (1997) ( )

Product Summary Label: Emd/higher Octave UPC: 00724384463823 Release Date: 8/26/1997 Buy.com Sku: 60248062 Item#: MPK9TR Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Midnight Swim - (featuring Dave Koz) ~ Craig Chaquico 2. Holding Back The Years ~ Craig Chaquico 3. Dreamcatcher - (featuring Richard Elliot) ~ Craig Chaquico 4. Blue Universe (Kimberly's Eyes) - (featuring John Klemmer/3rd Force) ~ Craig Chaquico 5. Trade Winds ~ Craig Chaquico 6. Lights Out San Francisco - (featuring Peter White) ~ Craig Chaquico 7. Dipsea Trail ~ Craig Chaquico 8. Oceans Apart ~ Craig Chaquico 9. Feelin' Alright ~ Craig Chaquico 10. Indian Spring - (featuring Douglas Spotted Eagle) ~ Craig Chaquico 11. (untitled) - (hidden track) ~ Craig Chaquico 12. (untitled) - (hidden track) ~ Craig Chaquico 13. (untitled) - (hidden track) ~ Craig Chaquico (C) Higher Octave   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Personnel includes: Craig Chaquico, Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, John Klemmer, Peter White, Douglas Spotted Eagle, William Aura, Gregg Karukas. Already one of smooth jazz's best selling artists, guitarist Craig Chaquico is an artist least likely to need any sort of commercial boost; yet his fourth release Once in a Blue Universe sacrifices a bit of his trademark subdued musical spirituality for slick pop elements that seem calculated to increase his stature and sales. Fortunately, he doesn't let these inclusions -- which include appearances by Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, and Peter White; production help from Boney James producer Paul Brown; and two cover tunes -- detract from the buoyant, strolling acoustic flair that dominates his melodies. Then again, the few tunes featuring only Chaquico and the blues/rock touch of keyboardist Ozzie Ahlers are the standouts, reminding listeners of the simplicity and originality of his first two discs. The tandem's throbbing cover of Dave Mason's "Feelin' Alright" perfectly captures their intense yet often playful partnership, as well as their rock roots. Chaquico will no doubt gain fans of more typical pop-jazz fare with his wider palette this time, but none of the additions reveal his true artistry like the disc's best cut, "Indian Springs," a floating, highly atmospheric tribute to the Southwest featuring the graceful Native American flute shadings of Douglas Spotted Eagle. ~ Jonathan Widran   Compilation Appearances Force Of Nature Instrumental Moods Vol. 1-Smooth Grooves Gentle Force Driving Force Sweet & Sexy Best Of New Urban Jazz   Associated Artists and Works Freeman, Russ (Guitar) Freeman, Russ (Piano) Freeman, Russ (Piano)   Technical Info Release Date : 08/26/1997 Original Release Date : 1997 Catalog ID : 44638 Label : Higher Octave Number of Discs : 1 Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00724384463823    Product Image