Serenade in Blue by Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio

Quite a few of the songs have been on Wright’s solo piano albums, but the Trio breathes new life into them and makes them really shine. Although the mood is fairly consistent from start to finish, the pieces are distinctive, making this CD easy on the ears in the background or with full concentration. The CD opens with “Ultracool Cats,” a piece that is a bit aloof and yet playful, setting the tone for the album. “Nightlife” is one of my favorites - cool, silky, and graceful - what a great tune for a slow dance! I really like “Mirage,” too. On the dark side, it hides a mysterious secret as it teases and tantalizes. “The Humble Bumblebee” is as easy-going as they come as it moseys from flower to flower without a care in the world. “Afterglow” is a bit more reflective and thoughtful. “Momentum” is more energetic, but remains in the cool and breezy groove. “Driftwood” floats freely on a cloud of sea foam, in no rush to go anywhere. I really enjoyed reviewing “Jazz Escapades” and look forward to hearing what else the Clayton Wright Trio comes up with. Recommended for fans of mellow jazz.

This album is amazingly interesting, sort of intellectually inspiring, and fun

Reviewer: Ivan Shostokovitch

One finds funny melodies and sort of cool bebop rhythms, which persist and drive on and on into hysteria, the kind of jazz that college students or jazz people crave. I listen over and over and discover new notes every time. This album is amazingly interesting, sort of intellectually inspiring, and fun to listen to. Crazy ! ! !

REVIEW FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

Brilliant Piece of Music

There is nothing to critise this piece,just alot of never ending praises. This piece was really playful in the ear, such as the bass intro which was done so well, the beat is flowings, and the polyrythms are make you want to keep listening, and last but not least the piano, the dynamics the chord changes are just fantastic.

Thank you for posting this wonderful piece on garageband, my next advice is to get it on record or cd, or i-tunes.

Extra Credit: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Melody, Beat, Originality, Best Potential Movie Soundtrack.

- mdubyckyj

Westland, Michigan

April 13th, 2007

REVIEW FROM GARAGEBAND.COM

Ah yeah... Herbie Hancock meets Barry White

You think you're in for a poetry reading at first with the string bass solo, but then the piano kicks it into "Barry White" mode with some serious soul. Turn the lights down low, baby 'cause this date is getting ready to sizzle. Bass and drums keep me grooving the whole time while the piano solo sets the mood. Towards the end, the piano really gets passionate with a Debussy flare then resolves sweetly as if to say last night went really well.

Extra Credit: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Beat, Mood.

- FisherStreet

Salisbury, North Carolina

March 28th, 2007

REVIEW:

Yeah

Nice. This puts me in a relaxed mood. Good job. I love to hear that upright Bass. A grooving track in a mellow kind of way. Everybody complement the next. The first word that came to mind when I heard the Piano come in was Beautiful. This is a beautiful work of Art.

Extra Credit: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Production, Mood, Best Feel Good Track.

- sykes18

Westchester, Illinois

April 7th, 2007

REVIEW FROM GARAGEBAND.COM:

Very nice tempo/intro

I like the groove that is presented here. The rythm is catchy and very groovy. The bass is very effective and is dominant as it should be here. The piano does a good job of playing around the groove. I like the old school ending.

- superflyband

Chatham, Ontario, Canada

April 11th, 2007

Average Customer Review: 4