Artist: The Dangling Success
Title: City Life
Genre: Smooth Jazz
Label: Electric Reels
Website: http://danglingsuccess.com
Product Link: http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000034450
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Download "Catch The Groove": http://mileshighproductions.com/releases/citylife/mp3s/catchthegroove.zip

The Dangling Success is an all-instrumental smooth jazz band that maintains a steady groove throughout their recent release City Life. Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of living in the city the band�s view is one that is positive and alluring as shown on the cover. The picture invites you to a late night jazz club where you can unwind and find yourself in a place that you will want to remain.

City Life is an exceptional recording in every way. The band, which consists of Mark Niekrewicz (all saxes), Gioron Wilkins, Sr. (guitar), Mike McDonough (bass), Paul Rossman (drums, percussion) and Daniel Odescalchi (keyboards) are a fine compliment to each other on all the tracks. They maintain an ideal degree of consistency through and through on this CD, enough to please any jazz listener.

"Catch The Groove" is a fine example of what this band produces on a regular basis; it serves as their poster child for the sound created on City Life. With a bevy of original material to present they veer off into cover land taking The Rolling Stones tune "Beast of Burden" and make it their own. In fact as it turns out, it is one of the best tracks on the album. While they do not offer anything new or innovative they are a solid band that can command your attention and easily rival any of their contemporaries in the genre.

With 13 strong tracks to offer up The Dangling Success does not seem to be dangling anywhere at all, they have a firm foothold on their sound, presentation, and recording process and are in position to find great success with many smooth jazz radio stations around the globe.

This CD is highly recommended listening for jazz fans and those that are looking for a nice musical getaway that will provide relaxation and many hours of enjoyment.

4/5 Stars

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

September 29, 2009

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Tracks:
01. City Life
02. Catch the Groove
03. Still Together
04. Better Late Than Never
05. Finally Home
06. Morning Sunshine
07. Beast of Burden
08. Private Party
09. Heaven Sent
10. Europa
11. Last Call
12. Better Late Than Never (Radio Cut)
13. City Life (Radio Cut)