Review of Marsalis CD: "Loved Ones"
It's been a few years since I've been able to listen to music while working -- just haven't been able to focus like I used to, even if there are no vocals to cause distraction. What a wonderful and pleasant surprise when I discovered that I could enjoy this CD while working! The music is calm but not boring. There are several up-tempo pieces but they don't cause my mind to wander from my work. I could (and do!) listen to this CD almost every day and have purchased copies for several friends and family members. Definitely 5 stars!

Loved Ones hit the spot!
Great arrangements of familiar tunes. Ellis and Branford have a wonderful musical rapport, sounding comfortable together, and open to creating, exciting improv.

Great ballads and mature, eclectic piano.
I was pleasantly surprised at the synergy that father and son brought to bear with this album. Great ballads, a great listen.
Round out your Branford Marsalis collection with this one, you won't regret it.

Classic Jazz
I bought this one on a whim but its now certainly one of my favourite albums. This one is an absolute classic!! Its so simply arranged and uncluttered; just the horn and the piano. This is a keeper for any jazz fan.

Smooth and Romantic Jazz
This CD was in the CD player at a hotel I stayed at near New Orlean's French Quarter while working there for a month on business. What an introduction to jazz. From the opening piano chords of Delilah's theme to the last saxaphone blast, this album is a smooth and seamless ensemble of melodic tunes from America's formost musical family. The songs never fail to transform my mood even after listening to this CD over a hundred times.