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Mosaic - The Best of John Klemmer, Vol. 1

John Klemmer

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Album Review

In the early 1970s, when John Klemmer left Don Ellis' Orchestra and went out on his own, he soon discovered a formula that worked. An innovator with the electric saxophone, Klemmer mostly caressed the melodies on his commercial recordings, letting his sound tell the story. These easy-listening sounds (which included the major hit "Touch") helped lead the way to today's pop/jazz scene. This 1996 CD sampler has selections from 1975's Touch (including the title cut), Barefoot Ballet, Arabesque, Lifestyle (Living and Loving), Brazilia and Blowin' Gold (which, dating from 1969, predates Klemmer's pop success). The lack of variety between the songs is a minus for those who listen closely, but may be a plus for others who use this CD mostly for romantic backgrounds. Klemmer is joined by oversized rhythm sections that sometimes utilize keyboardist Dave Grusin and guitarist Larry Carlton; he is purposely restrained and plays prettily throughout.

Customer Reviews

Love this album

There was dating and then there was the blue room at a friend's house with Mosaic playing in the background.... Bolero is too short, Klemmer's Mosaic is the perfect sound track for a lengthy passionate night. The beauty of Touch, the gentleness of Caress, the sensual visions conjured up by Barefoot Ballet. A superb compilation by a master of carnal exchanges.

Why are they hiding Barefoot Ballet?

Klemmer is the the best. Why are they hiding the Barefoot Ballet tunes? It needs to be fully made available here. Next to TOUCH, I think this was his best. Amazon has used copies going for over $50.

John Klemmer's Best Music

Pure gold, pure magic, pure passion, and romance for the saxophone lover,but no one CD can contain all of Klemmer's great music. This recording is a buried treasure of sexy songs and mellifluous melodies and should but on every jazz lover's must have list. Don't miss this recording! Klemmer is the master of romantic mood music! Kick back with a glass of wine, a beautiful woman, and be prepared to be mesmerized into a world of ecstasy and
Saxuality. Simply divine music....

Biography

Born: July 3, 1946 in Chicago, IL

Genre: Jazz

Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

An active composer and an innovator on the electrified saxophone (using echo effects quite effectively), John Klemmer was also a very strong Coltrane-inspired acoustic tenor saxophonist. His solo saxophone recordings preceded smooth jazz and new age and his variety of projects earned him a great deal of crossover appeal that includes his music sampled by hip-hop artists of the '90s. Over the course of his career, Klemmer collaborated with...
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