First Love

When I first heard Everette back in the mid 90s, I thought he had something to say musically but it wasn't quite all together. Fortunately he didn't give up. His CDs, "All For You" and "In the Moment" are awesome. When I heard "First Love" I thought to myself "Everette is giving us a taste of several different flavors" from some straight ahead, to a couple of tracks with a nod to the Crusaders, smooth jazz of course and a lovely ballad. I like what Everette is doing and I especially like the fact he's comfortable on alto and tenor but I think he sounds best on tenor. I highly recommend this CD.

Had to listen to this CD a view times before I started reading the CD inlay. Yes, I've noticed that this was more then "just" another Smooth Jazz CD, bud it didn't really hit me because the music was on the background, after reading it all became clear. Everette is moving on, he is maturing after 18 years of Smooth Jazz. He delivered a great Smooth Jazz JAZZ album which is more Jazz then he has done on his solo recordings ever before. Just listening to these short 30 second clips on Amazon does not give you the big picture here. My advice is to buy this CD and keep on listening.The song "First Love" is actualy a great "in between" song, it is the link between his Smooth Jazz past and his new Jazz format. It will be track of my choice in the next episode of the SMooth Jazz Sax Show.Besides my enthusiasm about this release, I do have to say that I hope that Everette will continue making "normal" Smooth Jazz, he's a master in that great genre as well.Jur

Husband is a big fan and he loves jazz. Had to have this CD, so I purchased it for a birthday gift. Played it until I told him to stop. Now its in is car so I don't have to listen to it over and over again. If you love jazz this is a must have let me husband tell the story.

Great music for jazz lovers

After a disappointing cut on his last album, (Jukejoint), it is refreshing for Everette Harp to make an artistic and decidely spiritual comeback with "First Love's" release. The growth is evident and the apology to the Almighty seeks to ennoble his humaness as an artist.

sorry to say I never heard of everett harp.....saw a live performance this weekend..now Im hooked had to have this cd..i listen to it when Im in the car..getting dressed in the morning..suitable for whatever mood you are in..what can i say I'm a true fan now.

great cd if you like contemporay jazz. It met my expectations and I would recommend this cd to all jazz lovers

It was not what I expected. Didnt care for it at all, sold it at the Half Price book store