Track Listing

1. Blackbird - featuring Dave Koz and Jeff Koz
2. Isn't She Lovely - featuring John Stoddart
3. Charlotte's Song - featuring Peter White
4. Brahms' Lullaby - featuring Brian Culbertson
5. You'll Be in My Heart (Kala's Lullaby) - featuring Steve Kujala, Grant Geissman, and Brad Cole
6. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star - featuring Dave Koz and Jeff Koz
7. When You Wish Upon a Star - featuring David Benoit
8. Hush Little Baby - featuring Bruce Watson
9. Somewhere Over the Rainbow - featuring Rick Braun
10. Lullaby for Isabella - featuring Dave Koz and Jeff Koz
11. Afro Cuban Lullaby - featuring Bruce Watson
12. All the Pretty Horses/Scarborough Fair - featuring Grant Geissman and Brad Cole
13. You Can Close Your Eyes - featuring Norman Brown
14. Golden Slumber- featuring Dave Koz and Jeff Koz

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2337 in Music
• Brand: Warner Brothers
• Released on: 2002-09-24
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Amazon.com
This is a real sleeper of an album, literally. Smooth-jazz musicians--including Peter White, Dave Koz, Norman Brown, David Benoit, and others--play music here to put babies to sleep. Fans of New Age music, specifically what came out of the Pacific Northwest in the '80s, may find many of these 14 tracks reminiscent of that period. Long-time listeners of smooth-jazz radio may be reminded of the kind of ethereal, spacey music that was played in the early days of the format. Many of the songs are as obvious as Brian Culbertson's somnambulating "Brahms' Lullaby" and Koz's "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," but some are inspired choices with creative arrangements and strong performances. Koz and his brother Jeff shine on the Beatles' title tune and the other Lennon/McCartney chestnut, "Blackbird." Brown's take on James Taylor's "You Can Close Your Eyes" is also moving, while not straying from the stillness of the concept. Perhaps the standout track is the superb performance of vocalist John Stoddart on Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely." --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews

Indescribably Beautiful
From the first lush, bell-like sounds of "Blackbird", it's obvious that this CD is all about the lullaby. And I've never heard a prettier collection of music in my life.

Maybe it's the sentimentality of being the father of a 15-month old, but more than a few tracks brought me near to tears, and that's on the first listen. Each expressive note evokes the sounds of a small stuffed animal, mobile, etc playing those tinky notes that sounds like the sweetest music ever played. Highlights are "Blackbird", Brahm's Lullaby, "When You Wish Upon A Star", "Golden Slumber", and....."Isn't She Lovely". The soft, amazing, understated vocal for this song creates an interpretation that floored me. Be warned - you will never forget it. It's a reworking of the song that rises well above Stevie Wonder's and really brings out the words in a whole new, beautiful way.

I'm sure this is not for everyone. It's very mellow. There's no great improvisations for the jazz purists. But it's a great sound and I think every new parent should receive a copy.

Just what this mommy was looking for
I bought this to play as background music during my son's naps. I can't tell whether he likes it better than any of the other music I put on for him, but it's my absolute favorite.

The music is relaxing but not boring. Each piece offers a gorgeous arrangement, mostly of songs you'll find familiar. Sometimes as I hear the strains of the CD coming through the baby monitor, I just feel overwhelmed. The music is so peaceful, it just makes me feel sentimental about my precious little boy and how I wish everything in his world could always be as gentle as this music is.

Amazing
This is probably the most beautiful lullaby collection I've ever heard. My 2 1/2 year old son absolutely adores it . . . especially the versions of Hush, Baby and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. The music is far from old fashioned, yet it is amazingly relaxing and calming --- even for a very excitable little boy. While it is great for a small child, I find it the perfect music for adults to listen to when taking a nice relaxing bubble bath or trying to unwind for the evening.

I'm a huge Dave Koz fan and always adore his selection of guest artists (Peter White, David Benoit) and this CD is no exception. They all made fabulous contributions to this album.