Smoothjazz.com Review
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An engaging, world-class album!
Here, submitted for your aural perusal, is a most listenable musical journey from talented San Antonio, Texas-based composer/keyboardist Anthony Pope. WITH ALL MY HEART is loaded with engaging original melodies and first-rate playing, not only from Mr. Pope, but from his solid sidemen. They include sax man Richard Potter, guitarist Robert Marquez, and trumpeter Al Gomez, along with bassist Fred Glasgow, drummer Derick Hendrick, and percussion programmer Nathan James Fair. Anthony Pope's touch on the keys, whether it be piano or synth, is artful, sensitive and world-class, bringing the most out of his tasty compositions and arrangements. Tempos and moods vary nicely on this collection of 11 tunes, from the hauntingly delicate "Two to Tango" to the lively "Straight Up, which features fine solo work from both Potter on sax and Marquez on electric guitar. To my ear, the highlights from this fine album are the two beautiful sax-driven ballads, "Only You" and the title track, together with the aforementioned "Two to Tango," the catchy "Just Like That," and the passionately intense guitar-based "Just Let Me Be." Good stuff here, and without question worthy of your consideration. Anthony Pope's WITH ALL MY HEART is gourmet musical food that goes down easily and will totally satisfy your hunger for quality Smooth Jazz! ~ SCOTT O'BRIEN
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Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com
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Magical!
Pope's compositions are a magical mix of classical, gospel, jazz, pop, R&B and world. With All My Heart features eleven jazz based instrumentals. The songs are smooth, showcasing first class musicians and a colorful blend of textures, tempos and tones. 'One Day At A Time' has a catchy, steady rhythm melding with innovative, modern jazz keys. 'Only You' is an alluring song with a sultry sax mingling with subtle instrumentation. 'Two To Tango' is a soulful dance of musical styles that is elegant and suave. Anthony Pope's music is special and every song on With All My Heart is performed with heart and soul!
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