Jamie Williams – After Hours
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Jamie Williams Music
Saxophonist Jamie Williams has something to prove to the instrumental
jazz world. His spirited horn over tough grooves and hip-hop beats is a
hit-and-miss affair, with the album’s first few songs coming off as
generic as the smoothest of smooth jazz – with better melodic lines and
catchier rhythm. “Overjoyed” is an almost perfect effort with Jennifer
Hudson singing Stevie Wonder’s well-known lyrics. The album ends on a
stronger note, with more distinctive songs and fewer clichés. –forrest green III
