Cindy's Lifetime
5
By Zane Hang
Cindy has the right balance between Tony and herself on this album, right down to the Gretsch kit. Not only does Cindy give tony a proper tribute to his style and his tunes on this album, but she injects her own unique playing style in there and truly makes the music feel like her own, especially with the other amazing musicians on the record, each amazing players in their own right. Tony or not, this album truly shows Cindy in her own element playing the music she loves with an amazing set of musicians.
Fusion Throwback
5
By bennymorton
The mix is reminiscent of 70's fusion like Lifetime, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Return To Forever, but the playing is more fresh and often more refined. Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana (Carlos Santana's wife) has some pretty big shoes to fill, but she certainly rises to the occasion. The tunes are tight and extremely well-performed. Tony would be proud.
How could I have missed this?
5
By zoe booker
A woman drummer who rocks. Her style is so tight. I am just amazed at how good this cd sounds.
Once in a lifetime
5
By TabeGhomas
I disagree with the review below that this was a poor mix. I actually really enjoy the mix in the way of its organicness, and how natural each instrument sounds and the separation between the group. Each instrument sounds full, dark, and dynamic in the context of the full mix, and I really enjoy that. Playing-wise, Cindy just kills it. She not only nails Tony's parts, but she brings in her own flavor that would definitely make Tony smile. The band is also incredible, and Cindy gives them their times to shine too, even though her name's the one on the cover, and I really respect that. Cindy's an insane drummer, the band's incredible, and the mix is amazing. Sounds like a winner to me.
She is worth it, the album is worth it!
5
By KD-Bop
Cindy Blackman's latest album takes me back to that era where Miles, Mahavishnu Orchestra and of course Tony Williams' created some of the greatest modern jazz ever.
On this "Another Lifetime" Cindy clearly gives tribute to her number one influence (Tony Williams). There is a great amount of Tony’s sound but there is plenty she can call her own. It is still all so fresh for the times.
This album captures the great sound of guitarist, Mike Stern as well as Organist Doug Carne, and bassist Benny Reitvald.
I’m glad I have this record in my collection. It’s worth the download! Make sure you see her and her band when she comes to your town.
She is worth it, the album is worth it!
Not bad, but poor mix
3
By idaboy
Hard to tell what's going on here, because the recording mix is so muddy....
