Golden Slumbers: A Father's Lullaby

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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

Disc 1:

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

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - wake up at 13th song
It's a wonderful CD. But my baby is always woke up by 13th song when it sings "you can close your eyes....." :)
Rating: - Love the Music!
I love this music! My baby gets so relaxed by it, she'll even let us give her a bath without fussing (a miracle!). Such sweet music.
Rating: - Ordering my 2nd copy!
My mom gave me this CD when my son was born 4 years ago.It brings me vivid memories of sitting in the rocker kissing his sweet head of hair, overwhelmed with love for this new little life.Every time I pop it in, it brings tears to my eyes.I often grab my little guy for a cuddle when I play it...he knows it's "our song" and that it makes mommy cry because I love him so much.I'm buying a second copy to keep in our keepsake box, just in case my original gets scratched---that's how much it means ... Read More
Rating: - fathers lullaby
I was given this as gift and still love it!! Have given many a copy as gift myself...very pretty and moving
Rating: - LIstening for 6 years
We saw this advertised on a United in flight commercial! We bought it and loved it right away.My son has listened to it for nap time and bed time for almost 6 years now!Nice selections, some familiar songs and some new ones.We enjoy Dave Koz music and our sonloves jazz and classical... we like to expose him to great music!Definitely a keeper and great to give as a gift!