Since 1998, and the release of his debut CD ‘James Café’, Jimmy Sommers has been redefining the boundaries of contemporary jazz. The power of Sommers is in his creativity and his ability to blur the genre into shades of R&B, Latin and Dance. He is doing all that, and then some, in collaboration with veteran R&B songwriter, producer George Nash Jr. exclusive producer and cousin of vocalist Eric Benét who also is featured on this CD singing "Stay A While" and "I'll Be A Friend". So sit back, relax, and enjoy the first release from Jimmy Sommers catalogue of excellent saxophone playing over romantic rhythmic grooves that define the smooth jazz genre. REVIEWS: Style Kimberly St. Val Arts Editor Speed Limit: 95 MPH www.trafficzine.com There are instances you crave the company of fellow James Café users as this album mixes a Café feel with a homey taste. This album is definitely a futuristic rendition of smooth jazz. In a day and age where Cafés and Coffee shops are multiplying, his album is sure to be a plus at these establishments. Each song on the album features a mixture of vocals and instrumentals that naturally calms the troubled soul. It is perfect for an idealistic indoor date with the candles and dinner or even as an accompaniment to a good book or solo supper. For anyone who relishes good soulful music with all its genuineness, originality and perfection and a pinch of spice, this album is the best. www.ink19.com The man rocks!!! Reviewer: Victor Rodgers from FPO, AP United States This is one of those that I took a chance on...and I was not disappointed! The flow throughout the CD was jazz with a R&B funk! None of his guest artist "mails it in". I kept waiting for that one that I wanted to skip, and it didn't happen. If you're trying to turn a young lady on to the world of smooth jazz, put on the candles, break out the wine, and play this...it's on!! Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide www.jazzsteps.com He wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on this program with the exception of "Can't Make You Love Me" (Mike Reid) and "Feels So Right'' (Diane Warren) which tells you a lot about his compositional integrity and his ability to write for artists outside of the smooth jazz genre. The highlights on this great CD is Jimmy Sommer''s excellent sax stylings that wrap listeners in his sexy, intimately smooth sound initially on the eponymous opener and then surround Eric Benét on great vocals on "Stay A While". Sommers blows a great set that makes this CD a must have.