{"product_id":"laid-back-digital-cd-download","title":"Laid Back (Digital CD Download)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt Doesn't Matter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was originally composed by Chet Catallo for the platinum album \"Morning Dance\" (1978). Guitarist Catallo was a member of the group Spyro Gyra in their earlier period. Ronny's version is a bit funkier compared to the laid-back original. Ronny's group performed this tune already live in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crjazz.com\/mp3.htm\"\u003e2002\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eFrom these roots we follow Ronny's path with \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003eStringa Lickin Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Ronny is painting his view of music with precise chords. And when he is running the octaves, the title is understandable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo Special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is foremost a journey into instrumental R\u0026amp;B. In the second part of the tune Ronny reaches the fields of jazz turning on the tempo in a fierce improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003ePeople Make The World Go Round \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis a tune which was released first time on Michael Jackson's album \" Ben\" (1972). This song is very popular in the smooth jazz genre. Artists like Richard Elliot, Bob Baldwin, Walter Beasley, Ron Carter have covered this song but also Marcus Miller, Hugh Masekela or Ramsey Lewis. Ronny Smith's version is featuring George \"Wake\" Campbell on sax.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOn \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003eCall Me \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRonnie Smith shows more of his talent. Starting with a sultry melody he soon dives into jazz improvisation which makes this song vivid. \u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe title song \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003eGot Groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is featuring Trendle Thomas on keys. I appreciate that Ronny's band members have some space to expand their solo as Ronny does in a fabulous way.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eComparing both previous tunes with the cover\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003e Before You Go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by George Benson one understands that writing a song is a difficult art. Ronny perfectly masters the finesse of George Benson's original and also shines in guitar solos.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWith his own compositions like \u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMountain Road\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ronny shows his ability to combine melody phrases with guitar improvisations in a superior way. His affinity for jazz is unmistakable.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003eDo That \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis the final prove that Ronny's agility, speedness and vituosity need no improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRonny Smith's album \"Got Groove\" is a delicacy for all guitar lovers\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491385966865,"sku":"615341012","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/4648\/0913\/files\/1400x1400_3.jpg?v=1746207554","url":"https:\/\/ronnysmith.myshopify.com\/products\/laid-back-digital-cd-download","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}