Goin' Public
's music falls into the
contemporary jazz
/
smooth jazz
area, being mildly funky and
R&B
-ish
jazz
. The musicianship is excellent and the originals are likable, but none of the musicians display an original personality. Guitarist
John Valentino
has the best spots and shows versatility, sounding like
Wes Montgomery
one moment and closer to
Larry Carlton
the next. Overall, this is a relaxing set of superior background music. No chances are taken, but it does create a pleasant atmosphere. ~ Scott Yanow