I get no satisfaction out of writing negative reviews. The production and the arrangements are polished. Leemon is clearly a talented producer. The majority of the tracks lack the depth and texture of real instruments played by real people. Jazz was born out of an African-American experience that was equal parts suffering and celebration.
Jewish music shares a similar legacy.
But Jewish music is also fundamentally spiritual. Unfortunately the other cuts aren't as good. Most of my criticisms would probably disappear if the CD featured real-live musicians. But the critic in me feels compelled to respond to the work on its own terms. All rights reserved.