Window Shopping, released in early 2006, employed the talents of acclaimed contemporary jazz guitarist and producer Ken Navarro. A mutual friend was responsible for the creative pairing when she suggested Ken contact Jack for some ideas on Internet radio resources. A longtime admirer of Ken’s work, Jack was thrilled. The two had a real connection right away, and as Jack was beginning preliminary work on Window Shopping, he asked if Ken might be interested in contributing a song or making an appearance on the album. Ken was more than interested, and in addition to producing the CD, he provided all the guitar tracks as well as an original composition entitled “Bright Spot.” “It was great working with Ken on this project and drawing on his experience not only as a musician and producer, but also as a label owner and an icon in this genre for years,” says Jack.
An unpredicted firestorm of accolades followed the release of Window Shopping. A 2006 top ten with Smooth Jazz News, Window Shopping would also find itself a favorite on several other year-end lists and reviewers.
“I’m very flattered by being included in these lists and owe a lot of thanks to my fans,” said Jack. “Window Shopping has opened up so many doors for me. The band and I are really psyched about 2007 and look forward to reaching out to an even larger audience.”
What the critics are saying about Window Shopping:
“It’s jam packed full of talent with its highlight being some of the hottest, most sophisticated sax playing around today.”
- Susan Lozinak, Jazz Review
“…sophisticated arrangements, creative improvisation and stellar musicianship.”
- Ian Cooke, ContemporaryJazz.com
“…one of the most refreshing, stylish and urbane new CDs we've heard this year.”
- Sandy Shore, SmoothJazz.com
Jack is currently endorsed by Yamaha saxophones and SD Systems microphones. As an endorsee and clinician, he has performed clinics and concerts throughout the United States as well as Mexico and countries of the Pacific Rim.
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