"Smooth man, smooth."

That's how I would describe this album. Although it does swing at times, to me it is more characteristic of smooth jazz. And I mean smooth! These guys make music that is like a decadent triple chocolate mousse cake-smooth beyond smooth, and so rich that it has to be eaten very, very slowly.

Yes, this album is that good.

Surprisingly, the instrumentation is pretty simple. Just a rollicking piano, a bass that plays like there is no tomorrow, guitar, timpani, and vibes thrown in for good measure. And of course, you can't forget the most important sound maker of all--the smooth vocals of Jason Harms.

With the short instrumentation and the predominant vocals of a single guy, some folks may want to call this lounge music, but they are sadly mistaken. While this music would be good to listen to in a lounge, it is too good to be sullied by the lounge music moniker.

This album starts out with "Here's One," the album's first radio release. It begins with timpani drums and carries this very cool vibe throughout. The melody and lyrics are ultra-catchy, so it should be a big hit. After that, we get "Girly Girl," a fast-paced song guaranteed to get the crowds dancing.

In mentioning the other memorable tracks on this album, it's a hard call--all of the tracks are excellent! But some of the standouts include "Moonlight in Vermont," "Surry with the Fringe on Top," "Sixteen Tons," and "Leaning Into You."

The old jazz standard, "Moonlight in Vermont," is played faster than I have ever heard it played before. The execution on the piano solo is superb, and Jason's voice is perfect for the scat section. "Surry with the Fringe on Top," probably my favorite song on the album, is a brand new take on the Rogers and Hammerstein number from the musical Oklahoma. The vibe solo in the middle, the resonating deep piano chords, and of course the vocals make for an interesting combination. "Sixteen Tons" features a nice section where the guitar and vibes trade bars, while "Leaning Into You" (a song of understated coolness), comes in a close second as my favorite song.

I also have to mention the hidden track with the original version of "Lida Rose." Don't you love that barbershop harmony!

I highly recommend this album.