Various Artists - Smooth Ones [CD]

Those seeking a groove-filled compilation of modern-day smooth jazz from the Rendezvous Music label will find this one more than satisfactory. It features cuts from artists such as Kirk Whalum, Praful, Kyle Eastwood, Wayman Tisdale, Philippe Saisse, and Mindi Abair, among others. Particularly hip is the Philippe Saisse Trio's groovy, Ramsey Lewis-styled reading of Steely Dan's "Do It Again," Marc Antoine's flamenco-inflected hip-hop jazz on "Mediterraneo," and Rick Braun's "Notorious."