Saxmen always seem intent on giving listeners a fair amount of pleasure, as ( ) and now on demonstrate. -- who started his career in the '80s as an R&B singer and does a nifty quiet storm dance on -- commits to this concept in the most logical way possible; for two key tracks, he relies on the writing and trip-hoppy production expertise of and , who hit pay dirt with last year on -- what else? -- . On the title track, winds his swaying soprano melody over an odd meter, skittery percussion bed before going a little out and improvising just a bit. takes a similar route, only with more clicking and a deeper bass sound. Elsewhere, turns to labelmate/guitarist , who engages in a blues meets hip-hop playground on restraining his own electric so the saxman can hit all the high notes without producer interference. pays tribute to his fallen comrade (and stylistic soul mate) with a spunky cover -- similarly arranged to 's version -- of the / hit Like , , and knows how to hit the little adventure spots in the mix, turning even the simplest melodies into truly pleasurable listening experiences. ~ Jonathan Widran