{"product_id":"mike-mandel-sky-music","title":"Mike Mandel – Sky Music","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eMike Mandel – Sky Music\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"110\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eSky Music\u003c\/em\u003e is a polished and melodic jazz fusion album from acclaimed keyboardist and composer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMike Mandel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Best known for his work as a session musician and his contributions to jazz, fusion, and contemporary instrumental music, Mandel delivers a sophisticated collection of performances that blend jazz improvisation with accessible melodies and impeccable musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"504\"\u003eThe album features a mix of original compositions and inventive reinterpretations, highlighting Mandel's expressive keyboard work and refined arrangements. Standout tracks include the atmospheric \u003cem data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"700\"\u003ePyramids\u003c\/em\u003e, the vibrant \u003cem data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eElephant \u0026amp; Castle\u003c\/em\u003e, and the energetic \u003cem data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"763\"\u003eJupiter Finger\u003c\/em\u003e. The album also features distinctive jazz-fusion takes on \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJust The Way You Are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bringing fresh perspectives to two modern classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eCombining elements of jazz-funk, smooth jazz, and late-1970s fusion, \u003cem data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eSky Music\u003c\/em\u003e offers a warm, melodic sound that appeals to fans of artists such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBob James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDavid Sanborn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLee Ritenour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSpyro Gyra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eA rewarding listen for collectors of jazz fusion, contemporary jazz, and sophisticated instrumental music, \u003cem data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003eSky Music\u003c\/em\u003e remains an underrated gem from the golden age of melodic fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1519\" data-section-id=\"caciq5\"\u003ePyramids – 6:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1540\" data-section-id=\"1es5i9n\"\u003eJust The Way You Are – 5:14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1573\" data-section-id=\"pvc337\"\u003eElephant \u0026amp; Castle – 5:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1615\" data-section-id=\"xuo3v9\"\u003ePeg – 3:52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1631\" data-section-id=\"179uywg\"\u003eAs Fine As You Are – 5:37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1662\" data-section-id=\"1f7jmwl\"\u003eJupiter Finger – 5:05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1689\" data-section-id=\"691t77\"\u003eAnother Kind Of Spring – 4:39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ItHC6giONc?si=gm51oapyqsIe4j5V\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanguard Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54403287122262,"sku":"VSD 79409","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ae27a89c-c6d5-4423-9862-5ec33324b46d.jpg?v=1783009064","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/mike-mandel-sky-music","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}