Tim Reeves debut album is aptly titled Something Special. Bucking the trend of artists who turn to producing their own work Reeves is better known on the production side of the industry. I only have one question—Tim why did you make us wait so long to hear those silky smooth caresses you lay down with your alto saxophone?

If you are enjoy that lounge like aroma of sweet jazz music that speaks to your soul then it will be hard for you to tear yourself away from this disc the first time it entices you. The more lucrative market for Reeves lies in mainstream jazz radio stations that cater to the appetite for excellent music such as we hear with 'Brighter Days' an original composition from the pen of Reeves or the luscious textures of the opening track 'Lincoln Drive' written by David Stevens who also appears on guitars and keyboards. 'Lincoln Drive' has those ethereal vibes that cause you to close your eyes and drift on each new note that arises from these fabulous musicians.

With songs bearing titles like 'Beloved', 'You're the One', 'Something Special' and the late James Striggles II's beautiful sonnet 'The Wedding Song' this is one of the more romantic albums to come our way in a very long time. The nice thing about this album being entirely instrumental is you don't have someone else's voice whispering in your ear when you snuggle in close to the one you love. If you dance this is nice slow romantic tasteful dance music. If you just like to snuggle this is the music to light the candles to.

I think this is the kind of ambience Elizabeth Barrett Browing must have dreamt of when she penned 'How do I love you, Let me count the ways, ' while her future husband Robert Browing was courting her.

Combining with James Striggles II on 'Beloved' James Reeves gives us a little different sound with a soprano saxophone. The result is a lighter sweeter bouquet. It sounds like on 'Nowhere' Ray Ellison may have programmed some xylophone to enhance the ethereal sound.

The CD is a kaleidoscope of talented artists and songwriters continually sliding over so the next one can take his seat. In addition to those already mentioned doing double duty as both songwriters and musicians on this album are George McSears (keyboards), Rayford Ellison (Keyboards) and David Stevens (guitars and keyboards).

Make a date with your wife or girlfriend, your hubby or boyfriend this week, light some candles and let James Reeves' Something Special set the mood for you.