According to next week’s Billboard charts, keyboardist Keiko Matsui (pictured left) has maintained the top position in the contemporary jazz charts. Deep Blue is a pleasing mixture of new-age melodies, classical overtones and relaxed vibes. It is Matsui’s 12th record.
1. Keiko Matsui Deep Blue (Narada Jazz/Virgin).
2. Brian Culbertson Nice & Slow (Atlantic)
3. Various Artists A Twist of Marley: A Tribute (GRP)
4. Spyro Gyra In Modern Times (Heads Up)
5. Marcus Miller M Squared (Telarc)
6. St. Germain Tourist (Blue Note)
7. Wayman Tisdale Face to Face (Atlantic)
8. Dave Koz The Dance (Capitol)
9. The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman Life in the Tropics (Peak/Concord)
10. Rick Braun Kisses in the Rain (Warner Bros.)
Compiled from a national sample of sales reports collected, compiled and provided by SoundScan. Copyright 2001, BPI Communications Inc. and SoundScan Inc.
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