Debut CD - "Last Call at the Tiki Bar"
Excerpt from a Recent Review
"Sun Soaked Blues Rock Reggae. Frank pounds piano blues as hot as the Caribbean sun and island jams as cool as a sunset breeze. His unique blend of music is just the anecdote to cure you from life's everyday doldrums, with witty, "what me worry" tunes about beaches, blondes, booze and bikinis." "feel good music" "playing on the works of Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman" "brings a smile to your face" "listeners will stick with the disc throughout" "8.6 out of 10" "Last Call At The Tiki Bar" captures the fun, excitement and high energy of Frank's live performances whether solo or fronting a full band."
"Sun Soaked Blues Rock Reggae. Frank pounds piano blues as hot as the Caribbean sun and island jams as cool as a sunset breeze. His unique blend of music is just the anecdote to cure you from life's everyday doldrums, with witty, "what me worry" tunes about beaches, blondes, booze and bikinis." "feel good music" "playing on the works of Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman" "brings a smile to your face" "listeners will stick with the disc throughout" "8.6 out of 10" "Last Call At The Tiki Bar" captures the fun, excitement and high energy of Frank's live performances whether solo or fronting a full band."
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A Little Bit of Sunshine
NeuFutur Magazine April 9, 2009
There is so little in the way of feel good music out today, and it really takes someone like Frank Jurgens to inject a little bit of sunshine to what is a pretty bleak era of music. “Date Night, the Game” is a track that ties together a wide swath of music, playing on the works of individuals like Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, and even Warren Zevon. The chorus hits and sticks with listeners, no matter how long it may be since the last time that individuals have heard the disc. “Last Call At The Tiki Bar”, the titular track, is another high point for Jurgens on the disc. The track itself continues the trends heard during “Date Night, the Game” while adding some interesting new twists and turns to the mix.
This means that the track showcases a love for the works of a Randy Newman, with a piano line that will titillate while keeping a solid momentum. “I Ain’t Proud About It Baby” is another album-expanding track: a fifties sound comes forth that taps both the rockabilly and early rock style, while still showcasing Jurgens’ unique allure. The track deftly balances the instrumental and vocal sides to Jurgens’ album, with each side going full-bore throughout the song. “Who’s That Lady With the Long Blonde Curly Hair” continues to shake things up, with Jurgens going way back to almost a jazz style for the space of the song. Despite all these trips and treks through the corpus of American music, the talent shown here by Jurgens is the common thread that unites everything on “Last Call At The Tiki Bar” and ensures that listeners will stick with the disc throughout.
If you want your music to both be crafted with the utmost care as well as bring a smile to your face, picking up “Last Call At The Tiki Bar” is essential. After doing that, see the magic that is created in an intimate live setting when Jurgens takes the stage; I’ve not been yet, but I can’t help but feel that it would be a trip.
Rating: 8.6/10
NeuFutur Magazine April 9, 2009
There is so little in the way of feel good music out today, and it really takes someone like Frank Jurgens to inject a little bit of sunshine to what is a pretty bleak era of music. “Date Night, the Game” is a track that ties together a wide swath of music, playing on the works of individuals like Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, and even Warren Zevon. The chorus hits and sticks with listeners, no matter how long it may be since the last time that individuals have heard the disc. “Last Call At The Tiki Bar”, the titular track, is another high point for Jurgens on the disc. The track itself continues the trends heard during “Date Night, the Game” while adding some interesting new twists and turns to the mix.
This means that the track showcases a love for the works of a Randy Newman, with a piano line that will titillate while keeping a solid momentum. “I Ain’t Proud About It Baby” is another album-expanding track: a fifties sound comes forth that taps both the rockabilly and early rock style, while still showcasing Jurgens’ unique allure. The track deftly balances the instrumental and vocal sides to Jurgens’ album, with each side going full-bore throughout the song. “Who’s That Lady With the Long Blonde Curly Hair” continues to shake things up, with Jurgens going way back to almost a jazz style for the space of the song. Despite all these trips and treks through the corpus of American music, the talent shown here by Jurgens is the common thread that unites everything on “Last Call At The Tiki Bar” and ensures that listeners will stick with the disc throughout.
If you want your music to both be crafted with the utmost care as well as bring a smile to your face, picking up “Last Call At The Tiki Bar” is essential. After doing that, see the magic that is created in an intimate live setting when Jurgens takes the stage; I’ve not been yet, but I can’t help but feel that it would be a trip.
Rating: 8.6/10
Simply Awesome!
Skope Entertainment April 29, 2009
First off, I have to mention the front cover of this new record—Simply Awesome! All summer, completely tropical and always laid-back is the vibe that bounces off from the art. You see two palm trees holding up a hammock made of piano keys while the sun beams are gleaming in every direction. I, myself, am a HUGE summer/tropical person, so much respect for the cover art. Sand, beaches, water, palm trees, sandals, your favorite summertime drinks (margarita!) and of course that fun-in-the-sun/kick-back-and-relax mentality I definitely relate with. Not to mention the bright colors used for the front cover are so appealing and inviting—job well done!
The feel of the cover feeds right into the sound of the album. Jurgens mixes rock, reggae and even blues to produce a very fun & refreshing sandsation. Last Call at the Tiki Bar starts off with a very old-time, vintage rock & roll sound. Track two displays a rich array of instruments such as: tuba, trumpet, sax, trombone and drums. The title track offers up an island groove blended with a boogie-woogie feel—very cool. On “Mr. Blues Man”, Jurgens and his Sun team slow things down a bit with bluesy guitar playing along with light tapping on the drums and soft strokes of the keys. Song #7, “With You, With Me”, provides a very nice piano medley by none other than Mr. Summertime Blues, Frank Jurgens. The following installment has an infectious harmonica sound that could be enjoyed in any bar or better yet, Tiki Bar. “Squeeky Sheets” actually has a country, blues sound that I will categorize as classic, saloon style. Jurgens wraps it up by going out on a sentimental note with “Never Let You Go”.
This piano-based singer/songwriter has a lot to offer to listeners on this album with so many styles mixed together. You also hear terrific players backing Jurgens in stellar fashion throughout the whole recording. Frank Jurgens’ record will definitely heat up the scene with this new release. Soak up the sun and take a splash with Last Call at the Tiki Bar.
Skope Entertainment April 29, 2009
First off, I have to mention the front cover of this new record—Simply Awesome! All summer, completely tropical and always laid-back is the vibe that bounces off from the art. You see two palm trees holding up a hammock made of piano keys while the sun beams are gleaming in every direction. I, myself, am a HUGE summer/tropical person, so much respect for the cover art. Sand, beaches, water, palm trees, sandals, your favorite summertime drinks (margarita!) and of course that fun-in-the-sun/kick-back-and-relax mentality I definitely relate with. Not to mention the bright colors used for the front cover are so appealing and inviting—job well done!
The feel of the cover feeds right into the sound of the album. Jurgens mixes rock, reggae and even blues to produce a very fun & refreshing sandsation. Last Call at the Tiki Bar starts off with a very old-time, vintage rock & roll sound. Track two displays a rich array of instruments such as: tuba, trumpet, sax, trombone and drums. The title track offers up an island groove blended with a boogie-woogie feel—very cool. On “Mr. Blues Man”, Jurgens and his Sun team slow things down a bit with bluesy guitar playing along with light tapping on the drums and soft strokes of the keys. Song #7, “With You, With Me”, provides a very nice piano medley by none other than Mr. Summertime Blues, Frank Jurgens. The following installment has an infectious harmonica sound that could be enjoyed in any bar or better yet, Tiki Bar. “Squeeky Sheets” actually has a country, blues sound that I will categorize as classic, saloon style. Jurgens wraps it up by going out on a sentimental note with “Never Let You Go”.
This piano-based singer/songwriter has a lot to offer to listeners on this album with so many styles mixed together. You also hear terrific players backing Jurgens in stellar fashion throughout the whole recording. Frank Jurgens’ record will definitely heat up the scene with this new release. Soak up the sun and take a splash with Last Call at the Tiki Bar.
