A Love Sublime

"While the title of Art Ruprecht's third album A LOVE SUBLIME offers a fond wink to John Coltrane, much more representative of the guitarist and multi-instrumentalist’s dynamic vibe and adventurous sonic aesthetic is the guitar-violin duality (with both instruments played by Ruprecht!) on the bright, funky mid-tempo opening track. It’s reflective of influences that include Joe Pass, George Benson, Stephane Grapelli and Jean-Luc Ponty – and a remnant from his earlier days playing bluegrass. That compelling track lays the foundation for a keenly melodic, rhythmically expansive set featuring dazzling solos by saxophonist Tim Cunningham and fresh twists on a hit gospel tune by Kirk Franklin and a beautiful jazz standard."

 -SmoothJazz.com