Super talented Jazz artist Marc Antoine has released him latest CD on the GRP Records recording label, entitled Universal Language.Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.Universal Language has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.Overall Universal Language is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 4 - Children At Play, track 9 - Point Of View, and track 10 - CrossroadsMy Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Palm Strings. It’s a great track!Universal Language Release Notes:Marc Antoine originally released Universal Language on February 15, 2000 on the GRP Records label.CD Track List Follows:1. Palm Strings 2. Valerio 3. Celta 4. Children At Play 5. El Camino 6. N.Y. Strolling 7. Elikya (Hope) 8. Bossa Nouveau 9. Point Of View 10. CrossroadsPersonnel: Marc Antoine (nylon acoustic & steel-strings guitars, percussion, programming); Lokua Kanza (vocals, guitar); Cara Jackson (vocals); Andy Snitzer (saxophone); Jim Hynes (trumpet); Michael Davis (trombone); Dave Valentin (flute); Philippe Saisse (piano, keyboards, drums, percussion, programming); Jeff Golub (electric guitar, electric sitar, mandolin); Will Lee, Mark Egan, Andre Magna (bass).