[.ca] Heaven

From Amazon.com:
Sheila E.'s brief moments as a pop star were only a slice of her career. While her percussion skills loaned plenty of spice to "The Glamorous Life" and Prince's Lovesexy tour, the artist formerly known as Sheila Escovedo was a member of a Latin-music dynasty before she hooked up with the Minneapolis crew. On Heaven, she enlists the likes of George Duke and Gerald Albright to augment her band the E-Train. Prince influences remain, particularly in the Madhouse-style instrumentals "Joy" and "Silent Accent," and in the vocal harmonies of "I Can Go On." Elsewhere, "Who's Taking Care of You?" could be a mislaid Roberta Flack cut, "Bahia" conjures a Brazil-lite groove, and "Trust Me" would work on Christian-pop radio (for better or worse). The CD proves her ability to master the rudiments of just about any style she chooses, but except for the jazz-funk workouts it rarely gets exciting. Her willingness to stretch is admirable, but it's hard not to wish for a hard-hitting Latin jam album from this gifted musician. --Rickey Wright

it grew on me...:
i am so not interested in "xtian" music (um, BLEAH)...but the interplay of E's proven chops and a new smooth jazz feel are magical. Two run throughs and I was hooked. It now has a permanent spot in the changer.

fairly average:
I will Always give Shelia E.madd props for Her Musical Talent but this Album doesn't do it for me all the way.soft vibe & missing some snap.there are hints of Funk here & there but overall nothing really cooks to me.She does Her Best Work overall for Others & Live to me.but this is another mild Album which hardly to me showcases Her full Musicial depth.

Well worth the money...:
I bought this CD having heard the first track only. I am a jazz fan and a lover of live music. Anyone else who loves to hear those jazz chords that make you tingle and then rewind them over and over again to try and work them out yourself - buy this CD and listen to track 10 NOW, its a tune. Its not just a drummer/percussionist's album although I'm sure all you drummers out there will be feeling this. I've had this CD for about 3 days and it has been playing at home, at work and on my personal CD player - a very welcome addition to my collection. Looking forward to experiencing more of Sheila's music...

WOW! An Honest album from an artist's heart:
After listening to all the over A & R'd recordings. It's really great to hear something so honest and moving. Wake-up and buy this record. This what real artistry is about! g

I took a trip on the E-train to Heaven:
As a music lover I listen to a little of everything but my cd collection is mostly r & b and hip-hop so finding a jazz album in my crate isn't likely..... that is until yesterday when I purchased Heaven. I was first introduced to Sheila E. when she starred in Krush Groove and I was mesmerized by her percussion talent, so much so; that the following christmas my mother got me a drumset. After a while I lost interest until a few days ago Sheila E. was on my mind and I logged on to her website and saw some info on the heaven cd so i rushed out to buy it and in 24hours I am in love with her talents all over again. It has a jazzy relaxation feel that's great when I need to be mellow. The melodies will pull you in and transport you to Heaven hince the title. The 7th track Bahia is my favorite and in my opinion there aren't any bad songson the cd. I f you buy a ticket on the E-train to heaven you will not be disappointed and I highly reccommend that you do it and do it now.

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