One of the most exciting singer/songwriters to have emerged in contemporary jazz this century, Jose James' first album - The Dreamer - enjoys a new master and 180g picture vinyl. These new touches are superfluous when it comes to the actual sounds and ideas Jose laid down on his first LP. From the lavish keystrokes, brushed drums and hushed whispered vocals of James on "Blackeyedsusan", the modern day gospel throwdown that is "Spirits Up Above" to the lolloping momentum of "Red" that builds into a funky, almost furious, frenzy, Jose excelled himself with this near-immaculate debut in 2006... If it's not in your collection yet, you know what to do.