Can You Feel It? Adam Hawley’s Smooth Jazz Gem with Marcus Anderson
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. If smooth jazz is your jam—and I mean really your jam—you’re gonna want to give Adam Hawley’s 2018 album "Can You Feel It" a spin. Released under Kalimba Music (yep, that’s Dave Koz’s label), this record has all the cozy vibes of a Sunday morning coffee paired with just enough sass to keep you from nodding off.
The title track, “Can You Feel It” featuring Marcus Anderson on saxophone, is basically the star quarterback here. It opens with this buttery-smooth groove that sneaks up on you like, "Hey there, remember how good life can feel?" Then BAM—Marcus Anderson blows into the mix and turns it into a full-on vibe session. His sax work isn’t just playing; it’s storytelling. Like, if his sax could talk, it’d probably be whispering sweet nothings in your ear while wearing shades and leaning against a vintage Cadillac. You don’t forget a sound like that easily—it sticks to your brain like gum on hot pavement.
Another standout? Well... okay, fine, let’s be real: this EP doesn’t have many tracks to choose from. But hey, quality over quantity, right? The radio edit version of “Can You Feel It” manages to pack so much charm into its trimmed-down runtime that you barely notice what’s missing. It’s tight, punchy, and leaves you wanting more—which honestly might’ve been Adam Hawley’s plan all along. Clever guy.
What makes this project stick out isn’t just the music itself but also the chemistry between Hawley and Anderson. They’re not just making tunes—they’re having fun with it. And when musicians genuinely enjoy what they’re doing, it shows. No forced smiles or awkward small talk here, folks. Just pure, unfiltered groove magic.
Now for the curveball: listening to this album made me realize something strange about myself—I apparently have a soft spot for songs that ask rhetorical questions in their titles. Can I feel it? Uh, yeah, dude. I felt it three listens ago. Maybe next time call it “You Already Know What This Is.” Either way, hats off to Adam Hawley and Marcus Anderson for creating a piece of music that feels as effortless as slipping into your favorite hoodie.
So go ahead—press play. Let these smooth jazz waves wash over you. Just don’t blame me if you start daydreaming about convertible rides and sunsets.
