Kim Costanza's purpose for this album is ambitious. He wants to educate Christian listeners about the joys of marital sensuality, as celebrated in the twenty-second book of the Bible. Using a mixture of original compositions and romantic standards, his lite jazz instrumental stylings will probably find more acceptance in Christian bookstores than another recent attempt on the same subject by the Vigilantes of Love. This makes Costanza's offering useful on a number of levels, but if your standard for great saxophone jazz is Coltrane and Parker, stay away. Still, if you'd like some background music for a quiet, romantic evening at home, once the kids are in bed, Kim Costanza is your man.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Shari LloydAfter five years of saxophone lessons, my parents finally let me drop the band. The world (or at least my high school band director) breathed a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, the experience left me with a fondness and deep appreciation for those who do have musical talent, like Kim Costanza. Song of Solomon is the fourth release for this talented Christian jazz artist, but it's my first exposure…
