reviews/ live interviews

WHAT CRITICS AND FAN’S SAY ABOUT CHIELI MINUCCI & SPECIAL EFX:

Roger Grunden –  Subject: A K R O N! Chieli, GREAT SHOW tonight– the best! This is your 4th (consecutive) year here and I swear it gets better every time. Way to rock the house! The lineup was fabulous! Thanks for coming from the big city to little ‘ole Akron!”

“When Chieli and Special EFX arrived on stage, the crowd went crazy… One group that has no weak links…”

Jazz Exodus “A pioneer in the game…”

Cleveland Life  “The band has released quality music throughout its’ 24 year career…”

LA Jazz Scene  “Minucci’s guitar playing is compelling throughout…”

JazzIz  “Minucci’s Spanish guitar melted heartstrings…”

Gavin  “Special EFX is one of the most prolific and enduring acts in the format…”
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#1 RADIO SINGLES
Cruise Control”  from Butterfly (1999)
My Girl Sunday”  from Sweet On You (2000)
Dreams”  from It’s Gonna Be Good (1998)
Seduction”  from Body Language (1994) *Voted by the listeners of WJJZ as one of the Smoothest Songs of All Time
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Interview JazzRock TV (Chieli Appears with Omar Hakim – Leverkusen Jazz festival) – CD review Without You

Interview JazzRock TV – Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Netherlands

 

Sad Senorita (from World Journeys – Gotham Music GM174) // Chieli Minucci
  1. Sad Senorita (from World Journeys – Gotham Music GM174) // Chieli Minucci
  2. One Stick and a Stone (clip 2) // Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci - All Stars
  3. Wish You a Jazzy Christmas (from Seasons Greetings – Gotham Music GM165) // Chieli Minucci
  4. Dance on the Delta (from Deep as the Night) // Chieli Minucci
  5. Two Hearts (from Butterfly) // Chieli Minucci
  6. Jimmy Slim (from Acoustic Land – Gotham Music GM134) // Chieli Minucci
  7. Global Village (from Global Village) // Chieli Minucci
  8. Gamelan Games (from East of the Sun) // Chieli Minucci
  9. Garden of Eden (from Deep as the Night) // Chieli Minucci
  10. Good Times Ahead (from Got It Goin’ On) // Chieli Minucci