Jeff Golub
The Vault
© eOne
June 7 - 13, 2026
Year of Release: 2015
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Funky Is A Funky Does
One More Excuse
To Play The Blues
Open Up
Gimmie Some
Swagster
Keep The Ball Rolling
Jeff's Blues
Groanin
Atlanta Nights
Naked City (Live)
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Jeff Golub is no stranger to Jazz music. This week, he debuts with his 2015 release, The Vault. From it,
"Swagster" became a #1 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs chart. He has had other #1 hits, including one with
keyboardist Brian Auger. He has recorded music since 1988. The Vault was his last album. Golub passed away in
2015, of progressive supranuclear palsy. Previously, he had lost his eyesight from pressure on his optic nerve.
He was saved by people nearby a subway train, in which he had fallen, in 2012. Golub was best known as a Jazz guitarist
and had been in the band Avenue Blue.
The Vault has 10 great Jazz tracks.. "As Funky Is As Funky Does" is just that - FUNKY JAZZ. "One
More Excuse To Play The Blues" is more funk, than blues. It showcases yet another great sound in Jazz. It's similar
to Earth, Wind & Fire's Beatles version of "Got To Get You Into My Life." "Open Up" is a cool, and upbeat
Jazz track. "Gimme Some" is more of a great Rock style, kicked in with Jazz, and another Jam sounding track.
"Swagster" is next, the #1 Smooth Jazz track. It's another great Rock and Jazz track, easily determined as a #1 hit.
"Keep The Ball Rolling" keeps the groove intact. Another great upbeat rockin' track. "Jeff's Blues" is as
Smooth Jazz as it can get. Smooth, cool, Jazz. "Groanin" is jazzy and bluesy. I think Stevie Ray Vaughan could have
had this sound. It has all the great Jazz ingredients: Guitar and Organ. SRV in a jazz vibe? It could have, had he
lived. "Atlanta Nights" is a mood setter. Easily enjoying your Nights... with this cool and peaceful track.
Ending the album is a live recording, "Naked City." It has a spoken word intro, as Jeff recites how this song came
to be. It's another mood setter, beautifully styled. A nice and peaceful Jazz track to relax by. It does kick into gear
with Jazz and Blues, and an incredible solo. And it's LIVE - It's simply, great. (It was originally released from his
Avenue Blue band's second album, Naked City [1996].)
Jeff Golub's The Vault is a great Jazz album. Every song is powerful. Defining Jazz in all it's glory.
Unfortunately, this album would be Golub's last studio album. He had lost his eyesight in 2012, and I could think of
another Jeff guitarist in that same health issue - Jeff Healey. Think of the two Jeffs: Golub and Healey. They could have
easily recorded an album together. Well, they now are, in Heaven.
Discover Jeff Golub's The Vault. No disappointments here at all. Look forward to his other albums reviewed
here on WSVNRadio.net. Thanks for your music, Jeff. He may not be a househould name, but in Jazz, he is, and his music
is meant to be discovered and treasured. Thank you again, Jeff. May your music live on for many generations.
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