If you re a lover of smooth jazz, then chances are you re also a lover, period...and that s two reasons to be excited about The Aston Grey Project s new release, The Sensual Side. Inspired by the sensual, romantic connection that couples experience, The Sensual Side is the follow-up to the North Carolina group s previous best-seller, Changing the Game. This latest release once again aptly showcases the talents of guitarist Reggie Graves and saxophonist Gabriel Bello, and special guest vocalist Charnel Allen, Nicci Canada, & Stephfon, to craft the ultimate lovers soundtrack. The album primes your mind right from its first single, Your Lovin Drives Me Crazy : a sexy stepper-style groove that immediately sets the mood. The Aston Grey Project channels a variety of styles to maintain that atmosphere, ranging from tracks like Made for Love, reminiscent of Erykah Badu s signature soulful sound, to the Boney-James-inspired Here with you. Songs like Touch It and Love On Repeat demonstrate the group s ongoing development as they not only show confidence in their combined skills, but also a willingness to take risks as they experiment with different artistic styles in pursuit of a unique listening experience. Overall, it s a gamble that pays off handsomely: The Sensual Side succeeds in creating an album inspired by lovers, for lovers as well as a worthy addition to their growing body of work that all smooth-jazz fans will categorize as a must-have for their collection.