[Saxophone, Smooth Jazz] Lê Tấn Quốc - Thành Phố Buồn (Sad City) (2008) [FLAC]

Lê Tấn Quốc - Thành Phố Buồn (Sad City) (2008)
| FLAC (Tracks+Cue) | 360 MB | Saxophone, Smooth Jazz, Instrumental |

Thành Phố Buồn (Sad City) by Lê Tấn Quốc is a standout instrumental album that brings a smooth, emotive Vietnamese flavor to the world of saxophone-driven jazz. Released in 2008, this FLAC-quality recording spans ten deeply expressive tracks that beautifully blend smooth jazz with classic Vietnamese ballads. For fans of instrumental Vietnamese music, especially those who appreciate the artistry of Trần Mạnh Tuấn or Xuân Hiếu, this album is a hidden gem not to be missed.

Lê Tấn Quốc’s saxophone playing is graceful and heartfelt, with a tone that captures both melancholy and tenderness. The title track “Thành Phố Buồn” opens the album with a nostalgic mood, setting the emotional tone for the journey ahead. Songs like “Đôi Ngả Chia Ly” and “Mưa Nửa Đêm” bring an aching romanticism, where the saxophone speaks like a voice longing for memories past.

The arrangements throughout the album are tasteful and never overdone, allowing the saxophone to take center stage while being gently supported by subtle keyboards, rhythm guitar, and soft percussion. Tracks like “Phút Cuối” and “Không Bao Giờ Quên Anh” are especially moving, with Lê Tấn Quốc’s phrasing evoking the sadness and beauty found in Vietnamese love songs.

What makes this album special is its ability to balance familiarity and freshness—classic melodies are reimagined with a jazzy, modern sensibility that remains deeply respectful of their emotional roots. Thành Phố Buồn is more than just background music; it’s a heartfelt saxophone diary filled with soul and sincerity.

This is a must-have for collectors of Vietnamese instrumental music and anyone looking to unwind to gentle, evocative sounds.

Tracklist::
01 - Thanh Pho Buon ...05:49
02 - Doi Nga Chia Ly ...06:09
03 - Dinh Menh ...05:02
04 - Mua Nua Dem ...05:00
05 - Mua Dong Cua Anh ...05:52
06 - Thuong Hoai Ngan Nam ...04:55
07 - Qua Con Me ...04:57
08 - Phut Cuoi ...05:23
09 - Khong Bao Gio Quen Anh ...05:26
10 - Hoa Hoc Tro ...04:57

MF | BD | MG | Demo1 2 | TUE

Other Albums:
Lê Tấn Quốc - Sentimental Saxs (1996) [NRG]
Lê Tấn Quốc - Dư Âm (2000) [FLAC]
Lê Tấn Quốc - Im Lặng (2000) [FLAC]
Lê Tấn Quốc - Thành Phố Buồn (Sad City) (2008) [FLAC]
Lê Tấn Quốc - Đường Xưa Lối Cũ (2009) [APE]
Lê Tấn Quốc - Sao Anh Nỡ Đành Quên (2011) [FLAC]
Lê Tấn Quốc - Tình Khúc Buồn (2011) [WAV]