Scott O’Brien, Smooth Jazz.com—May 2008
“Wow! What a great debut solo album from Orlando-based sax man Erly Thornton! Truly an impressive collection of urban flavored Smooth Jazz, and I’m hearing hit after hit. All the right elements are working for it, from tasty originals to well-chosen covers (EW&F’s “Fantasy,” Rose Royce’s “Wishing on a Star” and Robin Thicke’s “Lost without You”) all brilliantly performed and impeccably produced. This is top drawer, first class stuff, and you’ll be as impressed as I am when you start hearing tunes from this disc on SmoothJazz.com and tons of other stations. Erly says it’s “the culmination of my life’s work as a musician… I truly believe that the work… stands on par with the best the industry has to offer.” I will confidently add my prediction that this release will easily establish Mr. Thornton’s credentials for the future. MY LIFE is that good! Why do I speak so confidently on Erly Thornton’s behalf? Because, I listen to a lot of new music on a weekly basis. While most of it is quite good, every once in awhile something comes along that blows me away… something that is several notches above the rest. Trust me on this one, MY LIFE from Erly Thornton is just such a project. Expect him to be a household name in the world of Smooth Jazz sooner, not later!” 

  Yvonne Coleman, Smooth Jazz 103.1 WLOQ—March 2008
“This rising star has performed with and been the opening act for superstars like Phil Perry, Glenn Jones, Howard Hewitt, the Rippingtons, Spyro Gyro and many more.  NOW it’s Erly’s time to take center stage. “My Life” serves up a nice blend of Smooth Jazz mixed with a twist of R & B and sprinkled with infectious Latin rhythms. With the release of his newest CD you are taken a musical journey that wets your appetite right from the start. You’ll have to take a pause after hearing the first two tracks “Free” and “Mura de Cozumel”, so that you can call your friends to tell them there is some new music that they definitely have got to check out.  Light the candles and let “Turn Off The Lights” make an unforgettable night.  This 12 track release lets you experience some nice interpretations of great cover tunes like “Fantasy” and “Wishing on A Star and “Lost Without U”.   If you’re looking for a smooth ride, “E-Class” puts you on cruise control for a trip that you won’t forget. Hat’s off to the band and vocalists that make this release well worth listening to.  Enjoy all that “My Life” has to offer from an artist who is a wonderful person dedicated not only to his music, but his family and friends as well. “
 

Thanks for listening!  I invite everyone to post reviews of the CD here for all the world to see!

Thanks So Much!  -Erly