★★★★★
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- www.robertchristgau.com
2009-07-10
★★★★★
With banjo superstar Bela Fleck guesting, the New York Yankees center fielder (and moderately talented classical guitarist) picks his way through quiet songs and smooth-jazz instrumentals so polite they couldn't possibly offend George Steinbrenner. Lacking kick, even the good songs ("Desvelado," "Para Don Berna") are bunt singles at best.
JON CARAMANICA AND CHRISTAIN HOARD
- www.rollingstone.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
New York Yankees superstar Bernie Williams isn't just out to clinch the World Series. These days, he is out promoting his new debut album "The Journey Within". Williams is joining the ranks of such sports figures as former NBA superstar Wayman Tisdale in jumpstarting a music career.Williams, a successful guitarist and composer whose training spans as far back as a 13-year-old studying at the Escuela Libre de Musica in Puerto Rico, penned seven out of 11 tracks on his album...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-08
★★★★★
Bernie Williams is the centerfielder for the New York Yankees baseball team. If you are a baseball fan, or if you have just happened to see Williams play baseball because the Yankees have been the most successful baseball franchise of the past ten years, you have probably noticed that Williams does not play baseball like other centerfielders.
Centerfield is a position that requires a player to have great speed to cover a large area...
- www.popmatters.com
2009-03-21