The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group successfully updates the garden-pop sound of early Everything But the Girl and Aztec Camera on the wonderful Sniff. The vocal tandem of Ruiz and wife Stephanie together suggests a pairing between Chet Baker and Astrud Gilberto, complete with airy guitar textures and light bossa nova beats. The west coast jazz influence extends to "Bigfoot (I Remember Wes)," a tribute to Wes Montgomery, while a cameo appearance from French indie-pop star Katerine further underscores the album's cosmopolitan leanings. Suave and sophisticated, Sniff is that rare indie-pop album that's much more than the sum of its influences. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Dave Crawford (Trumpet), Dave Crawford (Flugelhorn), Mark Greenberg (Keyboards), Mark Greenberg (Vibraphone), Tom Herbers (Producer), Tom Herbers (Engineer), Roger Seibel (Mastering), Mike Brady (Trombone), Mike Brady (Baritone), David Trumfio (Producer), David Trumfio (Remixing), David Trumfio (Mixing), Rich Copley (?), Rich Copley (Standup Bass), Mike Crabtree (Guitar), The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group (Bass), The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group (Guitar), The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group (Vocals), The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group (Main Performer), The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group (Photography), Paul Mertens (Flute), Paul Mertens (Sax (Baritone)), Paul Mertens (Sax (Tenor)), Harry Trumfio (Drums), Harry Trumfio (Electronic Percussion), John Ridenour (Banjo), John Ridenour (Bass), John Ridenour (Guitar), Danny Sigelman (Percussion), Danny Sigelman (Drums), Ken Sluiter (Engineer), Ken Sluiter (Remixing), Ken Sluiter (Mixing), John Crozier (Guitar (Acoustic)), John Crozier (Guitar), John Crozier (Percussion), John Crozier (Piano), John Crozier (Guitar (Rhythm)), John Crozier (Producer), John Crozier (Engineer), Sabrina Abdourahamany (?), Gail O'Hara (Photography), Peter Robelia (Trumpet), Peter Robelia (Oscillator), Peter Robelia (String Samples)
