Kyle Eastwood’s latest, Paris Blue, is already an international hit as it is currently the number #1 Jazz Album in France.
Chris Jasper, formerly of the Isley Brothers and Isley Jasper Isley has a new album out entitled – Amazing Love. Many of the songs are reminiscent of the Isley Brothers style, so fans will truly enjoy this outing from keyboardist and songwriter Chris Jasper.
Felton Pilate (of ConFunkShun) has released a solo project Nothing But Love Spoken Here. This is smooth and romantic album with plenty of falsetto-led ballads. If you like the old Philly soul sound of the 70’s, then pick this one up and make sure you play it in the late evening to set the mood.
Gilberto Gil, Rokia Traore, Patti Austin, Neneh Cherry, Peter Gabriel and Youssou N’Dour will perform at an October 8 concert in Geneva as part of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.
New from Morcheeba is The Antidote as they progress from the downtempo trip-hop groove towards a nouveau rock direction. On this one they work with vocalist Daisy Martey.
Enrique Herdia "El Negri" of La barieria del Sur makes his solo debut with a tribute album to composer Agustin Lara. The CD is entitled El ultimo beso (The Last Kiss).
Illumination is the new album from the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, with 13 tracks produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Will I Am and Raphael Saadiq. The album is more in the neo-soul vein with tracks including Lovely People featuring Will I Am (Black Eyes Peas), Show Me The Way featuring Raphael Saadiq, Work It Out and Elevated People featuring Floetry.
Soul diva Betty LaVette returns with I’ve Got My Own Hell To Raise which is already making headwaves on the European scene as clubs and DJs throughout have added select tracks ti their playlists. It’s definitely a great comeback album worth checking out.
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