RICHARD ALEXANDER DAVIS –
LOVIN’ YOU DIRECT
Lovin' You Direct is the second album by UK Soul singer Richard Alexander Davis released by Lovetown Music back in 2009, and has a strong 80's Boogie / Funk / Soul influence featuring mostly mid tempo grooves. This album contains 10 original songs showcasing some great musical contributions from some of the hottest UK session players. Reviews of the album compared Davis' voice to the more uptempo moments of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and Will Downing among others, so this can only be a good thing!
Peace Of Mind is the brand new album from Soul legend Alicia Myers, her first full album release since 1984. It’s an incredible new release from this old school singer. There's an amazing groove to the set right from the start – a warm, midtempo soul vibe that's totally right on the money – never too contemporary or too commercial, and served up with a real British appreciation for the classic style that always made Myers sound the best – yet given a bit of a youthful twist, too – almost like the best soul-oriented sessions that grabbed us from the London scene back at the start of the 90s. This new album of all original material was recorded in the UK in 2011 with UK producer and multi instrumentalist Tim Jones. Together they have created an album that is reminiscent of the glory days of Soul and Funk, there is definitely a strong late 70’s / early 80’s influence with a slight Gospel flavour. Look out for worldwide live shows from Alicia Myers in support of this great new album. Titles include "Journey", "United We Stand", "Fallin Apart", "Weekend", "Higher", "Fancy Dancer", and "Peace Of Mind."
Best known as a founding member of multi platinum 80's/90's US Soul group Surface, David "Pic" Conley hits us with a brand new project, his Bossa Quintet, featuring a rhythm section comprised of some of the hottest musicians in the UK. This album features 10 Bossa Nova classics, and Conleys' take on them is refreshingly different. Instrumentally the album features Rhodes piano, blazing percussion, Funky double bass, traditional nylon string Brazilian guitar and of course David Conleys' Soulful, Funky, soaring flute. Titles include "The Dolphin", "Blue Bossa", "Art The Pimp", "Brigas Nunca Mais", "Slick", "Agua De Beber", and "Wave."
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