Thursday, August 29, 2013

NEW RELEASES - RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, JIMMY WEBB, WAYMAN TISDALE

RAHEEM DEVAUGHN - A PLACE CALLED LOVELAND

4th studio release from the Grammy nominated R&B crooner.It's often said that love makes the world go 'round and three-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Raheem DeVaughn knows that to be the truth. With the release of his fourth studio album, A Place Called Loveland Raheem embraces the global theme while bringing his heart and soul into all tracks of his latest work of aural art. With songwriting collaborations with Ne-Yo and production via talents like Mario Winans,Carvin & Ivan, and Ne-Yo, Raheem proves why he is the Love King. Reflecting on this new phase of his career, RAHEEM recognizes that his process of creating music is definitely getting more defined as I grow as an artist and songwriter. A Place Called Loveland reflects the growth of Raheem DeVaughn vocally, mentally, spiritually and professionally. His quest for love is woven throughout each song, which he has crafted over the last year and states: This album represents a voyage, an eclectic ride where melody meets passion, a dimension of desire and orgasmic rescue in pleasure paradise. I am sure you will agree. ~ amazon

JIMMY WEBB - STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE

Still Within The Sound Of My Own Voice again unites Jimmy Webb with some of todays biggest selling and enduring artists for once in a lifetime performances, including the iconic MacArthur Park. In celebration of its 45th Anniversary, Jimmy reached out to Brian Wilson for his inspirational vocal harmonies which take this American Classic soaring to new heights. The Album is full of inspirational vocal performances from the breathless seduction of Carly Simon on Easy For Yoy To Say to the joyful contemporary styling of Keith Urban on Where's The Playground, Susie. In celebration of Jimmy Webb's Career as a singer, songwriter and performer it is easy to see why so many Artists have joined together for this amazing collection of duets from the Jimmy Webb Great American Songbook. Besides the Artists already mentioned other Special Guests featured include Lyle Lovett, David Crosby & Graham Nash, Marc Cohn, Amy Grant, Joe Cocker, Kris Kristofferson, Art Garfunkel and Rumer. ~ amazon

WAYMAN TISDALE - THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST HITS

2013 compilation of the finest recordings from the late Smooth Jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale, featuring George Duke and Toby Keith. Wayman Tisdale was an All-American at The University of Oklahoma, gold-medal winner in the 1984 Olympic games and NBA star for the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns. A self-taught musician, Tisdale began playing the bass guitar during his father's Sunday services. As his basketball career was ending, he turned his focus to his self-described "first love" with the release of his debut jazz album 'Power Forward', which climbed to number four on the Billboard charts. In his short musical career he released nine eclectic jazz albums - four of which hit #1 on the US jazz charts. ~ amazon



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