HIROSHIMA
– J-TOWN BEAT
Hiroshima’s
latest is their 19th album release – entitled “J-Town Beat”. The 11
track album was released on Sept. 26th, 2013, and comes right off the heels of
their successful recording from 2011, "Departure." The group, led by
Dan Kuramoto, has been on the urban music scene for well over 30 plus years,
and still counting. Tracks include Red Buddha, Lost In Provence, State Of Mind,
Da Kitchen, and Lady Of Mystery. Upcoming concerts include the Denver Jazz
Festival on Oct. 5; the Summer Concert series at the Hyatt Regency Newport
Beach on Oct. 11; and Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival on Oct. 12.
MUSIQ
SOULCHILD / SYLEENA JOHNSON – 9INE
The
first ever full length collaboration from contemporary soul veterans Musiq
Soulchild and Syleena Johnson – and it's by no means a predictable male/female
joint R&B record – they're rolling with a sound enriched by their mutual
love of reggae! Musiq and Syleena both went through the major label ringer of
the 2000s, and have emerged with more creative control in the indie realm – and
you gotta love that they're doing just what they want to do at this stage in
the game. There's a reggae inflected vibe throughout, but it's still in their
modern soul wheelhouse at the same time. Bottom line: it works! Includes
"Alright", "Feel The Fire", "The Hunger",
"Slow Love", "So Big", "Never Had", "Pieces
Of You", "Bring Me Down", "Promise", "Feel The
Fire (Reggae Style)" and more. ~ Dusty Groove
JOHN
KLEMMER – FINESSE
A smooth
set from reedman John Klemmer, but a pretty darn soulful one too – and a great
illustration of the way that Klemmer could still hold onto his roots a lot more
strongly than some of his contemporaries! The backings are gentle and fusiony –
often with some great keyboard work from Russell Ferrante – and Klemmer soars
out wonderfully in the lead – with a depth of tone and creativity of solos that
goes far beyond anything that might have been needed for the date – a real
"something extra" that shows that John's still got all the deep
elements of his Impulse years in place. Tracks include "Finesse",
"Man & Woman", "Sometimes", "Heart",
"Sun, Moon And The Stars", and "Beloved". ~ Dusty Groove
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