STEVE OLIVER - THE BEST OF SO FAR
Celebrate
a milestone in the musical career of Steve Oliver. With eight albums over the
last 15 years, Steve's 'Best Of so far' gathers multiple #1 Billboard hits and
fan favorites including 2 brand new songs. From 1999's First View, Oliver
recaptures the magic of that first album by re-recording 'West End' and 'I
Know' for this compilation. Concert and radio favorites like 'High Noon',
'Chips and Salsa' and 'Fun in the Sun' will keep listeners on their feet.
'Calling You' and 'Hello Mornin' are wonderful new songs that feel right at
home among this collection of hits. The title suggests these are the best so
far, and as a collection, it definitely reflects the consistent energy and
great songwriting skills that has kept Steve Oliver a chart topping name, a
great guitarist/vocalist and producer. Here's to the next 15 Steve! ~ Amazon
ABDULLAH IBRAHIM - MUKASHI: ONCE UPON A TIME
One of
the most enigmatic albums we've ever heard from the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim
– a set that not only features beautiful work on piano, but some flute and
voice as well! The style is quite different than some of Ibrahim's better-known
records – as the music has this really gentle, organic quality – very different
than the rhythmic pulsations of 70s or 80s classics, but equally sublime in its
own sort of way! Cleave Guyton provides spare accompaniment on either flute,
clarinet, or tenor – depending on the moment of his appearance – and the set
also features two cellists as well, but not used until later in the record –
which leaves most of the focus on the piano of the leader, often in this style
that's contemplative, but extremely lyrical too. Titles include
"Peace", "Root", "Cara Mia", "Dream Time",
"The Stars Will Remember", "Devotion", "In The
Evening", and "The Balance". ~ Dusty Groove
Tight
funky soul from The Revelations – one of the few contemporary funk groups who
also know how to harmonize with their groove! The Revelations boast a great
lead singer in the form of Rell Gaddis, but most of the group members also join
in on the chorus bits too – and really help inflect the funky rhythms with a
great old school vibe – a sense of energy that's especially great on the more
upbeat tunes on the set! These guys could well be the next great crossover
funky soul act – and have enough of a balance to mix their vintage leanings
with just the sort of contemporary touches to show that they're way more than
just another retro 60s outfit. Titles include "Why When Love Is
Gone", "Higher", "It's Okay", "Money Makes The
World Go Round", "The Game Of Love", and "I've Got To Use
My Imagination". ~ Dusty Groove
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