The first-ever full length presentation of a legendary live
set from D'Angelo – recorded early in his career, and working through a host of
classic tunes that really add in a nice layer to his own great music! D'Angelo's
caught here in the legendary temple of groove – London's Jazz Cafe, home to
some of the best funk and soul shows in Europe over the past few decades – and
a perfect setting for the singer to really break past his more hitbound
material, and relaxed in an old school format with a tight funky combo on the
stage. Recording sessions for the album took place live at the Jazz Café in
London, England, on September 14, 1995. Due to the folding of D'Angelo record
label in 1998, Live at the Jazz Cafe had limited distribution and eventually
remained out of print. The crowd is extremely enthusiastic, and the whole thing
falls together beautifully – with a hard raw soul vibe that's similar to, but
edgier than, D'Angelo's studio albums – much funkier overall, and more in a 70s
soul mode. Instrumentation is very heavy on Fender Rhodes – and titles include
"Sh*t, Damn, Motherf*cker", "Me & Those Dreamin Eyes Of
Mine", "Brown Sugar", and "Cruisin" – plus great
covers of 70s soul hits "Fencewalk", "Can't Hide Love" and
"Sweet Sticky Thing". CD also features titles never issued before –
including a 9 minute long take on "Lady", plus “Jonz In My Bones”, “I’m
Glad You’re Mine. ~ Dusty Groove
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