ERIC
WYATT – BOROUGH OF KINGS
Really
tremendous work from tenorist Eric Wyatt – a set that has the musician really
coming into his own, and maybe emerging as one of the most soulful, spiritual
players in recent years! The set bristles with soaring energy – a really kind
of old school blend of spiritual jazz and more focused soulbop – with
especially searing tenor lines from Wyatt on most numbers, but also a bit of
flute as well – all played with a wellspring of emotion that takes us back to
Pharoah Sanders on Impulse, or maybe Sonny Rollins at his most expressive. Most
of the set features original compositions by Wyatt – whose writing is also a
delight – and the well-chosen group includes Duane Eubanks on trumpet, Clifton
Anderson on trombone, and Benito Gonzalez on piano. Titles include
"Ancient Chinese Secrets", "Borough Of Kings", "One
For Hakim", "The People's Champ", "Countdown", and
"Quest". ~ Dusty Groove
CAROLANN
BREVARD - GREATNESS
A
well-titled set from this up-and-coming singer – as it definitely seems like
we'll be hearing a lot more greatness from Carolann in years to come! The
album's a very well-crafted individual soul statement – with a vibe that's very
different than other records of its nature these days – as Breyard looks back,
to the 70s styles of Ann Peebles and Aretha Franklin – instead of going for any
too-modern modes in the production and instrumentation! Most of the backings
are nice and warm – almost a Hi Records sort of vibe, but leaner and jazzier
too – and Carolann really finds a way to make the approach all her own, without
ever resorting to easy references, or the kind of gimmicks that some of her
contemporaries might use. Titles include "Greatness", "It's
Complicated", "Negativity", "Momma's Baby", "If
You Don't Believe", "Dog With A Bone", and "May
December". ~ Dusty Groove
MYLES
SANKO – FOREVER DREAMING
Following
the release of debut EP "Born in Black & White" to broad critical
and fan acclaim in 2013, England-based soul singer and songwriter Myles Sanko
is following up with his first full-length album "Forever Dreaming". Dubbed
as the 'lovechild of soul music' by Times Out London, this talented artist
began his music career by singing and rapping alongside disc jockeys in
nightclubs. He has fronted popular bands such as Bijoumiyo, and has worked with
funk kings Speedometer who were touring with James Brown's backup singer for
over 35 years, soul sister Martha High. New album "Forever Dreaming"
includes 10 versatile compositions Myles Sanko wrote with his longtime
songwriting partner Thierry Los from France. Styles are ranging from the
melodic soul-jazz of title track "Forever Dreaming“ through the spiritual
acid jazz of "Take A Look At Me Now“ or energetic soul dancer
"Shooting Star“.
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