JERRY BUTLER - ESQ
Initially
a member of The Impressions, Jerry Butler was quickly singled out for special
attention by Vee Jay Records, a move that didnt exactly please his erstwhile
band mates. However, the success of For Your Precious Love, which received a
dual credit for both Jerry and The Impressions, was the signal for two
successful recording entities to emerge. Jerry Butler Esq is his debut album
and one that finds him more of a supper club singer than an out and out R&B
singer. This is not intended in any way detrimental to Jerry, for there is no
doubt that he can handle the material with ease, including a reworking of For
Your Precious Love, September Song and Come Back My Love. ~ Amazon
ESKA - ESKA
ESKA is
the most talked about, revered singer you've never heard of. Prepare to be let
in on one of music's best kept secrets in 2015 when ESKA finally releases her
self-titled debut album. Possessing one of the best and most memorable voices
in the UK right now, ESKA weaves together diverse musical elements - hints of
folk, soul, psychedelia and electronica and pairs them with stirring lyrics,
born from burning passion. ESKA has created something pure and timeless which
echoes past traditions while at the same time managing to surprise with its
stunning originality. In the UK, ESKA's music has already created a buzz;
receiving strong radio support from tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Lauren
Laverne and John Kennedy. Her debut self-released EP, was heralded by global
independent community Bandcamp in their 'Best Releases of 2013'. Having built
an inimitable reputation as a writer and performer through collaborations with
such legends of the game as Grace Jones, Cinematic Orchestra, Zero 7 and Bobby
McFerrin together with performances in some of the world's most famous venues
and festivals, its time to discover ESKA's own unique sound in full force. The
self-titled debut album ESKA hosts production credits from cult British electronic
artist Matthew Herbert (known for remixing Björk, R.E.M. and Yoko Ono), Louis
'slipperz' Hackett and Dave Okumu of The Invisible (previous winners of iTunes
'Album Of The Year' in the UK). ~ Amazon
VALERIE
SIMPSON – TWO ORIGINAL CLASSIC SOUL ALBUMS ON ONE CD: EXPOSED / VALERIE SIMPSON
Reissue of
two rare Motown solo albums by the legendary songwriter/producer and recording
artist Valerie Simpson. Originally issued in 1971 and 1972 respectively,
"Exposed" and the self-titled "Valerie Simpson" have been
out of print on CD for almost a decade. As part of the creative duo with her
husband, the late Nick Ashford, Valerie's work as a songwriter and producer was
at the forefront during her tenure with Motown from 1967-1972. Remastering by
Alan Wilson of Western Star Studios, artwork by Roger Williams and notes by
Charles Waring with additional comments by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan,
who has been interviewing Valerie since 1972. ~ Amazon
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