Monday, April 27, 2015

NEW RELEASES: JERRY BUTLER - ESQ, ESKA, VALERIE SIMPSON - EXPOSED / VALERIE SIMPSON

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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