IVAN LINS & GERALDO FLACH – MUITO BOM TOCAR JUNTOS
One of the best albums we've ever heard from this legendary
Brazilian singer – at least within the past decade or so – a fantastic reunion
with pianist/arranger Geraldo Flach, who gives the music a jazzy flow that's
totally wonderful! Both Ivan Lins and Geraldo play piano and keyboards – so
most tracks have a keys-heavy sound that's great, with mostly acoustic
underpinning the music – creating waves of sound, even on the mellow cuts,
which seem to unlock the jazziest side of the singer's vocals! The whole thing
almost feels more like some lost live date from the 70s than a 21st Century
performance – and is a reminder of that special sophistication that some of the
true geniuses in Brazilian music can give us. Titles include 'Novo Tempo",
"Ultimo Desejo", "O Mapa Da Cidade", "As
Pastorinhas", "O Voo Da Aguia", "Estrela Guia", and
"Lembra De Mim". ~ Dusty Groove
KARL BYNES – CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
Actor and vocalist Karl Bynes waxes his debut single with an
inviting gospel, R&B, and jazz flair on the holiday classic, “Christmas Time is
Here.” For those YouTube devotees, Karl Bynes is a regular contributor with
several videos filmed at intimate New York establishments and an audition for
Adult Simba in The Lion King. Theater goers may have also noticed his acting
chops with the sketch comedy, Satire Off Broadway, depicting life in the Big
Apple. Yet his true heart leans towards his flexible tenor voice, who currently
makes his theatrical acting debut as a lead choir vocalist in the holiday
comedy, Almost Christmas. Besides his debut movie appearance, the Florida
native also marked his recording debut, accompanied by his regular pianist,
Densen Curwin, to share a deeply personal holiday favorites, “Christmas Time is
Here,” one of the musical highlights from the 1965 holiday chestnut, A Charlie
Brown Christmas. As a veteran vocalist, Bynes enjoys injecting jazz phrasing,
one case in point being “Grateful” by Hezekiah Walker & L.F.C., anchored by
influences such as Frank McComb (who accompanied him at the piano for “Knocks
Me Off My Feet”), gospel legend Daryl Coley and contemporary jazz icon, Anita
Baker. The same applies with “Christmas Time is Here,” with an interpretation
spotlighting all of Bynes’ extensive range and vocal colors. ~ Peggy Oliver/The
Urban Music Scene
SHARON LEWIS AND TEXAS FIRE - GROWN ASS WOMAN
Sharon Lewis has plenty of Texas fire here – but she's also
got a good Chicago mix of blues and soul – almost a west side vibe, but with a
contemporary approach – and a level of grit that makes her one of the strongest
blues talent in the current Delmark Records roster! Lewis can really put a lot
of growl into her vocals, but also never gets too fixated on that mode either –
and instead can come across with almost a deep soul vibe on some numbers,
especially when the band isn't bluesing it up too much. The core combo features
Roosevelt Purifoy on piano and organ, and Steve Bramer on guitar – and guests
include Sugar Blue on harmonica and Hank Ford on tenor sax – on titles that
include "Chicago Woman", "Can't Do It Like We Do",
"Hell Yeah", "Old Man's Baby", "High Road",
"Soul Shine", and "Freedom". Dusty Groove
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