Three 2 Go Music introduces E-Life 7
Featuring Michael Pennick (EL7) and their debut album Miked Up. EL7 unites some
of Western NY’s finest musicians on this release, including Michael Pennick on
bass, Rodney Spears & Charlie Crymes Jr. on keyboards, guitarist Ron
Walker, and drummer and percussionist Tim Webb. Special appearances by Ken
Whitman (tenor sax), Walter Kemp III, Van Taylor (keyboards), Joey Diggs and
Dee Osbourne (vocals) round out this stellar new 12-track album that spans
Jazz, Soul, and R&B, all with a sound that remains unique to EL7. Miked Up
will be released worldwide both physically and digitally by Three 2 Go Music on
March 24, 2017.
EL7 is the brainchild of Ron Walker and Mike Pennick, both
long time members of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame R&B recording artists The
Exoutics. While contemplating their musical future longtime friends Ron and
Mike decided it was time to explore their Jazz alter egos and discover what
lies beneath the tender ballads and funky R&B grooves they had been writing
for years. EL7 acknowledges the musical and spiritual influence of past and
present members of The Exoutics, and after a brief discussion, it was agreed
that their next project would highlight the talent of bassist Mike Pennick.
Eventually, this led to the formation of EL7.
With extraordinary creativity and collaboration, the group
conceived of and recorded Miked Up. Rodney’s unique keyboard accents are a
perfect complement to the keyboard foundations played by Charlie. Tim’s
intricate drum touch reinforces the rhythmic, melodic bass lines and spicy
guitar licks. When blended together, what a unique sound! The project took
several interesting twists and turns along the way, and each member shared
creative ideas and opinions to help shape this outstanding release.
The resulting album captures the flavor and passion of each
musician, and audiences will enjoy and appreciate this special blend of Jazz
and R&B. Miked Up covers the gamut of emotions, from the rhythm shifting
jazz funk of “Chaos,” to the fun-filled, upbeat, and playful “Sunday Night.”
The remake of Stevie Wonder’s “That Girl” and the intimate revelations of
“Inner Beauty” and “Before the Storm” make this CD a pleasure to listen to,
sure to appeal to the most demanding pallet. Enjoy Life, 7 days a week.
Established in 1996, Three 2 Go Music is dedicated to
developing promising music talent in Western NY. As a partner of Three 2 Go
Music Alliance and with over 100 years of combined music business experience,
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members Van Taylor, Michael Pennick, and Ron Walker
are quietly positioning Three 2 Go Music for success. “We believe Western NY
has great talent, and we want that talent to shine.”
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