Tuesday, May 16, 2017

NEW RELEASES: DON BRYANT – DON’T GIVE UP ON LOVE; SAMIRA GIBSON – REFLECTIONS OF MIRA; DE-LIGHTFUL AND SOULFUL: DEEP MOVER (VARIOUS ARTISTS)

DON BRYANT – DON’T GIVE UP ON LOVE

The first album in decades from Memphis soul legend Don Bryant – a singer who hardly even gave us any recordings back when he was in his prime! Don was one of the lesser lights at the famous Hi Records – not as successful as Ann Peebles or Al Green, but steeped in the same wonderful sound as those great artists – and still going wonderfully strong after all these years! In fact, the album almost feels more like some lost Hi tapes from Bryant's glory days than a contemporary set – as his voice is wonderful, the songs are tight, and both the production and instrumentation have just the right sort of classic approach – soulful, but without overstating things in any sort of cloying "resurrection" mode. Instead, Don's just right on top, and right in the pocket – doing his thing wonderfully on titles that include "Don't Give Up On Love", "I Got To Know", "First You Cry", "It Was Jealousy", "Something About You", "Can't Hide The Hurt", "One Ain't Enough", and "A Nickel & A Nail". ~ Dusty Groove

SAMIRA GIBSON – REFLECTIONS OF MIRA

The young gifted and talented petite frame vocalist was born in New York N.Y, on December 7. Samira began her journey of music early, singing since the young age of 5. Coming from a very musically inclined family it was easy for Samira to take her place. She began writing music at 14 years of age. Growing up and even today, some of her major influences responsible for her very unique style of singing are Stevie Wonder; Donny Hathaway; Jill Scott; Erykah Badu; Lauryn Hill; India Arie; Beyoncé Knowles and many more. Samira is a three time winner at the World Famous Apollo Theater. Industry professionals such as Queen Latifah,Debra Cox and Ashford & Simpson slated her to be this nations next big star. From Opera to Gospel; singing in over four different languages Samira sings from the corners of her heart. This multi-talented young woman has graced the stage as not only a vocalist but also an actress featuring in several musical theatrical productions including, “Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God”, also featuring Dr.Cissy Houston and Desire Colman. Samira completed training at Harlem School of the Arts on a full scholarship. She graduated from the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York City as a vocal major. Samira has performed for and with stars such as Donnie McClurkin; Cece Winans; Ashford&Simpson; Ben Vareen; Mike Bloomberg; Plies; Debra Cox; Chaka Khan; Mary J Blige; Elle Varner and many more. Once you’ve met Samira you can appreciate the quote, “Big things truly come in small packages.”

DE-LIGHTFUL AND SOULFUL: DEEP MOVER (VARIOUS ARTISTS)

A slice of soul you might never expect – early work from the De-Lite label, a company better-known for their famous club hits of the late 70s – but starting out here with an amazing array of deep soul 45s! The music is a wonderful contrast to the disco and club of the label's fame – and showcases an immediate commitment to singers who could really knock it out of the park – with vocals that rival the sounds coming from southern labels like Stax, or some of the more famous productions on Atlantic – which is a huge surprise if you only know the De-Lite recordings by Kool & The Gang or The Kay-Gees! 25 tracks in all – all super-rare – and titles include "Keep Away" by The Appointments, "Look What You Done For Me" by Contributors Of Soul, "Oh Girl" by Johnny Washington, "Need You Girl" by Fred Cole, "I Wish It Would Rain" by Beverly Hammonds, "Say So" by La Jay Alexander, "Everlasting Love" by Johnny Washington, "I Saw You There" by The Appointments, "I Smell Trouble" by Johnny De'Vigne, "I'll Always Love You" by Felton Burks, "Send Her Back" by Sammy Taylor, "When A Woman Loves A Man" by Jean Battle, "Tender Loving Care" by Joe Kennedy, and "I Got To Get Close To You" by Yvonne Daniels.  ~ Dusty Groove



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