DAVID GARFIELD – GO HOME
Keeping the spirit of old school R&B fresh and alive,
David Garfield has a longstanding tradition of creating dynamic re-imaginings
of classic songs. Following his Top 10 radio hit “Let’s Stay Together,” which
featured Michael McDonald, the veteran keyboardist and arranger digs deep into
the great Stevie Wonder’s songbook for “Go Home,” featuring the freewheeling
saxophone of Kirk Whalum, Paul Jackson Jr. on Guitar and Garfield, who anchors
the vibe on Fender Rhodes. This new project, two years in the making, includes
“Go Home” as the first single release from this all-star expansive work that
will feature numerous genre superstar collaborators: George Benson, Chuck Loeb,
David Sanborn, Randy Brecker, Smokey Robinson, Oleta Adams, Ray Parker Jr.,
Phil Perry, Eric Marienthal, Marcus Miller, and Larry Coryell. Including a
beautiful new cover of Adele’s “Chasing Pavements,” featuring Rick Braun and
John Klemmer, and a lush orchestral rendition of Sting’s “Fragile” reprising
Michael McDonald on vocals.
KATHY KOSKINS - UNREOVERED SOUL
Former first call session singer Kathy Kosins enters her
third decade as a recording artist with Unrecovered Soul, a fascinating concept
album driven by the sounds of the musical landscape of her hometown of Detroit
in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Working with producer Kamau Kenyatta, who won
a Grammy for his work with Gregory Porter, the sultry-voiced Kosins mines deep
emotional territory as she shares rarely heard tunes by songwriting legends
Curtis Mayfield, Gene McDaniels, Bill Withers, The Neville Brothers, Burt
Bacharach and contemporary great Amos Lee. There are also three original songs
that carry on the great R&B legacy of that time. The perfect balance of
jazz and soul, from one of the most creative souls on the planet. Full album
due out in early 2018. ~ smoothjazz.com
MICHAEL TOWNSEND - WARM FEELINGS
After years of being the opening act for R&B greats like
Johnny Gill and The Manhattans, Memphis native and longtime Beale Street
performer, Michael Townsend shares the full range of his smooth urban jazz and
pop/soul blend and artistry on his sophomore album WARM FEELINGS. While the
powerhouse saxophonist and vocalist generally keeps the flow sexy and romantic
with silky originals and familiar covers, he also hits some inspired highs with
some funky grooves. Turn up WARM FEELINGS, and heat up the vibe with this
sophisticated collection! ~ smoothjazz.com
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