Jean Carne - Don't Let It
Go To Your Head:The Jean Carne Anthology
A fantastic
tribute to the great Jean Carne – a singer who started out in jazz, working
with then-husband Doug Carn on spiritual sessions and drummer Norman Connors on
his soulful sides of the 70s – then shifted over to the Philadelphia
International label, where she really helped Philly soul find new direction
moving into the 80s! Jean always brings all the sophistication of her roots
into her music – making her way more than just another soul singer, and instead
a vocalist with a great range of expression that has her opening up in just the
right way, no matter what the setting. This excellent collection is filled with
classics from her years on Philadelphia International, and also includes some
rare 12" mixes and duets with other artists too. Titles include "Free
Love", "No Laughing Matter", "Don't Let It Go To Your
Head", "You Can't Come Back Now", "There's A Shortage Of
Good Men", "Time Waits For No One", "Lonely Girl In A Cold
Cold World", "Bet Your Lucky Star", We Got Some Catchin Up To
Do", "When I Find You Love", "Was That All It Was (12"
mix)", "What's On Your Mind (12" mix)",
"Revelation/Infant Eyes", "Mystic Stranger",
"Completeness", and "If You Don't Know Me By Now" – plus
"I'm Back For More" with Al Johnson, "Sweet &
Wonderful" with Glenn Jones, "You Might Be Surprised" with Roy
Ayers, "Love Is Beautiful" and "Dreams Of Tomorrow" with
Dexter Wansel, "Keep In Touch" and "The Look Of Love" with
Grover Washington, and "Dindi", "Love's In Your Corner",
and "Valentine Love" with Norman Connors. © 1996-2018, Dusty Groove, Inc
Kris
Brownlee – Breathe: Night Sessions
Saxophonist
Kris Brownlee returns with a new collection of originals, playing multiple
instruments on each track of this, his fourth album. First emerging on the
scene in 2001 as the frontman for his group, The Grooveside, Kris quickly setup
a weekly jazz residency in Chicago that allowed him to not only sharpen his contemporary
sound, but allowed him to evolve his straight-ahead jazz chops as well.
"Over the past 25 years of playing, I've been influenced by many, but none
more than by saxophonist Boney James," Brownlee said. Kris is always
looking for new ways to set himself apart from the crowd. Whether it’s through
his all out dance party-like shows or through his unique compositions, Kris
Brownlee will take contemporary jazz fans on a journey that they won’t soon
forget. ~smoothjazz.com
Curtis
Haywood - Summer Breeze
Just in
time, saxophonist Curtis Haywood brings you a smooth rendition of “Summer
Breeze” and a new collection of studio recordings. On his latest album, Curtis broadens his
signature ballad sound with Urban Contemporary rhythms from his R&B Funk
roots, thanks to production partner and longtime friend Ainsley Taylor and the
early work of Witnel Paul. "Wherever The Chips Fall" (featuring
Nathaniel Mitchell on keyboards) and the inspirational "Promise Me” are
the lead singles. Curtis exuberates his
passion on The Stylistics’ classic "You Are Everything", displays his
versatility with steelpan on the Caribbean-flavored rendition of the Seals
& Crafts classic title track "Summer Breeze”, and invites flutist
Ragan Whiteside to join the fun on "Let it Go”. There’s something for
everyone, from Calyspo-flavored "Touch Me" to quiet storm specials
like "Midnight Hour" and “Lullaby”.
Overall, it’s a solid album from Curtis Haywood that deserves a place on
your playlist. ~smoothjazz.com
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