The eagerly
anticipated follow up to ‘One Love’, which was last year’s number one
independent soul album of the year, is soon upon us. ‘Absolutely’ is an album
described by Cornell as ‘Songs that came through my Soul and out of my Heart!.’
No sales pitch required – suffice to say it’s all killer – no filler. Eight
original songs and two classic covers from our heroes Curtis Mayfield and
Marvin Gaye (Mr Gaye’s heavenly spirit filled the room when CC & Co laid
this one down!) These songs have never been heard before until now, apart from
the taster track and U.K Soul Chart / Sweet Rhythms Chart summer hit ‘I See
Love’. Tracks include: “Say Yes”, “I See Love”, “Earn It”, “Come Live With Me
Angel”, “I Could Never”, “Ever Since”, “Love Thang”, “Morning Touch”, “Ghosted”,
and “We’re A Winner”.
Ashley Henry
- Beautiful Vinyl Hunter
Tremendous
work from pianist Ashley Henry – a British pianist who seems to be soaring out
of the underground to become one of the leading figures in overseas jazz – a
role that he definitely fills with this fantastic major label debut! The set's
every bit as great as Henry's previous material, but also expands the palette
too – showcasing a bold musical vision that's equally great on vocal and instrumental
fronts, as Henry welcomes in a lineup of guests who include Makaya McCraven on
drums, Theo Croker and Keyon Harrold on trumpets, Judi Jackson and Milton Suggs
on vocals, and the team of saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd.
Yet the work is clearly Henry's own – great tunes that have a soaring,
spiritual current – maybe rooted in a tradition that runs from Woody Shaw
through Robert Glasper, then finds its flowering in the really rich soil of the
contemporary London scene. Titles include "Realisations", "Star
Child", "I Still Believe", "Sunrise",
"Battle", "Dark Honey", "Ahmed",
"Introspection", "I Still Believe", "Colors", and
"Between The Lines". ~ Dusty Groove
Dego - Too
Much
A fantastic
full length set from Dego – one of the few members of the 4Hero scene who've
kept the music flowing and growing into new territory in recent years –
especially with the same longform vibe that we always loved from that legendary
group! Although short doses of cosmic sound can be great, there's nothing to
compare with a full dose like this – a rich musical vision that holds us rapt
throughout, as it moves through shifting rhythms and different modes of
contemporary soul – thanks in part to vocal guests who include Ivana Santilli,
Samii, Lady Alma, Sharlene Hector, and Sarina Leah! A few tracks have bold,
long instrumental workouts – blinding keyboards and quick-changing rhythms –
and titles include "A Strong Move For Truth", "My Standards Are
Not Too High", "A Where Pringle Deh", "Come Of Age",
"Just Leave It", "Life Can Be Unreal", "You Are Virgo",
"Remini Dream", "I Don't Wanna Know", "Good
Morning", and "Unknown Faults". ~ Dusty Groove
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