This is a collection of some the best songs the incomparable Jean Carne has recorded for the Society Hill label and it’s a loving tribute to the music community of Philadelphia, like Thom Bell, who produced the original version of “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” the powerhouse duo of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff who wrote “Hope That We Can Be Together Soon,” The Wizard Ted Mills, who wrote “What’s Come Over Me,” Bunny Sigler, who wrote “Do You Get Enough Love,” Dexter Wansel, who wrote “One Million Miles From The Ground,” Grover Washington Jr., who was responsible for “Closer Than Close,” Bianca & Butch Ingram, who co-wrote “Come Home To Me,” Doug Carn, who wrote “Infant Eyes” and the late Barbara Ingram, who wrote “Spirit Of Love” and sang on almost of all Jean’s hits. Every song on the playlist has been reworked and remixed for this most special compilation.
The young Finnish-Danish band includes saxophonist Adele Sauros (of Superposition), bassist Joonas Tuuri (of Bowman Trio) and drummer Frederik Emil Bülow. After a string of lauded live performances over the past couple of years (the band was awarded with the "We Jazz Rising Star" accolade at We Jazz Festival in 2017), the trio is now ready to present their first studio work. Sound-wise, JAF Trio has an approach which brings the band very close to the listener, "loft jazz" style. The sax, bass and drums are right there at the forefront together, creating a remarkably strong presence. The original material of the band has depth and groove alike, at times leaping forward with giant steps, at times calming things down to really stretch time. The music is very melodic and rhythmic, as witnessed by single tracks "Ninth Row of the Fifth Floor" and "Dark Sparkle". There's a sense of playfulness in the repetitive riffing on "Something New" and an air of sombre melancholy on "Shades of Tomorrow".
Based in the stunning Lake District, Ulverston, North West England, Becki has a 1950s vintage style and provides a retro twist to modern songs and revives old jazz, soul and Motown too! Becki’s unique voice is influenced by 1940s jazz, 1950s rock n roll and 1960s soul, a perfect mixture of a wonderful era. Becki has carved quite an exciting career with singing at Kendal Calling 2018 and 2019, working for the BBC with Geri Halliwell, playing Amy Winehouse in a sell-out show and winning a top industry vocal awards, to name just some of her highlights. Now she releases her own debut single 'Know You Know' alongside her cover of Charlatans 'One To Another' with the permission and praise of Tim Burgess after booking and seeing Becki perform at Tim Peaks diner Kendal Calling.
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