Bass player Dewayne Pate is so busy working as a sideman that it has taken him 14 years and a pandemic lockdown to find the time to record his second album as a leader. On The Updise comprises funk, blues, and fusion jazz tunes performed with a variety of instrumentations. Aside from being an in-demand bass player in the business, Dewayne Pate is also an accomplished composer and included five of his original compositions on this release. Pate is a master of many styles and has performed around the world with many top acts. Pate played the 4-string bass for most of his career but switched first to the 5-string and then the 6-string bass because he wanted to expand his musical vocabulary, especially for jazz and fusion gigs. Pate quips, “Whenever I show up for a blues gig with my 6-string bass, people look at me funny. But for those gigs, I just play it like a regular 4-string bass.” From jazz to fusion to Latin to funk to the blues, Dewayne Pate’s superb musicianship has been an essential component of so many different recordings and live performances that audiences may not have realized just how accomplished and versatile he is. On The Upside is a musically rich, formidable display of Pate’s talents as a composer.
Though Gregory Abbott’s classic, instantly recognizable 1986 hit single “Shake You Down” was a Billboard #1 pop/R&B smash with the distinction of reaching a million radio spins faster than any song in BMI history, the New York bred singer and songwriter is far from a one hit wonder. Drawing lightly exotic touches of inspiration from his Spanish and Caribbean roots, Gregory Abbott’s new single “Whisper the Words” offers a master class in infectious and lilting romantic island charm, with lyrical imagery to match its sweet musical tropicality. The Al Jarreau-flavored seduction features the hypnotic, sensually balmy acoustic playing of guitar great Chieli Minucci. Beyond his other two Top 5 hits, he’s been releasing a steady stream of Urban/Smooth jazz friendly singles for over 20 years, including five since 2019.
A milestone in the discography of master guitarist Larry Coryell. Remixed and remastered from the original tapes exclusively for the Deluxe Edition by sound engineer Winnie Leyh, who has played a major role in the excellent sound of numerous IN+OUT releases. When a jazz trio in the worst possible physical condition manages an outstanding studio session, they must be exceptional musicians. Flu-ridden, Larry Coryell, Mark Egan and Paul Wertico completed their autumn tour of stormy Europe in 2002 and finally found themselves in a studio near Frankfurt to record this album. The Deluxe Edition was remixed and remastered from the original recordings and includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks. Musicians: Larry Coryell – guitar; Mark Egan – bass; and Paul Wertico – drums.
IN+OUT Records releases Roberta Gambarini's debut album - for the first time on vinyl in a Limited Audiophile Signature Edition. With a lyrical singing style which shows commitment to the heritage of Monk, Gillespie and Benny Carter, Gambarini delights us with her début album, Easy to Love, recorded in L. A. Limited Audiophile Signature Edition is hand-numbered, artist signed, limited to 1999 copies worldwide and includes two bonus tracks. Musicians: Roberta Gambarini - vocals; James Moody - tenor sax & vocal; Tamir Hendelman - piano; Gerald Clayton - piano; and John Clayton - bass.
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