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Phil Perry | Ready For Love


 
Phil Perry grows on me when I simply wonder from time to time, whatever happened to traditional Rhythm & Blues today. What happened to the ‘soul’ intuitions, the organic un-sophisticated way to send a regards of love to someone close to you? The ‘real’ poetry in motion? Either by love or by frustration of a broken relationship, tender R&B music from the day often assisted the listener with exploration of ways to counter positive or negative setbacks. Much music of which, if done well, can be played back over & over again. Timelessly.

Miki Howard | Private Collection

Miki Howard - Private Collection
 
Miki Howard | Private Collection
By George Strand
 
Miki Howard has been a favorite of mine for years. Ms. Howard’s ability to stay within the texture of quality rhythm & blues music & yet sets herself apart from other vocalists by touching jazz music is no easy task. As done before on her “Miki Sings Billie” LP in 1994, the classy & exuberant Ms. Howard takes us down that road again in “Private Collection.“

Calvin Richardson | When Love Comes

Calvin Richardson - When Love Comes
 
Calvin Richardson | When Love Comes
by Terrill Hanna
 
The Soul Prince of Urban Romance…..I Like That!
 
Calvin Richardson delivers a strong, soulful passage of good music. Intimate & seductive at times, but by all means, his unique approach to love stems straight from the title of his new release, “When Love Comes.” And that theme marks the direction he tends to take the listener on. With smooth, slow geared love tracks, which amplifies his vocal touch, I was in for a real treat. A gem in the making. No doubt!

Dawn Woods | Strong

Dawn Woods - Strong
 
Dawn Woods | Strong
by Marv D.
 
She’s an owner of her record label, and a few other things, but being from Ohio “The Land of Funk” you just can’t put out a wack cd. Well Ms. Dawn Woods didn’t! She brought it on this CD. With club bangers like, “Meet Me On The Dance Floor”, “After The Storm”, “Don’t Break My Heart”, “I Feel Alive”, “Could You Be The One”, & more, you will definitely get your head nodding.

Boney James | Christmas Present

Boney James - Christmas Present
 
Boney James | Christmas Present
Concord Records | 2007
By Terrill Hanna
 
The Return of Boney James!
 
Do you have “Funky Christmas”? If so, then you will already know the matter at heart as to when Boney brings the rhythm to the beat. His sax approach carries heavy R&B overtones & often highlight or ‘energizes’ a smooth jazz genre to the respect of contemporary jazz. His “Shine” album was reviewed here on T.U.M.S. & has done well on Billboards Contemporary Jazz chart. As for his “Christmas Present”.…

Jill Scott | The Real Thing Words & Sounds Vol. 3

Jill Scott - The Real Thing Words & Sounds Vol.3
 
Jill Scott | The Real Thing Words & Sounds Vol. 3
By Terrill Hanna
 
Of the 17 minutes I heard from the Hidden Beach label’s sampler, I’m very pleased to state that Jill Scott’s album is going to be another hot one!
 
The sampler didn’t have track listings, but for the flow & direction that disc sent me, it indicates she has groove on the groove patrol for listeners in the neo-soul world. Not to mention, the strength in melodies orchestrated from her production team came strong! No doubt.

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