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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!

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”.

Lin Rountree | Groovetree

Lin Rountree - Groovetree
 
Lin Rountree | Groovetree
By Terrill Hanna
 
Released in 2005, I brought back this gem to fully illustrate the need for more trumpet play in the contemporary/urban jazz game. Ladies & Gents, Lin Rountree doesn’t mess around. And I thoroughly enjoyed the compositions, which quenched the thirst for more urban style trumpet music. Contributions from Tim Bowman & vocalist Leslie Nelson sealed the deal. Furthermore, Lin’s music is just delightful & energetic. Strictly appealing to an overall grooveline, funker’s delight!

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.

Chris Standring | Soul Express



…..”Never Judge A Book by its
Cover”….

And you know what? She’s right!
From the hoopla (some positive, some negative)
shared about the Beautiful, partial nude Model (Ms. Holly Weber for
those wanting to know…) on the front CD cover. Many should take
the time & attention span to otherwise pick this up SIMPLY for
the great musical pleasures Mr. Standring brought to my Kitchen
table & quite possibly to yours!! If its for the CD
cover….well…..Its on you!

Chris & His Crew got quite Funky on this one
Folks! …

Justin Young | On The Way

Justin Young - On The Way
 
Justin Young | On The Way
By Terrill Hanna
 
This ‘young’ kid is special. No….serious! His wind behind the brass is so mature, I wonder if he is kidding us with his tender age. This project, by all means, displays absolute maturity & grabbed my attention span much longer in the review as then expected. Other than the fact the smooth jazz technician Paul Brown mixed this project!

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