When Eric Darius was a young buck, he took the jazz community by surprise with his release of “Night on the Town”. Critics’ raved; old and young jazz listeners gave him props. With his awesome talent and unjaded enthusiasm, he has become the undisputed darling of the genre.
The Sax Pack gives us a little bit of everything. Funk, R&B, Soul and Jazz. These three saxmen effortlessly bridge the 70’s with today’s smooth jazz. Featuring smooth jazz saxophonists Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Waters, and Steve Cole, This talented trio does an excellent job combining their talents. In my opinion, …
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!
Azizah Lisa has opened for Nancy Wilson to Anthony Hamilton to Mint Condition and now she has released a five song cd. This new and refreshing cd comes from a variety of influences, but it reminded me of Amel Larriuex first project. Fresh and unrefined, which made it stand out. …
One of the last standing R&B bands in this generation, sends their regards to the passion of music that best expresses who they are, what they are all about & then some. C’mon! The minute you hear lead singer, Stockley’s voice, you should KNOW Mint Condition has entered the building! …
Wondering where the entire funk went? Well, I’ll tell you what: It went to Daddy Cool, whose CD encompasses influences from Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly Stone, Cameo and James Brown.This multi-instrumentalist, producer & engineer is keeping the funk alive! “Call Me Daddy” is a tribute to James Brown, especially after the hilarious …
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.
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