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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.

Joss Stone | Introducing Joss Stone

Joss Stone - Introducing Joss Stone
 
Joss Stone | Introducing Joss Stone
By Marvin Dickey
 
All the way from Dover Kent, England comes another soul singer with a rich tradition of stirring up great music. Her 1sr two cd’s were under the direction of singing siren Betty Wright. At the age of 14, Jocelyn Eve Stoker appeared on the BBC Show ‘Star for a Night.’ At 15, she flew from London to New York to audition for S-Curve CEO Steve Greenberg and the rest is her-story.

Gerald Levert | In My Songs

Gerald Levert - In My Songs
 
Gerald Levert | In My Songs
By Terrill Hanna
 
In Memory to one of the greatest, passionate R&B Crooners of all time….
 
“In My Songs” is the last release prior to Gerald’s passing. With the interlude to the title track given to us by Mr. Eddie Levert, this project continues the legacy of someone very serious about speaking on the behalf of the world involving romantic love songs & sentimental compositions.

Walter Beasley | Ready For Love

Walter Beasley - Ready For Love
 
Walter Beasley | Ready For Love
By Ian Cooke
 
Walter Beasley, a pioneer contemporary jazz artist, made his recording debut 10 years ago and celebrates with his latest release “Ready For Love.” He has proven his success as an instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, and educator- a range of talents that has made him one of the highest selling, and most accomplished African-American saxophonists of the last ten years!

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