Take 6 is back and still singing inspiration and holding up the legendary vocal standard. They are cooking up some good food and even better harmonies in this video. Check out the Stevie Wonder cameo. “One” is the title track of Take 6′s new project on Shanachie Records. Get it here.
Here our Artist of the Month is lamenting a love he lost only because they weren’t on the same page “At The Same Time”. When she loved him, he didn’t love her. It’s true: you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.
The Jazz scene has been undergoing a much needed reconnection with the younger urban audience with cool and hip artists that are reinvigorating the artform: Jose James, Gregory Porter, Gretchen Parlato, Robert Glasper to name a few. Darryl Reeves’ Mercury signals the return of the soulful saxman. Already a force on the scene, Reeves’ has recorded and toured with Roy Ayers, Julie Dexter, Jill Scott, & Les Nubians plus he gets props from The Roots’ drummer and music savant Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson. Mercury is a combination of covers and originals that will leave you enjoying Reeve’s powerful jazz/Hip Hop/funk/soul fusion.
Get Darryl Reeves Mercury at iTunes
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Eric Roberson slays “Just a Dream”. The track is so deeply soulful that by the time he reaches the line “the next day, you didn’t know me”, you will be on your way to purchase the cd online. Mr. Roberson sings with such conviction that you personally wish for him that his “dream” would come true.
“Just a Dream” is part of the release “The Appetizer”, which is available at Amazon.com.
Seems like Miguel may be trying to set himself apart from his contemporaries with this one. “Adorn” gives off an ’80s slow jam/step vibe that is appealing to the “grown folks” as well as the youth. Tell us what YOU think.
Despite my memoirs of hip hop or its eventual marriage with R&B, there are certain moments when my spirit calls for a particular feeling. Whether cooking a Sunday dinner or if the skies are colored with a cloudy disposition, I just want to cuddle close with a song that charms my thoughts and delights my mood. One of those songs is Jackie Wilson’s “Stop Doggin’ Me Around”. Admittedly, the first time I heard this song was through the group, Klique back in 1983. However, when I later discovered Wilson’s version I couldn’t help but find a magnetic element. His voice had an ache and longing that was potently beautiful. Coupled with the playful piano riffs and the extended plead in Jackie’s tone, it remains a cherished favorite in my list of classics.
Plus, I can see why all the women fell hard for him as well. :)
From his 1955 debut (Columbia) Album , Round About Midnight, “Round Midnight”, the Thelonius Monk classic.
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“Rain on My Parade” is a great track. It captures the essential quiet storm vibe that seems to be missing from modern music. The vibe is so smooth that I dare you get through the entire song without singing “second of every minute, minute of every hour”.
“Rain on My Parade” is part of the release “Esoteric”, which is available at Amazon.com.
