SHELBY BROWN
The Meaning of Life
S.B. Records
Detroit sax man Shelby Brown has outdone himself on his new solo release, THE MEANING OF LIFE! After successes with MIRACLE (his collaboration with guitarist Dee Brown in 2003) and his first solo album, NO BOUNDARIES in 2005, this project has been widely anticipated, and now that it’s here, it won’t disappoint. Shelby has an engaging style and tone that remind me...
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HUTSON
Soothe You - Groove You
Triumph Records
Lee Hutson is surely one of the top contributors to the Soul music movement… his career span is deep and wide. He first recorded with the Nu-Tones back in the 1960’s, released singles with the duo Sugar & Spice… he ended up sharing a college dorm with Donny Hathaway and the two become fast friends and collaborators, in fact,
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DWAYNE KERR
Higher Calling
Dmanns Music Group
Dwayne Kerr has been playing flute in Erykah Badu’s band since 1998. Ms. Badu says this: “As I watch my friend in amazement, the high tones and trills become part of me, helping me to grow onstage. I don’t know which is sweeter, his tone or his soul.” After listening to this album and researching Dwayne’s background and temperament, I can appreciate her dilemma. HIGHER CALLING is absolutely captivating, by design...
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ZOÉ
Let's Fly
Life Records
Some local bands stay local. Others move beyond the city and county limits and become superstars. Zoe’ (pronounced “dzo-ay’) most definitely falls into the latter category. They’ve developed a well-earned reputation as being one of the hottest Smooth Jazz groups in Philadelphia/South Jersey and LET’S FLY, their third release...
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