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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Eva Cassidy - Songbird (1998) {Blix Street}

Eva Cassidy - Songbird (1998) {Blix Street}
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Genre: jazz, smooth jazz, easy listening

Songbird is a 1998 compilation CD by Eva Cassidy. This was released on the Blix Street label.

01. Fields Of Gold (4:46)
02. Wade In The Water (4:05)
03. Autumn Leaves (4:45)
04. Wayfaring Stranger (4:29)
05. Songbird (3:46)
06. Time Is A Healer (4:18)
07. I Know You By Heart (4:03)
08. People Get Ready (3:25)
09. Oh, Had I A Golden Thread (4:50)
10. Over The Rainbow (5:02)

Eva Cassidy - vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keyboards, strings
Chris Biondo - bass, acoustic guitar, drum programming
Chris Walker - trumpet
Dan Cassidy - violin
Hilton Felton - hammond organ
John Gillespie - hammond organ
Keith Grimes - electric guitar
Kent Wood - organ
Larry Melton - upright bass
Lenny "The Ringer" William - piano
Lenny Williams - organ
Marc Carson - piano, backing vocals
Mike Stein - violin
Raice Mcleod - drums
William "JuJu" House - drums & congos
Bryant Roberts - backing vocals
Dontane Lane - backing vocals
Eric D. Dorsey - backing vocals
Troy W.D. Brown Sr. - backing vocals

Produced by Chris Biondo & Eva Cassidy
Recorded by Chris Biondo (tracks 2, 4-7 and 10) and Sound By Charlie (tracks 1, 3, 8-9)
Engineered by Roy Battle (tracks 1, 3, 8-9)
Additional engineering by Kent Wood (tracks 2, 4-7 and 10) and Lenny Williams (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
Mastered by Robert Vosgien

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Four80East - Round 3 (2002) {Boomtang}

Four80East - Round 3 (2002) {Boomtang}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 328 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 129 mb
Genre: smooth jazz

Round 3 is the 2002 album by Four80East, their third effort. Originally released on Higher Octave, this pressing is a reissue on their own Boomtang label.

01. Shot Clock (5:30)
02. Stars Like These (4:55)
03. TKO (4:53)
04. Mint Julep (4:58)
05. Je Pense A Toi (5:04)
06. Montreux (4:52)
07. 3 Out Of 4 (6:11)
08. Tip Off (5:07)
09. Last Flight To LA (6:10)
10. Burn Down The Bayou (6:43)

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Saturday, August 22, 2020

Dave Grusin - Cinemagic (1987) {GRP}

Dave Grusin - Cinemagic (1987) {GRP}
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Genre: smooth jazz, easy listening

Cinemagic is the 1987 album by Dave Grusin. This CD consists of brand new renditions of Grusin's own work he did for movies, newly recorded for your desire and listening pleasure. This was released by GRP.

01. On Golden Pond
02. New Hampshire Hornpipe
03. Heaven Can Wait
04. An Actor's Life
05. It Might Be You
06. Fratelli Chase
07. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
08. Mountain Dance
09. Letting Go - TJ's Theme
10. The Champ
11. Condor
12. Goodbye For Kathy
13. PLO Camp Entrance
14. Epilogue
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Dave Grusin-acoustic piano, Midi-acoustic piano, additional synthesizers
Don Grusin-synthesizers
Lee Ritenour-acoustic & electric guitars
Abraham Laboriel-electric bass
Harvey Mason-drums
Mike Fisher-percussion
Emil Richards-cymbalon & additional percussion

Chuck Findley-trumpet
Charley Loper-trombone
Tom Scott-soprano & tenor saxophones
Ernie Watts-tenor saxophone
Eddie Daniels-clarinet

The London Symphony Orchestra
Ashley Arbuckle-concertmaster
Conducted by Dave Grusin ant Harry Rabinowitz

On "Mountain Dance":
Dave Grusin-acoustic piano
Jeff Mironov-electric guitar
Marcus Miller-electric bass
Harvey Mason-drums
Rubens Bassini-percussion
Ian Underwood-synthesizers

Arranged, conducted, and produced by Dave Grusin
Associate conductor: Harry Rabinowitz
Tracks recorded by Don Murray at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles
Assisted by pb]Jim Preziosi

London sessions recorded by Keith Grant at Olympic Sound Studios
Assisted by Gerry O'Riordan

Digitally recorded on the Mitsubishi 32-track digital system
"Mountain Dance" recorded by Larry Rosen at A&R Studios, New York
Assisted by Ollie Cotton
Digitally mixed and edited by Dave Grusin and Josiah Gluck on the Sony PCM 1930 at The Review Room, New York
Assisted by Jim Singer

Digitally mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York

This compact disc is the first in the United States to be mastered on the Neve Digital Transfer Console. From the time of the final mixing and editing until the disc is played, there have been no analog conversions.

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Gerald Albright - Live At Birdland West (1991) {Atlantic}

Gerald Albright - Live At Birdland West (1991) {Atlantic}
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Genre: jazz, smooth jazz, post bop

Live At Birdland West is an official 1991 live album by Gerald Albright. It was his 4th album for Atlantic Records.

Virtually all of saxophonist Gerald Albright's previous recordings were in the pop/R&B field, making this mostly straight-ahead session a major surprise. Albright, alternating between alto and tenor, plays quite well throughout this set, which is highlighted by versions of "Impressions," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Limehouse Blues." Tenorman Kirk Whalum helps out on three tracks, and Eddie Harris makes a guest appearance on "Bubblehead McDaddy." This is easily Gerald Albright's most rewarding session to date.

01. Impressions
02. Georgia On My Mind
03. Softly At Sunshine
04. Too Cool
05. 'C Jamm' Blues
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SONGS 1 THRU 5 RECORDED LIVE AT BIRDLAND WEST

SONGS 1 THRU 5 PERSONNEL:
Gerald Albright-alto and tenor saxophones
Patrick Moren-organ and synthesizers
Tony Dumas-electric and acoustic bass
Derek Nakamoto-strings
Onaje Allan Gumbs-acoustic piano, synthesizer
Land Richards-drums
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06. Limehouse Blues
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone
Kirk Whalum-tenor saxophone
Joe Sample-acoustic piano
Harvey Mason-drums
Tony Dumas-bass

07. Melodius Thunk
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone, synthesizer
Kirk Whalum-tenor saxophone
Joe Sample-acoustic piano
Bobby Lyle-organ solo
Derek Nakamoto-strings, synthesizer
Harvey Mason-drums
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass

08. Bubblehead McDaddy
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone
Eddie Harris-tenor saxophone
Patrice Rushen-acoustic piano
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler-drums
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass
Oscar Brashear-trumpet (muted)
Derek Nakamoto-strings

09. Boss Of Nova
Gerald Albright-alto saxophone
Kirk Whalum-tenor saxophone
Joe Sample-acoustic piano
Harvey Mason-drums
Derek Nakamoto-strings, synthesizers
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass

10. My One And Only Love
Gerald Albright-tenor saxophone
Derek Nakamoto-strings
Will Boulware-acoustic piano
Ed Smith-drums
Tony Dumas-acoustic bass
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Master of ceremonies: Al Williams

Produced by Gerald Albright for Bright Music, Inc.

Recording engineers: Craig Burbridge, "Rusty" Richards and Robert Seifert

House engineer at Birdland West: Anthony Jeffries
Mixing engineer: Craig Burbridge

Tracks 6-10 Recorded at Aire L.A. Studios, Le Mobile
Mixed at Aire L.A. Studios

Thursday, June 4, 2020

VA - Smooth Jazz Dinner Party (2019) {Green Hill Productions}

VA - Smooth Jazz Dinner Party (2019) {Green Hill Productions}
WEB Rip | FLAC (no log) | scans | 377 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 148 mb
Genre: smooth jazz

Smooth Jazz Dinner Party is a 2019 compilation CD featuring cherished pop and soul songs covered in a smooth jazz motif done by various artists. This was released by Green Hill Productions.

01. Sam Levine - Through The Fire
02. Leif Shires - Human Nature
03. Mark Douthit - You Can't Hide Love
04. Pat Coil - One More Night
05. Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra - The Look Of Love
06. Sam Levine - You Give Good Love
07. Mason Embry Trio - Wives And Lovers
08. Jim Wilson - River
09. Leif Shires - Fields Of Gold
10. Mark Douthit - What Was
11. Jack Jezzro, Beegie Adair - Wave
12. Sam Levine - You Belong To Me
13. Jack Jezzro with The Mason Embry Trio - Overjoyed
14. Mason Embry Trio - New Directions
15. Leif Shires - What A Wonderful World

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Sunday, May 31, 2020

Bill Evans - Soul Insider (2000) {ESC}

Bill Evans - Soul Insider (2000) {ESC}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 431 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 139 mb
Genre: soul jazz, fusion, smooth jazz

Soul Insider is the 2000 compact disc by American jazz saxophonist Bill Evans. This was released on the ESC label.

01. Vans Joint
02. Cool Eddie
03. Lose My Number
04. Cheeks
05. You Sure Look Good To Me
06. Big Mama
07. Sneaky
08. Gimme Some
09. Older Days
10. Thump
11. The Shorty Shuffle

Bill Evans - soprano, tenor, alto and britone saxophones, vocoder
Steve Jordan - drums
Don Alias - percussion
Dean Brown - guitar
James Genus - bass
Tim Lefebvre - bass
Conrad Herwig - trombone
Ricky Peterson - piano, Hammond organ
John Scofield - guitar
Lew Soloff - trumpet
Les McCann - Vocals
Vaneese Thomas - background vocals

Produced by Bill Evans
Mixed by Phil Magnotti
Mastered by Ted Jensen

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

Jeff Bujak - Peaces Of Man And Machine (2006) {Lizardflag Recordings}

Jeff Bujak - Peaces Of Man And Machine (2006) {Lizardflag Recordings}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 531 mb
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 203 mb
Genre: electronic, smooth jazz

Peaces Of Man And Machine is the 2006 album by musician and composer Jeff Bujak. This was released through Lizardflag Recordings.

1. I (1:11)
2. Cake 10:51)
3. Channelise (3:33)
4. Puzzle (12:10)
5. Intrinsic (2:22)
6. Gemini 10:21)
7. Agitate (2:31)
8. Veil (9:07)
9. Persuaders (4:16)
10. Bonfire 11:44)
11. Cycle (2:00)
12. Duodenary (8:30)

Jeff Bujak-hands for keyboards, throat for voice, machines for programming

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Tom Teasley - Eastern Journey (2016)

Eastern Journey is the 2016 album from musician Tom Teasley. This disc is a nice blend of jazz and smooth jazz, along with what some would call easy listening by the "world percussionist of the year" according to Drum magazine. This CD was self-released, which means it was made for the fans.

01. The Jade Emperor
02. Zen Fever
03. The Heart Is A Flower
04. Max In Beijing
05. The Temple Garden
06. The Gold Cicada
07. Journey To The West
08. Monkey Dance
09. The Mountain
10. When Heaven And Earth Dance
11. The Art Of Stillness

Tom Teasley-everything

Produced & engineered by Tom Teasley & Jim Robeson
Mixed by Jim Robeson
Mastered by Tom Teasley

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Jeff Lorber Fusion - Hacienda (2013) {Heads Up International}

Jeff Lorber Fusion - Hacienda (2013) {Heads Up International}
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MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 130 mb
Genre: smooth jazz, jazz fusion

Hacienda is the 2013 album by the Jeff Lorber Fusion. This was released by Heads Up International.

01. Corinaldo (4:28)
02. Solar Wind (4:58)
03. King Kong (5:41)
04. The Steppe (5:20)
05. Hacienda (5:31)
06. Fab Gear (4:54)
07. Raptor (5:46)
08. Everlast (5:09)
09. Playa Del Falco (4:45)
10. Escapade (4:58)
11. Dragonfly (4:39)

Track 2 featuring Larry Koonse
Track 3 featuring Jean-Luc Ponty

Produced by Jeff Lorber & Jimmy Haslip
Recorded by Jeff Lorber, Dave Mann, Ed Mann & Michael Thompson
Mixed by Jeff Lorber (tracks 5, 9-11) and Michael Brauer (tracks 1-4, 6 to 8)
Mastered by Rich Breen

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Jeff Lorber - Philly Style (2003) {Narada Jazz/Virgin}

Jeff Lorber - Philly Style (2003) {Narada Jazz/Virgin}
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MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 99 mb
Genre: smooth jazz

Philly Style is the 2003 CD by American jazz musician Jeff Lorber. This is from Narada Jazz via Virgin.

01. Under Wraps (4:56)
02. Gigabyte (3:55)
03. Regardless Of (4:27)
04. Philly Style (4:07)
05. Soul Food (4:11)
06. Laissez Faire (3:54)
07. Step On It (4:08)
08. Uncle Darrow's (3:54)
09. When She Smiles (4:49)
10. Serpentine Lane (4:46)

Jeff Lorber-piano, Wurlitzer piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer bass
Naila-vocals
Gary Meek-soprano & tenor saxophones
Dan Higgins-tenor saxophone
Richard Elliot-tenor saxophone
Ron King-flugelhorn
Jerry Hey-flugelhorn
Bill Reichenbach-trombone
Nelson Jackson-keyboards
Robbie Nevil-keyboards
Tony Maiden-guitar
Alex Al-bass
John Roberts-drums
Lenny Castro-percussion

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Jeff Lorber - Kickin' It (2001) {Samson}

Jeff Lorber - Kickin' It (2001) {Samson}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 285 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 102 mb
Genre: smooth jazz

Kickin' It is the 2001 album by jazz musician Jeff Lorber. This was released on the Samson label.

01. Snakebite
02. Ain't Nobody
03. Happy Endings
04. Chopsticks
05. Keep That Same Ol' Feelin'
06. Reflections
07. The Bijou
08. Kickin' It
09. The In Crowd
10. What It Is

Jeff Lorber-keyboards, synth bass, Fender Rhodes, mute guitar
Alex Al - Bass
Dave Koz - Soprano, Alto sax on track 3 and 7
Gary Meek - Soprano, Tenor sax
Gerald Albright - Tenor sax on track 1, 5, 8
Jerry Hey - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Horn arrangements
John "Little John" Roberts - Drums
Lenny Castro - Percussion
Richard Elliot - Tenor sax on track 9
Siedah Garrett - Vocals on track 5
Steve Cole - Tenor sax on track 4
Tony Maiden - Guitar
Wah Wah Watson - Guitar

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Sadao Watanabe - California Shower (1978) {1986 ProJazz}

Sadao Watanabe - California Shower (1978) {1986 ProJazz}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 222 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 113 mb
Genre: jazz, jazz pop, smooth jazz

California Shower is the 1978 album by Japanese jazz musician Sadao Watanabe. This was taken from the first American compact version/reissue released by the ProJazz label.

1. California Shower (5:32)
2. Duo-Creatics (6:54)
3. Desert Ride (5:24)
4. Seventh High (5:15)
5. Turning Pages Of Wind (3:53)
6. Ngoma Party (4:48
7. My Country (4:53)

Sadao Watanabe - alto saxophone, sopranino, flute
Dave Grusin - Fender Rhodes, piano
Chuck Rainey - bass
Harvey Mason, Sr. - drums
Lee Ritenour - acoustic & electric guitars
Paulinho Da Costa - congas, percussion
Ernie Watts - saxophone
George Bohannon - trombone
Oscar Brashear - trumpet

Produced by Kiyoski Itoh & Yukio Morisaki
Engineered & mixed by Phil Schier

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Seaside Lovers - Memories In Beach House (1983) {2013 GT Music/Sony Music Direct Japan}

Seaside Lovers - Memories In Beach House (1983) {2013 GT Music/Sony Music Direct Japan}
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 88 mb
Genre: smooth jazz, easy listening

The music of Akira Inoue, Hiroshi Sato and Masataka Matsutoya make up Seaside Lovers and together, they created the 1983 album Memories In Beach House. This is taken from the 2013 remaster released by GT Music in association with Sony Music Direct Japan.

1. Lovers Paradise
2. Melting Blue
3. Sun Bathing
4. Sunset Afternoon
5. X's and O's
6. Wind, Wave & Wineglass
7. Coconuts Island
8. Evening Shadow
9. Blue Memories

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Friday, January 17, 2020

VA - In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record (1980) {Sesame Street/Warner Bros.}

VA - In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record (1980) {Sesame Street/Warner Bros.}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 214 mb
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 91 mb
Genre: children's, children's pop, modern pop, smooth jazz, pop jazz, folk, acoustic

A 1980 compilation of pop artists recording a children's music album. Features music from The Doobie Brothers, George Benson, Bette Midler, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Al Jarreau, James Taylor, Livingston Taylor, Kate Taylor, and a few other Taylor's as well, along with Ernie and Cookie Monster. This was released by Sesame Street Records via Warner Bros., which begins with the letters W and B.

Not only do you get to hear The Doobie Brothers, Pauline Wilson of Seawind, and Cookie Monster on the same album, but it's a family affair with a lot of Taylor's and a fair share of Simon's.

For the unaware, this is a children's record. Sesame Street is a children's show on PBS in the United States created by the late Jim Henson, and variations of this show appear around the world. The show featured interaction between real people and "Muppets", a cast of characters that included Big Bird, Grover, Bert & Ernie, Oscar The Grouch, Roosevelt Franklin, The Count, Guy Smiley, and Kermit The Frog. The well-known street is familiar to children today as the home of Elmo. Doobies? A-B-C's? Why not!

Some of the people who play on this include Steve Gadd, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Tony Levin, Steve Ferrone, Jim Keltner, Ron Carter, Greg Phillinganes, Phil Upchurch.

01. The Doobie Brothers - Wynken, Blynken and Nodd
02. James Taylor - Jelly Man Kelly
03. Carly Simon - Be With Me
04. Bette Midler - Blueberry Pie
05. Ernie & Cookie Monster - Share
06. Al Jarreau - One Good Turn
07. Linda Ronstadt & Wendy Waldman - I Want A Horse
08. Libby Titus & Dr. John - The Sailor And The Mermaid
09. Livingston Taylor - Pajamas
10. George Benson & Pauline Wilson - A Friend For All Seasons
11. Lucy Simon - I Have A Song
12. Kate Taylor & The Simon/Taylor Family - In Harmony

Produced by Lucy Simon and David Levine

Monday, December 2, 2019

Duende - Donuts Donuts (2017) {Studio Duende}

Duende - Donuts Donuts (2017) {Studio Duende}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 212 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 131 mb
Genre: easy listening, smooth jazz

Donuts Donuts is the 2017 by Japanese jazz duo Duende. This was released by Studio Duende, which means it's made for the fans.

1. Dinner Magic (6:14)
2. Potato Moon (5:43)
3. Lost In Thought (2:09)
4. Rainy Walk In Autumn (4:06)
5. Rabbit Tail (4:27)
6. Tea For Two (2:56)
7. Jingle Bells (5:13)

Koyotaka Sambown-ewi, programming
Roco Shiranuhi-piano

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Lola Haag - Romantico (2016) {Big Chair}

Lola Haag - Romantico (2016) {Big Chair}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and Audiochecker | scans | 272 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 113 mb
Genre: smooth jazz, Latin vocal jazz

Romantico is the 2016 CD by American jazz singer Lola Haag but for this title, she sings in foreign languages, singing from her heart and placenta to let people know the music is also for 5 percenters. This was released by Big Chair Records.

01. Aquellos Ojos Verdes (2:30)
02. Somos Novios (4:22)
03. Perfidia (2:18)
04. Sabor A Mi (3:04)
05. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (2:43)
06. La Media Vuelta (2:40)
07. Solamente Una Vez (3:01)
08. Besame Mucho (3:30)
09. Esta Tarde Vi Llover (3:43)
10. Piel Canela (3:15)
11. Historia De Un Amor (3:28)
12. Amor, Amor, Amor (2:42)
13. La Sombra De Tu Amor (4:36)
14. Quien Sera (3:01)

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Sunday, November 24, 2019

Molly Johnson - Lucky (2008) {A440 Entertainment/Verve/Universal Music Canada}

Molly Johnson - Lucky (2008) {A440 Entertainment/Verve/Universal Music Canada}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 431 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 117 mb
Genre: smooth jazz, jazz pop

Lucky is the 2008 album by vocalist Molly Johnson. This was released on A440 Entertainment via Verve Records via Universal Music Canada.

01. Lucky (2:40)
02. Ode To Billie Joe (5:24)
03. Solitude (4:11)
04. Whatever Lola Wants (3:16)
05. Lush Life (5:37)
06. Mean To Me (4:19)
07. April In Paris (4:11)
08. I Got It Bad, And That Ain't Good (4:51)
09. It Ain't Necessarily So (4:58)
10. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (4:39)
11. I Loves You, Porgy (4:34)
12. If I Were A Bell (2:46)

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Brian Culbertson - Bringing Back The Funk (2008) {GRP/Verve Music Group}

Brian Culbertson - Bringing Back The Funk (2008) {GRP/Verve Music Group}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 366 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 163 mb
Genre: jazz, smooth jazz

Bringing Back The Funk is the 2008 album by Brian Culbertson, featuring many special guests, including William "Bootsy" Collins, brother Phelps "Catfish" Collins, Bernie Worrell, Ray Parker Jr., Larry Dunn, Ronnie Laws, Musiq Soulchild, Ledisi and others. This was released by GRP via the Verve Music Group.

01. Funkin' Like My Father
02. Always Remember
03. Hollywood Swinging
04. The House Of Music
05. You Got To Funkifize
06. The Groove
07. The World Keeps Going Around
08. Excuse Me… What's Your Name
09. Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)
10. Let's Stay In Tonight