SADE | SOLDIER OF LOVE | 2010

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African American, Female Vocalist, Pop Music, R&B, Sade

SADE | SOLDIER OF LOVE – [February 8, 2010]

Apparently, due to lack of research on my part, I humbly apologize for posting that “Love Supreme” by pop vocal diva Sade was coming soon! According to Billboard.com I wasn’t the only one who got hoodwinked by the official looking Sade2009.com. Try, this Sade’s official web site!

SADE, SOLIDER OF LOVE

NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ — The wait is now over. Epic Records is pleased to announce the release of SOLDIER OF LOVE, the highly anticipated new body of work from SADE. SOLDIER OF LOVE– which will be released WORLDWIDE on February 8, 2010 — is Sade’s first official studio album since the multi-platinum release of Lovers Rock in 2000.

Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-five year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984, the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than50 million albums worldwide to date. They’ve been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won three Grammy Awards — first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “No Ordinary Love”, and again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock.

SOLIDER OF LOVE was recorded in England and produced by the band and their longtime collaborator Mike Pela.

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Cynthia Felton | Afro Blue

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African American, Dr. Cynthia Felton, Female Vocalist, Jazz

Greeting’s my fellow jazz and art enthusiasts, it’s a blessing once again to be beneath the wings of another Thanksgiving. During this holiday season may we unleash one of the most powerful gifts given to us “LOVE,” lets express ourselves by loving and giving to those in need. May all of you have a safe, loving, and prosperous Thanksgiving! ~ The Urban Flux [Rob]

Cynthia Felton | Afro Blue ~ “The Music of Oscar Brown Jr.” – [Felton Entertainment, 2008]

Cynthia Felton, Afro Blue

Dr. Cynthia J. Felton serves as Artistic Director of The Ethnomusicology Library of American Heritage, a library of encyclopedias that traces contributions of music created in America.

Her singing style embodies jazz, rhythm & blues, and gospel music — a perfect fit for the broad stylistic range of compositions she chose for her debut recording.

Cynthia’s new release, Afro Blue, pays tribute to the legendary Oscar Brown Jr. whose work she greatly admires. The cd features twelve songs either written by Oscar or for which he wrote lyrics. In addition to Mongo Santamaria’s Afro Blue, the cd features other jazz classics such as Miles Davis’ All Blues, and Bobby Timmons’ Dat Dere.

The Curtis Brothers Quartet at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philly tonight!

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Curtis Brothers Quartet, Jazz

The Curtis Brothers

Following a live per-recording interview and performance at WRTI 90.1FM, The Curtis Brothers Quartet will perform at Chris’ Jazz Cafe from 5pm – 7pm.

Sunset Sessions
$10/ $5 (Students)
5pm – 7pm
1421 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3004
(215) 568-3131

Be sure to tune into WRTI 90.1 FM with Jeff Duperon “THIS FRIDAY” evening to hear WRTI’s signature jazz programming. Starting at 6:45pm, Conversations with Jeff Duperon brings you The Curtis Brothers and their per-recorded interview and performance from today!

Lyle Mays | Fictionary

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Jazz, Lyle Mays, Piano

Lyle Mays | Fictionary – [Warner Jazz, 1992]

Lyle Mays, Fictionary

After the general “panning” of his second album (“Street Dreams“) Lyle took some time before going back into the studio without the PMG. The result is a perfectly fine trio album (with Marc Johnson & Jack DeJohnette) very much in the style of the Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett Trios.

Mays has never made a secret of his admiration of Bill Evans (eg September 15 on “As Wichita Falls……..”) & the opening track here pays dutiful, respectful tuneful homage. The title track which follows is dedicated to Chick Corea & again the influence is apparent (personally I’m more a fan of Evans & therefore of the opening track). “Sienna” is a sassy, moody piece (deep, resonant bass lines from Johnson) with a nice groove but which could (if I was being picky) have given more space to Johnson & DeJohnette (Mays does have a slight tendency to “overplay” on this disc). “Lincoln Reviews His Notes” is similar with a lovely minor riff before “Hard Eights” leads off with DeJohnette literally belting his drum kit before Johnson & Mays join in (rather too “straight ahead” for my ideal liking although not without some very pleasant chords from Mays). “Something left Unsaid” is delightful melancholia & “Where are you from Today” has an appealing groove.

Overall a solid effort but one wherein the standard of the second half (ex “Where are you from Today?”) falls away somewhat from the first half. —David J. Ohanlon

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