Showing posts with label Music Reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music Reviews. Show all posts

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Una Storia Di Vita E Musica: ''My Life In Live Concert'' (Part Six)

MY LIFE IN LIVE CONCERT 61998. Annata leggera per quantità di LIVE visti ma PESANTE per l’unica data a cui ho partecipato… la mia seconda volta per JAMES BROWN LIVE ! Nell’estate del ’98 avevo preso l’appartamento al mare con alcuni amici al Lido Di Spina (Lidi di Comacchio) e mi ero appena lasciato con la fidanzata di allora… pertanto i miei week end si sviluppavano all’insegna della

Friday, January 13, 2012

Jazz Soul: Ivan ''Boogaloo Joe'' Jones' ''Sweetback'' (1975-'76)

Ivan ''Boogaloo Joe'' Jones''Sweetback''( LP Joka Records, 1975-'76 )Catalog # LPN 6007Tracklisting & Hide Credits:A1 ConfusionWritten-By – Ivan Jones 6:33A2 Trouble In Mind 6:11A3 SweetbackWritten-By – Ivan Jones 7:40B1 Have You Ever Been Mellow 7:20B2 Jamaica Farewell 3:26B3 You've Got It Bad, Girl 7:45Personnel & Credits:Alto Saxophone – Charles BowenBass – Warren GiancaterinoCongas –

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Philly Sound: Billy Paul's ''First Class'' (1979)

Billy Paul''First Class''( LP Philadelphia International Records, 1979 )Catalog # JZ 35756 (US) / 144345 (BRA)Tracklisting:1. False Faces2. Bring The Family Back3. Game Of Life4. It’s Critical5. Thank You (For This Blessing)6. What A Way To Love7. So Glad To See You Again8. Treasure Of My Life9. I Gotta Put This Life DownPersonnel & Credits:Arranged By – Billy Paul (tracks: A4), Ed Green (tracks:

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Psychedelic Africa: Emmanuel N'Djoké ''Manu'' Dibango's ''Africadelic'' (1973)

Emmanuel N'Djoké ''Manu'' Dibango''Africadelic''(African Pop Group)( LP Mondiophone Records, France )Catalog # MON 8, Crea Sound Ltd. – 46507Saxophonist from Cameroon. Originally trained in classical piano, his musical career began in Brussels and Paris in the 1950s. 1960 finds him in Congo as a member of African Jazz led by Joseph Kabasele (Le Grand Kalle). He formed his own band in Cameroon in

Monday, January 9, 2012

Jazz Soul: Richard “Groove” Holmes' ”The Best Of” (1972)

Richard “Groove” Holmes”The Best Of”( LP Prestige Records, 1972 )Catalog # PR 7700Tracklisting:A1 MistyA2 Living SoulA3 Soul Power!B1 What Now My LoveB2 Groove’s Blue GrooveB3 Boo-D-DooB4 Super SoulCredits & Info:PR 7700 The Best Of Richard “Groove” HolmesRichard “Groove” Holmes (org) Gene Edwards (g) Jimmie Smith (d)Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 3, 1965MistyGeorge Randall

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Una Storia Di Vita E Musica: ''My Life In Live Concert'' (Part Five) - SPECIAL CAP CREUS

MY LIFE IN LIVE CONCERT 5 (SPECIAL CAP CREUS)The CLUB . Anno Nuovo, e oggi ho pensato di sviluppare un ricordo SPECIALE. Nelle puntate precedenti della Mia Vita Fatta di Concerti ho in più occasioni menzionato il Disco Club “CAP CREUS” arrivandole a definire “IL MIO STUDIO 54”… mi sembrava quindi d’obbligo, viste le innumerevoli citazioni, rendere più chiaro l’argomento, spiegando cosa avveniva

Friday, January 6, 2012

MFS Radio Presents: ''The Word Is - FUNK!'' (Some underrated funk from the vaults) - Compilation (2011)

MFS Radio Presents:''The Word Is - FUNK!''( Some underrated funk from the vaults)The Tracks - CompilationTracklisting:1. Lyn Collins - Think2. Mary Jane Hooper - I've Got Reasons3. Elsie Mae - Do You Really Want To Rescue Me (Part 1)4. Esther Phillips - You're Coming Home5. Ann Mason - You Can't Love Me In The Midnight Hour6. Ruby & The Party Gang - Ruby's Suprise Party7. Detroit City Limits -

Thursday, January 5, 2012

The Great Blaxploitation Era: Young-Holt Unlimited's ''Plays Super Fly'' (1973)

Young-Holt Unlimited''Plays Super Fly''( LP Paula Records, 1973 )Catalog # LPS 4002Tracklisting & Hide Credits:A1 Freddie's DeadWritten-By – Curtis Mayfield 4:32A2 Give Me Your LoveWritten-By – Curtis Mayfield 3:15A3 Pusher ManWritten-By – Curtis Mayfield 3:48A4 SuperflyWritten-By – Curtis Mayfield 3:20A5 Hey PanchoWritten-By – E. Young, I. Holt 4:00B1 Could It Be I'm Falling In LoveWritten-By –

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Jazz: Houston Person's ''Chocomotive'' (1967)

Houston Person''Chocomotive''( LP Prestige Records, 1967 )Catalog # PR 7517Personnel & Notes:Frankie Jones (tp, d)Houston Person (ts)Cedar Walton (p)Bob Cranshaw (b)Alan Dawson (d, vib)Recorded in NYC, June 14, 1967Tracklisting:Since I Fell For YouMoreUp, Up And AwayChocomotiveYou Are Going To Here From MeGirl TalkClose QuartersReview by Alex Henderson (AMG):Some jazz improvisers believe that

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Thinking Of A Master Plan: YZ's ''Sons Of The Father'' (1990)

YZ''Sons Of The Father''( LP Tuff City Records, 1990 )Catalog # TUF LP 0569Tracklisting:A1 Intro And Sons Of The Father (5:20)Vocals [Guest] - C.H.A.S.E. D-4A2 In Control Of Things (5:15)Written-By, Arranged By - Robert "B-Fine" HumbertA3 Back Again (3:15)Vocals [Guest] - B'FineWritten-By, Arranged By - Robert "B-Fine" HumbertA4 I'm Workin' (5:14)Vocals [Guest] - Queen Cee AsiaA5 Get It Right (

Monday, January 2, 2012

Obscure & Blaxploitation: Sonny Stitt's ''Satan'' (1974)

Sonny Stitt''Satan''( LP Cadet Records, 1974 )Catalog # CA 50060Tracklisting & Hide Credits:A1 Satan A2 A Crazy Mixed Up World A3 Big Bad Henry A4 Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You B1 Will You Love Me TomorrowWritten-By – Goffin And KingB2 Anone B3 It Might As Well Be SpringNotes:Format:Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry:USReleased:1974Review/Note:This could be a soundtrack to New York in the

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Made In Japan: T.Honda (Takehiro Honda) & His Orchestra's ''What's Going On'' (1971)

T. Honda & His Orchestra''What's Going On''( LP Trio Records, 1971 )Catalog # PA-9722Takehiro HondaPianist & keyboard player. In Groups: Native Son, T. Honda & His Orchestra, T. Honda Trio.Tracklisting:A1 Ain't Tell You A Good Way ButA2 Check-out Your MindA3 Ain't Funky NowA4 What's Going On?B1 Sham TimeB2 Greasy SpoonB3 Sitting On The Dock Of The BayPersonnel & Credits:Alto Saxophone – K.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Funk For The Folks: The Soul Searchers' ''Salt Of The Earth'' (1974)

The Soul Searchers''Salt Of The Earth''( LP Sussex Records, 1974 )Catalog # SRA-8030Tracklisting & Hide Credits:A1 I Rolled It You Hold It 4:38A2 Blow Your WhistleComposed By – C. Brown, M. Kidd 3:01A3 Close To YouComposed By – B. Bacharach, H. David 4:23A4 Funk To The Folks 4:14B1 Ain't It Heavy 5:58B2 Windsong 5:00B3 Ashley's RoachclipComposed By – L. Pinchback 5:36B4 We ShareComposed By – D.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Richard ''Groove'' Holmes' Groove Merchant Years: ”Hunk-A-Funk!” (1975)

Groove Holmes”Hunk-A-Funk!”( Double LP Groove Merchant Records, 1975 )Catalog # GM 4402Tracklisting:A1 Night Glider (5:17)A2 Flyjack (3:30)A3 It’s Going To Take Some Time (4:30)A4 Pure Cane Sugar (5:00)B1 Go Away Little Girl (5:32)B2 One Mint Julep (4:50)B3 Young And Foolish (4:30)C1 The Red Onion (3:40)C2 No Trouble On The Mountain (3:55)C3 Meditation (6:10)C4 Good Vibrations (4:40)D1 You’ve Got

Monday, December 26, 2011

Creativity & Funky Fusion: Side Effect's ''What You Need'' (1976)

Side EffectThe birth of Side Effect began in the year 1972 with founder and leader Augie Johnson and members Lomita Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Gregory Matta and Louie Patton.Sylvia Nabors did an excellent job on the first album, but by the time "What You Need" was recorded, Helen Lowe, now gospel superstar Helen Baylor, was the new vocalist. In 1977, Lowe was replaced by Sylvia St. James. St. James

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Una Storia Di Vita E Musica: ''My Life In Live Concert'' (Part Four)

Una Storia Di Vita E Musica: ''My Life In Live Concert'' (Part Four)''Isaac Hayes - Joy (Short Version)''1995.Tutto scorre all’insegna dei mie Venerdì al Cap Creus… di qualche serata come DJ in alcuni Club Ferraresi e al FIRMUS sul Lago di Garda e ad Aprile mi vado vedere un bel LIVE al Cap Creus dei FREAK POWER (biglietto in allegato), gruppo emergente in quel periodo nel panorama Acid Jazz.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Time Is Running Out Fast: Remember Mr. James Joe Brown, Jr., The Hit Man, The Soul Brother #1, The Godfather Of Soul - ''The Payback'' (1973)

Time Is Running Out Fast:Remember Mr. James Joe Brown, Jr., The Hit Man,The Soul Brother #1, The Godfather Of Soul*3 May 1933 near Barnwell, South Carolina, USA†25 December 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA''The Payback''( LP Polydor Records, 1973 )Catalog # PD-2-3007Tracklisting & Hide Credits:A1 The PaybackWritten-By – John Starks 7:35A2 Doing The Best I Can 7:50B1 Take Some, Leave Some 8:22B2

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Electro Memories: Paul Hardcastle's ''Rain Forest'' (1985)

Paul Hardcastle''Rain Forest''( LP Profile Records, 1985 )Catalog # PRO-1206Tracklisting:A1 Rain Forest (Remix) 5:42A2 King Tut 4:38A3 Panic 4:29A4 Forest Fire 7:30B1 Loitering With Intent 4:10B2 A.M. 5:14B3 Sound Chaser 5:48B4 Rain Forest (Original Mix) 5:12Credits:Artwork By [Album Cover Concept] – Billy RussellArtwork By [Art Direction] – Dick SmithMastered By – Jack AdelmanPhotography [

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Wayne Henderson's Pleasure: Pleasure's ''Accept No Substitutes'' (1976)

PleasureThe original eight members of Pleasure were:Marlon McClain: Electric and acoustic guitar and background vocals.Sherman Davis: Lead and background vocals.Bruce Carter: Drums.Donald Hepburn: Keyboards and background vocals.Nathaniel Phillips: Electric bass and background vocals.Bruce Smith: Percussion and background vocals.Dennis Springer: Soprano and tenor sax.Dan Brewster: Trombone and

Monday, December 19, 2011

''We're Gonna Lick The World!'': The Blackbyrds' ''Cornbread, Earl And Me'' OST (1975)

The Blackbyrds''Cornbread, Earl And Me''Original Sound Track( LP Fantasy Records, 1975 )Catalog # F-9483Tracklisting:A1 Cornbread 3:11A2 The One-Eye Two-Step 3:19A3 Mother / Son Theme 1:29A4 A Heavy Town 2:58A5 One-Gun Salute 1:59A6 The Gym Fight 1:52A7 Riot 3:18B1 Soulful Source 3:49B2 Mother / Son Talk 1:05B3 At The Carnival 2:49B4 Candy Store Dilemma 1:33B5 Wilford's Gone 2:20B6 Mother / Son