TWO magnificent reissue packages, the first of them a debut in this form.
At the start of the 1970s, James Brown decided to indulge his trombonist by allowing him to make a jazz recording. The result is a combination of talents that is probably unique in the era.Most of the tracks are pop and soul covers, but the players, including saxophonist Michael Brecker, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Steve Gadd, are the cream of jazz sessioners. Wesley's dream project only saw the light of day as a couple of singles n 1972, so this is its first proper release.
Smokey Robinson's 1980 and 1981 albums contain some of his most sophisticated song-writing but that period is usually overlooked.This was the era of big studio work which today's pocket technology cannot emulate and these albums, neatly fitting on a single CD, ooze class. To think that Being With You was a demo recording, really made to interest Kim Carnes (whose Bette Davis Eyes then beat it to the top of the Billboard charts).
The JBs featuring Fred Wesley, The Lost Album featuring Watermelon Man
(Hip-O-Select.com/Polydor)
Smokey Robinson, The Solo Albums, Vol 6: Warm Thoughts/Being With You
(Hip-O-Select.com/Motown)
KEITH BRUCE
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