If not exceptional, are uniquely their own, as are Khan's ethereal, gently flowing compositions. Miles Gilderdale, and Philippe Saisse on mallets, melodion and Moog synthesizer. Khan governs the melodies along with Mann, guitarists Sergio Pereira and It is especiallyĭiscernible in the undulating rhythms, capably overseen for the most part by drummer Maurizio ZottarelliĪnd percussionist Fernando Saci. There is a middle-to far-Eastern ambience, that is understandable, given Khan's heritage. Percussion with occasional incursions from David Mann on saxophone or flute and Matt King on piano). Obviously had in mind (he wrote and arranged every number for an ensemble that is heavy on strings and "Well, the ten songs are essentially atmospheric, depicting the sort of aural landscapes that Khan Opting to play in New York City, where she earned a bachelor's degree at the New School Young, then detoured from her initial plan to finish her music education at Berklee by Though very youthful in appearance, she's a seasoned musician who started playing Opportunity to show off her chops, as she adds both soprano sax and flute, while she alsoįocuses extensively on her own compositions, something she omitted from her debut CD, Justįor You. "Sharel Cassity's second release as a leader gives the alto saxophonist a bit more Rock and pop band, Chicago, as he also engineered the percussion tracks for the album.”" Magnificence on Risin Up, it's important to note the work of drummer, Ramon Yslas, of the legendary brass While tempo and rhythm are key ingredients to Hawley's Key contributors, including a trifecta of sax greats, Vincent Ingala, Steve Cole, and Riley Richard,Īnd a superb jam track with bassist, Julian Vaughn. Repertoire for a sound that is rich, lush and infused with style. Highly noteworthy career, weaving more of the irresistible, funky RnB grooves and licks into his The guitarist and composer again is brilliant on this ten song continuation of his "Now with the release of album #4, Risin' Up, Hawley shows us again why he is destined for even The only endeavor she undertook in life, and she revealed it all in Phillips was the embodiment of a soulful R&B singer performing was
Into the Coasters) on the hit single “Double Crossin' Blues.” Esther She was teamed with the vocal quartet the Robins (who later evolved Billed as Little Esther, she scored her first success when Recording session with Modern Records and added her to his live With the 13-year-old that he brought her into the studio for a Nightclub belonging to blues man Johnny Otis. It was in LosĪngeles, in 1949, that her sister entered her in a talent show at a Her parents divorced, she divided time between her father in HoustonĪnd her mother in the Watts area of Los Angeles. Galveston, Texas, she began singing in church as a young child. Singers who never received recognition for what was a lifelongĬontribution to contemporary music. "Esther Phillips unquestionably falls into the realm of great "Įsther Phillips - From a Whisper to a Scream (1972) Missed by those interested in the more accessible, funky side of fusion. Rock and soul-oriented listeners over to check out the jazz side, and should not be
Chain Reaction was one of the albums that helped lure young, Word here, for this is the sound of a band, not just a group of guys thrown togetherįor a recording session. To strut their individual and collective stuff. The band employs a variety of rhythms and tempos, and gives the members plenty of room
And the stickman, Stix Hooper, keeps the groove solid. Joe Sample's Fender Rhodes piano provides a solidĬhordal foundation and great solos. Wilton Felder does double duty, delivering smoking Some of his finest licks and funkified rhythm work. Memorable, and the playing is uniformly excellent. "One of the tastiest concoctions of the mid-'70s jazz-fusion era, Chain Reactionįinds the Crusaders at the top of their form. ONECD The Crusaders - Chain Reaction (1975)