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Come A little Closer

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Linda Woodson

Label: Vegas Records
Released: 2023
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Tracks

1. Stolen Moments 05:05 2. FHJ 04:34 3. Feeling Coy 04:38 4. I'm In 02:34 5. You Are Something Special 05:23 6. All Roads Lead To Nashville 04:35 7. La Costa 06:03 8. Come A Little Closer 04:35

Personnel

Linda Woodson

vocals

Uli Geissendoerfer

piano

Dave Ostrem

bass

Ryan Rose

drums

Jake Langley

guitar

Gary Fowler

vocals

Pepe Jimenez

percussion

Charles McNeal

saxophone, alto

Kenny Rampton

trumpet

Additional Personnel / Information

Linda Woodson: lead and background vocals Gary Fowler: lead vocals on La Costa, background vocals 1, 2, 5, 7 Uli Geissendoerfer: piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, synths Jake Langley: acoustic & electric guitars Dave Ostrem: acoustic and electric bass Ryan Rose: drums Pepe Jimenez: congas, bongos, talking drum, Udu drum, percussion James Whiting: marimba Joel Ferguson: slide guitar Kenny Rampton: trumpet and flugelhorn 1, 4 Charles McNeal: alto and soprano sax 4, 7 Tim Molyneux: background vocals 1, 5 String quartet on 1, 8: Alex Dzubinsky- 1st violin Susan Kim- 2nd violin Hanna Suk- viola Mart Semert- cello Gospel Choir on 2: Gary Fowler- lead Hunter Rose Turner Tymara Walker Thembe Adams Gianni Matteo Becker Carol Fowler

Album Description

Woodson’s melodies and messages are memorable and relatable. Her “All Roads Lead To Nashville” is a soulful, contemporary Country track that rings true with a hook and harrowing story with silver lining messages of facing past regrets and taking chances in life and love. “Faith, Hope, Joy”, is an uplifting contemporary jazz track that echoes Woodson’s mantra of fulfilling her purpose, acknowledging the blessings, and showing love to herself and others. “I’m In”, is a driving jazz anthem about falling brazenly head over heels in love. “You Are Something Special” is a Brazilian flare Samba that sizzles the swooning over a lover that seems to take your breath away. “Feeling Coy” is a blended ballad tribute to Woodson’s mother, Coydella Stephens, who’s colors quickly faded after losing her son, Linda’s youngest brother, to gun violence as a sophomore in college. Come A Little Closer also incorporates Linda Woodson’s original lyrics to Oliver Nelson’s jazz superhit, “Stolen Moments”, hailed by his son, Oliver Nelson, Jr., as “Great lyrics and fantastic arrangement. Totally swinging. My father would be pleased.” The eight-song album also includes two new arrangements of previously released material including Aziza Miller’s “La Costa”, released by Natalie Cole, which Woodson and Geissendoerfer rekindle to include a fabulous vocal and scatting duet with vocalist, Gary Fowler, and the Title track, “Come A Little Closer”, composed by Broadway legend, John Wallowitch, adding a lucid cabaret intimacy that Woodson has fondness and greatness for that shows in her delivery. All arrangements by Uli Geissendoerfer. Vocal arrangements by Linda Woodson, Uli Geissendoerfer & Gary Fowler credits released August 21, 2023 Linda Woodson: lead and background vocals Gary Fowler: lead vocals on La Costa, background vocals 1, 2, 5, 7 Uli Geissendoerfer: piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, synths Jake Langley: acoustic & electric guitars Dave Ostrem: acoustic and electric bass Ryan Rose: drums Pepe Jimenez: congas, bongos, talking drum, Udu drum, percussion James Whiting: marimba Joel Ferguson: slide guitar Kenny Rampton: trumpet and flugelhorn 1, 4 Charles McNeal: alto and soprano sax 4, 7 Tim Molyneux: background vocals 1, 5 String quartet on 1, 8: Alex Dzubinsky- 1st violin Susan Kim- 2nd violin Hanna Suk- viola Mart Semert- cello Gospel Choir on 2: Gary Fowler- lead Hunter Rose Turner Tymara Walker Thembe Adams Gianni Matteo Becker Carol Fowler Recorded at The Hideout Recording Studio September- February 2022-2023 Engineer: Luis Pacheco Assistant: Nick Anderson Vocal overdubs and choir engineer: Sam Friend Mixing and mastering: Pat Thrall Special thanks: Jorge Machain

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Come A little Closer

Vegas Records
2023

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