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Contusion (featuring Jennifer Batten) by Tom Zygmont
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Album Title: Lumina Way
Neckbone Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 00:45:35
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About the Album
Much more than a Hybrid Jazz/Rock/R&B-driven cover song of a classic Stevie Wonder instrumental from Songs in the Key of Life, “Contusion” is a fascinating throwback to the scorching, incendiary free-for-alls of jazz fusion’s golden era. Slamming on the blistering lead originally played by future “Maniac” Michael Sembello, guitar electric guitar legend Jennifer Batten overwhelms the senses with all guns blazing, reminding her colleagues here (and those of us who remember) of her heyday in the 90s and 2000s touring with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck. Reaching the heavens with the guitarist, Melanie Taylor’s transcendent harmony vocals are a splendid touch. The groove pops nonstop with Zygmont, Laboriel and Conte, the trio that brings every groove of Lumina Way to life.
Tracks
Afro Blue; It’s Complicated; Lumina Way; Better From A Distance; Contusion; Sixteen Words; Pacifica; Big Dipper; Just Friends With Benefits; Seikilos.
Personnel
Tom Zygmont
drums
Terry Wollman
guitarJames Zota Baker
guitarRon Walters Jr.
keyboards
Abraham Laboriel
bass, electric
Brandon Fields
saxophone
Luis Conte
percussion
Wayne Bergeron
trumpetJennifer Batten
guitar, electricMelanie Taylor
vocalsTollak Ollestad
vocals
Sid Jacobs
guitar, electricStephanie Bennett
harpMB Gordy
drumsDate featured
August 13, 2025
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