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Steve Wilson: Soulful Sound
A good measure of the talent that joins Wilson comes from the Max Jazz roster themselves. "You’re Everything" has Rene Maria singing (also on Abby Lincoln’s "Caged Bird") and Phillip Manuel shows back up on "Wish You Were Here." Never far from the source, Carla Cook sings on "Carla’s Gospel" (a gospel tour de force highlighting Wilson’s soulful flute playing as much as Cook’s vocalizations), written for the singer by Wilson. "Reasons" moves from the vocal venue to the contemporary jazz arena with Bruce Barth on Fender Rhodes." "Wilsonian Alto" is a funky acoustic break with a quartet that is very sleek and cool. This is a very well produced ensemble recording that does not suffer in any way from the trend toward disjointment like many of these recordings do. Highly recommended.
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Track Listing
You're Everything; Wish You Were Here; Reasons; Wilsonian Alto; Wishful Thinking; Respect Yourself; Caged Bird; Carla?s Gospel; Easy Going Evening (My Mama's Call); Third World Revolution; Tortola; And Eye You (BC); Carla's Gospel (reprise).
Personnel
Steve Wilson
saxophoneSteve Wilson: alto, soprano saxophones, flute; Bruce Barth: piano; Ed Howard: bass; James Genus; bass; Adam Cruz: drums; Billy Kilson: drums; Carla Cook: vocals; Phillip Manuel: vocals; Rene Marie: vocals; Paul Bollenback: guitar; Wilson Corniel: percussion.
Album information
Title: Soulful Song | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: MAXJAZZ
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