Album Credits
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12 Nights of Christmas
Given all the ground R. Kelly has covered, plus the self-proclaimed "infinite" amount of unreleased music he has recorded in a multitude of styles, it's surprising that it took the singer and songwriter roughly 25 years to get around to issuing a holiday album. Kelly evidently gave the concept more thought and effort than most other artists. He wrote 11 of its 12 songs alone and co-wrote one with established associate Dorrell Mays, and he covers a lot of ground, ranging from spiritual to romantic to cheerful, with a fair amount of emphasis on the latter. From the diligent arrangements, including some work from the great Larry Gold, to the use of that old droplet effect (mercifully heard only on "Letters"), it's evident that Kelly didn't knock it all out in a one-shot rush. While there are no covers or new spins on traditional songs, "Christmas Lovin'" verges on a Bill Withers impersonation, and Kelly makes like Smokey Robinson on the following "Flyin' on My Sleigh." This undoubtedly has his devout fans, more than anyone else, in mind.
RCA, 2016 Deeper Journey
This is the third album of original jazz compositions by composer/pianist David Bennett Thomas. The soloists include Joel Frahm (saxophones), Vic Juris (guitar), John Swana (EVI), and special appearances by musicians on cello, french horn, and trombone.
DBT, 2016 Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics
Aretha Franklin needs no introduction. The gospel, R&B, soul and sometimes-jazz singer has won 18 Grammy awards and worldwide recognition over the course of a storied career spanning six decades. At 72 years old, she doesn’t need to reinvent herself or prove herself; her legend and her legacy have been established. She’s the original queen (Beyoncé can bow) and an artist to whom society as we know it is indebted. The best tracks on Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics actually come in the form of mashups. Franklin integrates Destiny’s Child’s “I’m A Survivor” into a nu-disco version of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and mixes Nikolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson’s Motown classic “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” into Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” These clever reinterpretations serve to bridge the old and the new, connecting the original Queen of Soul to the generations who will continue to follow this musical role model.
(RCA, 2014) Write Me Back
Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and producer R. KELLY, will release his 11th studio album, Write Me Back, on June 26TH (RCA). Write Me Back is the follow up to 2010's critically acclaimed Love Letter, which celebrated the music of the 50s and 60s. The new album represents the natural progression of Kelly's musical time machine, recalling the sultry and seductive sounds associated with such icons as Barry White, Marvin Gaye and Teddy Pendergrass, among others. Like its Love Letter predecessor, Write Me Back is also a celebration of love. (RCA, 2012) You & Me
The album You & Me by the band Lady, is a concept album about relationships. Just like most relationships, the CD has many different layers and textures to it. I am sure that everyone can relate to trust, hopes, dreams, fear, and sometimes pain that can be experienced through a relationship. All of these can happen at the same time, making a relationship complex. Because of it's nature, questions can arise from one party to another. Within the new release "you & me" the band Lady has opened up their collective soul to explore relationships and the questions that come during the good times and during the end times. Each song is ether asking a question or answering one about the relationship, to the enjoyment of all of us to hear. (Ropeadope, 2011) Majik Music Mantra
13 original Jay Mage songs that will take you on a journey with its folky roots and esoteric arrangements. Also available on vinyl and mp3 formats. (MageWorks, 2010) |
The Buffet
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"Jarred is my go to trombone player for classical, jazz, and pop, as well as, to mentor my students. He is such a brilliant player and has a personality to match."
– Michael Billingsley, Assistant Professor of Music - Camden County College
– Michael Billingsley, Assistant Professor of Music - Camden County College
