Boney_James-The_Beat-2013-MTD
Artist: Boney James
Album: The Beat
Label: Concord
Release Date: 2013
Genre: Jazz
Encoder: LAME 3.98r
Bitrate: 239 kbps avg
Editorial Reviews
Three-time GRAMMY nominee, saxophonist Boney James returns with the dynamic, genre-busting album, The Beat. One of the most successful instrumental artists of our time with sales totaling over 3 million records, James’ new project fuses his R&B/Jazz roots with Latin rhythm and percussion. The initial inspiration for the record was Sergio Mendes, “Batucada (The Beat),” which is re-imagined as a funk tune, with the aid of trumpet great Rick Braun.
Other special guests on the project include eclectic R&B soul singer Raheem DeVaughn and spoken word phenom The Floacist. DeVaughn is featured on the sexy, soulful single, “Maker of Love.” UK poet and musician The Floacist (former partner of Marsha Ambrosius) brings a seductive flow to “The Midas (This is Why)” adding to the World Music flavor of the album. The album also includes James fresh take on Stevie Wonder’s R&B/Latin classic “Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing,” along with originals by James that run the gamut from subtle and sophisticated with tracks like “Acalento (Lullaby)” and “Mari’s Song,” to high energy with “Sunset Boulevard” and “Powerhouse.”
Track List
1. Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing 4:56
2. Sunset Boulevard 4:07
3. Missing You 3:37
4. Batucada (The Beat) (Featuring Rick Braun) 4:03
5. Maker of Love (Featuring Raheem Devaughn) 3:48
6. Mari’s Song 4:28
7. Powerhouse 4:00
8. The Midas (This Is Why) (Featuring the Floacist) 4:03
9. Acalento (Lullaby) 4:04
10. You Can Count On Me 4:57