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| Birmingham |
| Eric Essix |
| első megjelenés éve: 2009 |
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| (2009)
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| 4.840 Ft
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| 1. | Birmingham
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| 2. | Steel
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| 3. | Big Valley
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| 4. | Shuttlesworth Drive
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| 5. | Miles Away
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| 6. | Hang Time
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| 7. | Brother Bryan
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| 8. | Hard Work
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| 9. | Imogene
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| 10. | We Shall Overcome
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Jazz / Smooth Jazz
Eric Essix - Guitar, Vocals, Producer, Arranger, Handclapping
Daniel Beard Mixing, Engineer
Jeffrey Baggett Mastering
Kelley O'Neal Saxophone, Flute
Kelvin Wooten Keyboards, Handclapping, Engineer, Arranger, Vocals, Producer, Bass
Lil' John Roberts Vocals, Drums, Handclapping, Percussion
Sean Michael Ray Bass, Handclapping, Vocals
Tamara Bodie Vocals
As the 2000s progressed and playlists of terrestrial mainstream stations narrowed in the smooth jazz format, brilliant indie artists like this inventive, Alabama based, veteran electric guitarist were left out in the cold for the most part and had to find other outlets. Fortunately, at least for his breezier songs like "Shuttlesworth Drive," there were internet outlets and that crisp, melodic track charted deservedly high on Smoothjazz.com's Indie Star Chart Top 50. By sheer force of undeniable infectiousness, it also shot its way onto the Radio & Records' chart. The cool shuffling acoustic ballad "Miles Away" is right in the radio-friendly pocket as well -- at least until its last minute, when Eric Essix picks up the electric guitar and goes rock-wild. Essix began recording in the late '80s and was always dynamic and innovative in his approach to melodic easy funk guitar. But it wasn't till 2000 that he dug in and found his truest heart as an artist -- one who was dedicated to exploring the soul, R&B, gospel, and country music he grew up listening to in Alabama. In many ways, Birmingham, starting with its vibrantly rhythmic title track, is a rich extension of a journey that began with Southbound and continued with 2004's Somewhere in Alabama. Stops along this stretch of road include the gentle, slightly bluesy acoustic piece "Big Valley," the wistful, ethereal "Brother Bryan," and the hard jamming gospel-rock barnburner "Hard Work." Essix saves the spiritual essence of Birmingham for a slow simmering, highly inspiring take on "We Shall Overcome," which includes a knee-slapping outro that ends the trip on a rousing note. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Eric Essix
Active Decades: '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Smooth Jazz
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Eric Essix began as a fusion and contemporary jazz bandleader in the early 90s. He appeared on the scene with two recorded albums of light pop, fusion, and modern material for Nova. His subsequent releases for Zebra Records showed a shift from his established smooth funk (1998's Small Talk) to a more mature, bluesier style with a distinct Southern feel (Southbound, released in 2000).
---Ron Wynn, All Music Guide |
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