Radio edit highlights from the Bob Baldwin disc of the same name - 4:00 versions from this disc. Great product for radio programmers and DJ's worldwide.
The CD is available here as well, or purchase the mp3 album download only.
This latest Bob Baldwin disc is a blend of Urban Music through a Jazz lens, this time featuring his touch as a vocal producer. Tracks by Lori Williams, LaRita Gaskins, Toni Redd, Monica Mason, GiGi Welling, Regina Troupe (all on vocals), also Ragan Whiteside, J-Fly, Tres Gilbert, Melvin Baldwin, Barry Danielian, Phil Hamilton, and more! Turn your bass up and get right with this groove.
In composing and arranging for famous colleagues. In this polished recording HENNA (defined as The powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used as a dye to color the hair and decorate the body…) his respect for the truly natural and organic feeling of music shines forth. As he has stated, “The beauty of our earth produces so many great and prosperous things. In fact, people have actually lived off of the virtues of this beautiful earth for thousands of years.”
For this, his 31st offering, Bob introduces some of the most casually sophisticated jazz sounds on records! The instrumentation/arrangements sparkle and the variation of tones and moods spread across the gamut, at times paying homage to his favorite contemporary pianists George Duke and Joe Sample – both now deceased.
The ensemble is Bob Baldwin -piano, keyboards, vocals, bass, drums, and vocorder, Café Da Silva – percussion, Tony Lewis – drums, Dave Anderson – bass, Lori Williams - lead vocals, Ragan Whiteside – flutes, Dennis Johnson – additional drums Brooke Alford - violin, Marion Meadows, Walter Beasley and Fred Vigdor - saxophone, Tom Browne, Joey Sommerville and Barry Danielian - trumpet, Rohn Lawrence - rhythm guitar, U-Nam, Nils, and Chris Harris – guitar, Marcus Anderson - talk box (on chorus), Jorel “J-Fly” Flynn – drums, and Tres Gilbert – bass,
The tracks are I Heard You Twice (The First Time), In The Print, Sorry (Not Sorry), Henna, Food For Thought, A Brazilian Love Affair, No Longer Lost, Long Weekend (See You On Tuesday), Keep Movin’, Club Life, Fly Breeze, In The Moment, Club Life (Smooth Radio Version), and Long Weekend (See You On Tuesday) (Radio Exit).
This is some of the finest ensemble jazz around – the talent of Bob Baldwin is extraordinary. Recommended. Grady Harp, February 20 Read less
Bob Baldwin’s multifarious ‘gushings’ of the Beatles began in the sixties as a young lad living in the urban surroundings of Yonkers and Mount Vernon, NY before eventually moving further up the Hudson River. In both regions; however, was one of the power radio stations of the universe. WABC Radio (New York City), with golden voices like Cousin Brucie, Harry Harrison and Dan Ingram, were playing the pop hits of their time in the 60’s and 70’s. It was there where the New York Pianist/Arranger caught that infamous ‘Beatles Bug’ that had obviously swept the United States...truly a British Invasion. That bug is in full-effect with 10 catchy Beatles tracks suitable for jazz piano, with some stellar vocals from CeCe Peniston (“The Fool on the Hill”), and DC legend Lori Williams on the original piece “Abbey Road” and the sultry grooved- out “My Love”. Ragan Whiteside shines brightly on “Michelle (My Girl)” on flute, and the first scheduled single of “Imagine (Living As One)’ features a smooth west- coast sax offering by Euge Groove. “Abbey Road” is a must-have for all Beatles and Baldwin fans alike.
When I embarked on the original disc, “Never Out of Season”, it turned into a lifelong musical journey into and through my faith, using the source of my faith and strength. It’s the strength from which I drew from, that invisible, yet tangible source.
I grew up in the Christian faith and believe in the resurrection of Christ. I have experienced the Baptist faith, have witnessed the Pentacostal fire, have experienced a personal miracle, and have happily doled out a couple of small miracles myself thanks be to God. I understand the movement and the belief system.
I’m all in. My music is a ministry to heal hearts and inspire. There are several experiences in my life, which drove me to create this project.
One in particular, in terms of history, the very first Gospel-Jazz project credit belongs to a group called Koinonia. In 1986, I performed on the second-ever project history with Tom Browne, and it was very foreign to the ears of the Gospel community. It was released in 1987. Before Kirk Whalum, Yolanda Adams and Ben Tankard, there was Tom. He was ahead of schedule, however, Malaco Records wasn’t up to task and the record was poorly distributed before crashing and burning into oblivion.
I’m very familiar with Gospel and Jazz experience, so I’m comfortable with making this kind of record. At the end of the day, there’s on 12 notes in the universe and you still have to make music of those notes. I hope you enjoy this project and more importantly, that you receive a healing from this project. Enjoy, and take it all in.
June 25th, 2009 - the day that rocked the music world with the tragic death of the King Of Pop, will mark a day of celebration of the life of Michael Jackson with the release of Bob Baldwin's 'Never Can Say Goodbye', a fitting title to this thoughtful collection of past to present Jackson hits from contemporary jazz pioneer, Pianist/Arranger Bob Baldwin and speaks of the sentiment felt by millions of fans worldwide. Radio promotions as well as a pre-produced radio special, will be made available for broadcast on June 25th across the terrestrial, satellite, internet jazz radio spectrum, including Baldwin s own 'NewUrbanJazz Lounge' radio program.
Having received the blessing of the Jackson estate, and as a follow up to previous Jackson hits on previous discs, 'Goodbye' is the first jazz record to pay homage to MJ and boasts a sterling handpicked collection of Jackson classics served up Baldwin style. This stirring and feel good tribute to all the man was and the influence he had across the musical spectrum, features original Baldwin reads on the early Jackson 5 hit, 'I ll Be There', Jackson and McCartney s 'The Girl Is Mine', the laid back and soul drenched 'Lady In My Life' (from the 'Thriller' vaults) to the funky side with unique touches on 'Bad' and the Gamble and Huff classic 'Let Me Show You The Way Go', and the highly infectious title track, featuring a cameo appearance from the late guitarist Chuck Loeb.
'Goodbye', has been a memorable project, and should continue to well to invigorate Baldwin's massive legion of fans across the world as he continues to look forward. --City Sketches, Inc.
Bob Baldwin celebrates the Christmas holidays with traditional pieces and a couple of originals. Perfect for the holidays.
Review - Bob Baldwin has been producing great cd's for a long time. This one is no exception. He does a great job in going through the songbook of Stevie Wonder. This is an outstanding project. He gracefully makes Stevie's songs sound as if he's been playing them for a very long time. No bad songs on this cd. An awesome tribute to Stevie Wonder.
Bob Baldwin s nationally syndicated radio program 'The NewUrbanJazz Lounge' now airs on over 39 radio stations in 29 states and is broadcast across the African American Public Radio Service and the internet to a weekly audience of over a million listeners.
This becomes the perfect vehicle to introduce the next volume in his highly popular and bestselling series NewUrbanJazz.com aptly titled, NewUrbanJazz.com 2 /Re-Vibe. Over more than two decades and 16 records, Bob Baldwin has carved out and more than solidified his place as one of the chief progenitors of true urban jazz. When you listen to Baldwin s cuts, more than just hearing, you feel them as he has long had a way of digging deep into your soul and touching that inner sweet spot. NUJ.com 2/ Re-Vibe showcases Baldwin in the thick of his element fusing funky Contemporary jazz with Gospel, Hip-Hop and Brazilian all with a strong dose of heavy urban flavoring.
2' carries the torch where the first edition left off, featuring Baldwin's urban jazz influences, where strains of Stevie Wonder co-exist nicely with rich lush full bodied vibes reminiscent of a Quincy Jones. Tracks Like 'Metro' with its underlying angst and rollicking 'Tower of Power' funk, with tasty fills by AWB Sax Sideman Freddy V, sets the hook. The reeling in continues with the deep set grooves of 'Get Over It' and pulls you further into shore with the satisfying feel good side 'For Grover and George', a tip of the hat to the late Grover Washington Jr. and George Howard featuring sax by Darren Rahn. Your R&B itch will be scratched with the tracks 'Are You Ready' by Atlantic Starr co-founder and Drummer/Songwriter Porter Carroll, Jr. and 'All Over You', featuring the gritty and powerhouse voice of Glenn Jones. The is set rounded out by the contagious, atmospheric 'Arabian Sweets' a swinging Arabic vibe set to a hip-hop beat an idea born out of a recent trip to Dubai. Bob Baldwin fans will rejoice at the arrival of this his finest work to date and the early buzz on the streets indicates that this NewUrbanJazz.com 2/ Re-Vibe will re-invigorate not only his massive following but continue to build upon it.