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| Craig Dobbin, on the other hand, is a classically trained pianist who has composed extensively for television and movies. Meanwhile, Dutch-born Eskinasi is responsible for the group's distinctive rhythms. He studied African drums for 6 years in Gambia & for a time was a key member of The Soto Koto Band. Driving Force is their first record in about 3 years, their seventh album overall, and first for William Aura & Co. since that appearance at Catalina. Now boasting a slightly expanded lineup, 3rd Force is bolstered by the addition of R&B veteran Xavier Marshall & DJ Radius who chips in with scratches & assorted efx's. Also making their formal debut are longtime contributors Richard Hardy on saxes & flute and Mitch Manker on trumpet & flugelhorn. The new album maintains all the same key ingredients that have fueled the group's success plus incorporating many new & unique styles & sounds. Creating a layered sound that's laden with catchy hooks; the Force establishes a sonic stage of sorts that allows the talents of various guest artists to be spotlighted, among them Brian Hughes, Tom Scott, & Greg Adams. | |
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This is a superb album that features some of this group's finest &
most progressive work to date, and as such it's perfect for our feature.
We begin with You Got It, a track highlighted by the great guitar of
Marc Antoine. Ask Me Why, another sensational tune, opens hour two and
features the saxwork of Eric Darius. And closing the show is the drive
& energy of This Is The One. So 'may the Force be with you', 3rd
Force that is, as we showcase Driving Force !! CD: Driving Force Label: Higher Octave Music |
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Flyin' (basement remix) - Nick Colionne:
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Revitalized
- Walter Duda: Duda is a New York based artist who plays keyboards, sings, produces, and composes. Walter is self-taught as a musician and surprisingly didn't start playing until he was already in college. Upon graduation, he became a foreign language teacher and was pursuing a Master's degree in humanities, when in a moment of self-realization, he discovered that music was the language that was his passion. His first recorded effort placed him as a finalist in a nationwide contest sponsored by the Berklee College of Music. This led to a variety of session work and eventually to a recording contract. In that regard, Duda's debut album was released back in late 90s. Sole Intention is his latest effort and although it's been a few years between projects it's been worth the wait as Walter serves up an interesting blend of styles. There are some great tracks here including the one that I've selected for this show. From Sole Intention we have Revitalized, an exceptional tune that features the saxwork of Danny Wilensky ! CD: Sole Intention Label: World Alert Records |
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Love - Patrick Yandall: |
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| We're doing more than our fair share of exploring on this AH segment. We've slotted Pamela Williams, Nicolas Bearde, & Nils, each with great never before been played on our show tracks. We also have selections from Bobby Wells & Kenny G from their new albums as well as many other fresh & cool sounds. Tim Bowman is featured on T&N with tracks from each of his four releases and we're also playing new music from O'2L & the Average White Band. Meanwhile it's another fantastic track from Chieli Minucci and his brand new release that gets us right into the great grooves of After Hours! | |||||
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Then & Now Feature: Tim Bowman
Tim Bowman: Bowman's early exposure to music came through his family's involvement in their church. He was infused with the desire to master the guitar when, at the age of 11, he was totally floored by someone playing in front of the congregation. Tim ended up playing in his church for eight years and eventually went on to win a two-year scholarship to the Detroit School of Music. For a time after high school, Bowman worked at an automobile assembly line but was laid off after only a few months. This proved to be a pivotal point in his life as from then on, playing music became his primary focus. Tim joined a gospel group and through his sister Vickie, he met Marvin Winans, whom Vickie would soon marry. Keeping things in the family, so to speak, Marvin gave Bowman a call when he needed a guitarist for his group The Winans, which went on to become the best-selling gospel act of the 80s. Bowman played with them for six years but left in 1987 in order to spend more time with his family. It wasn't until 1996 that Tim released his solo debut and decided to get back into music in a serious way. That initial effort gained a fair bit of attention based on the strength of I'll Be There, a great track that introduced Bowman's unique blend of smooth and gospel to the smooth jazz listening audience. Now with the issue of This Is What I Hear, his 4th release, Bowman's musicality has been taken to a new level! We take this opportunity to take a capsulized musical look at Tim Bowman & his career on our Then & Now feature. To begin, we have I'll be there, the tune that started things. That's followed by Flyin' Away from the follow up album. From Smile, we chose Just Another Day and then close with the smooth groove of Summer Groove the track that has been the biggest hit to this point in Bowman's career! |
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