On this edition
it's a brand new show - it's a time travelling adventure - it's
the fifth and latest installment in the timeline series - this is
Wayback in '98! We've set the controls and as we hurtle back thru
time and space here are some of the highlights flashing by - there's
Grant Geissman and Nils as well as Steve Cole and Fattburger. Even
so, as we explore the echoes from the halls of time, this was one
of the golden years for the music we luv! So it's with more than
modicum of delight that we're featuring some of the great sounds
that for us helped define the genre - Wayback in '98!
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Highlights
Hour One
Hide & Seek - Chris Ho:
Chris Ho is an LA
based keyboardist and composer who has written over 6000 pieces of original
music. Many of his composition have been published including several that
have been co-published with Smokey Robinson, the Motown legend. Additionally,
Ho toured and recorded with Robinson for over 20 years. Starting with
his debut in 1996, Chris issued a string of well-received cds in the late
90s and into the new millennium - Growing Up was the second of these.
The project saw a conscious effort by Chris to present his melodious side
and in that regard Growing Up may well be the cohesive of all of his releases.
This time from that effort, we've selected a tune that was first featured
as part of the Vintage Collection back in April of 2011.
It's called Hide and Seek and it's highlighted by the sax work of Wayne
Wayne!
CD: Growing Up (1998)
Label: Merrimack Records
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On My Way - Ed Hamilton:
Ed Hamilton is a
life-long musician on a special mission - to make better music. He's invested
countless hours honing every aspect of his craft and over the years, he's
backed many top-flight players, a list that includes Stanley Clark, George
Howard, Special EFX, Rick Braun, and Dennis Chambers to name but a few.
In addition, he operated a private project recording studio for nearly
15 years. In addition, he's occupied the guitar chair for several Broadway/Theatrical
productions. Back in the 90s, Hamilton's Planet Jazz debut and Path to
the Heartland both charted top 5 on Gavin and R&R charts, while his 1998
Groovology release presented s subtle mix of styles. Originally featured
on Back Trax back in 2006,
we've reprised our infatuation with the warm and bubbly On My Way!
CD: Groovology (1998)
Label: Shanachie Records
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Blue Azure - Shakatak:
For a band that
can trace its beginnings back to the early 80's, the British jazz-funk
unit known as Shakatak, continues to exude an attractive fusion of flavours
that has long made them a favourite here on the show. Having issued well
in excess of 30 albums, we are none the less zeroing in on Shinin' On
from 1998 in keeping with the Wayback theme. From that release there's
Blue Azure, a gorgeous mood inducing selection and the first track that
got me totally revved on this band. It's selections such as this that
have been integral to helping define what our show is really all about!
CD: Shinin' On (1998)
Label: Instinct Records
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Three Day Weekend
- Evan Marks:
After backing groups
such as The Platters and The Drifters, Evan Marks did some touring with
jazz vocalist Billy Eckstine before he embarked on a solo career. Even
so, at much the same time, there was an opportunity to join the band Fattburger
and in that regard he's been featured on seven cds. Released in 1995,
Long Way Home
was his debut effort and one that enjoyed considerable radio success.
Nonetheless Three Day Weekend, the 1998 follow up, included a top 5 single
in Coast to Coast. From that album, and one that perfectly complements
the holiday flavor of the show, we've selected the title track! !
CD: Three Day Weekend (1998)
Label: Verve Records
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We Have It All - Bryan Savage:
After many years
of working with the likes of Al Stewart, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John
Denver and others, Bryan Savage began showing flashes of brilliance on
the solo front in the early 90s. The Colorado-based player released his
debut in '92 and followed that with several albums that were for the most
part well received. A particular high water mark occurred with the cd
Saxafaction - its title track remains one of the most energizing sax driven
tracks of all time!
As the 90s drew to a close, Bryan enjoyed his greatest success with the
release of Soul Temptation, a cd produced in conjunction with Rick Braun
and William Aura & 3rd Force. From that release, Savage shows his adeptness
this time on flute on the melodic mover We Have It All!
CD: Soul Temptation (1998)
Label: Higher Octave
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Aqua Funk - Rick Braun:
After building his
street creds with the likes of War, REO Speedwagon, Rod Stewart, and Sade,
in 1992 Rick Braun launched his solo career. In the time since, he's met
both commercial and critical success with awards ranging from top instrumentalist
to top producer and album of the year. Fully ushering in the Braun-age,
1998 saw the issue of the aptly titled Full Stride as the man who revitalized
the sound of the trumpet did indeed hit full stride in the genre. From
that album, we have the liquid sounds of Aqua Funk by one of the most
charismatic artists of the 90s!
CD: Full Stride (1998)
Label: Mesa/Bluemoon
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… on this edition it's a continuation of a
time travelling adventure - this is the fifth and latest installment
in the timeline series - this is Wayback in '98. Included on this edition
are Chieli Minucci, Gabriella Anders, as well as Duncan Millar. Also
appearing is Brian Bromberg, while helping fill the bill is Daryl Stuermer
- all as part of a 12 track set. But right off the mark, it's Brian
Hughes with an aptly titled tune. It's Here We Go - for Wayback in '98!
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