Paul Brown on his new multi-faceted Woodward Avenue Records release is pushing the envelope where few contemporary jazz artists dare to go these days. A decade into his solo career – which began with the 2004 release of Up Front and includes his 2012 Woodward Avenue collection The Funky Joint - the two time Grammy Award winner masterfully sets a high bar for his genre by digging deeper into soul and blues, playing his 1963 Gibson Johnny Smith L-5 edgier and with more abandon - and bringing the freewheeling creative spirit of bands like The Crusaders and Steely Dan into an exciting modern context. For more than two decades, beginning with saxophonist Boney James’ debut Trust in 1992, Brown’s dynamic R&B driven sound behind the boards has set the standard for the urban jazz format and made him the genre’s top producer—with over 60 #1 radio airplay hits combined as a solo artist and with other artists. The guitarist and composer’s dynamic new ten track set features performances from many of the artists he’s produced and/or played with over the years, including saxophonists Darren Rahn, Richard Elliot, Euge Groove and Dave Koz, plus Najee on flute. Legendary trumpeter and arranger Greg Adams works his trademark horn section magic on several tracks, including the first single “Take It From Me.” Truth B Told also features some of the final sessions of drummer Ricky Lawson, who passed away in December 2013. Enjoy the track Purple Shoes featuring Larry Carlton from this amazing album.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:01:11 +0000
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