Into My Soul

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:54:01
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Kirk Whalum (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, programming); Isaac Hayes, Maurice White, Greg Curtis, Phil Perry, Kevin Whalum, J. Blackfoot, Wendy Moten (vocals); Dr. Bill Hurd (soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone); Floyd Newman (baritone saxophone); Rod McGaha, Rick Braun (trumpet); Lester Snell (organ, keyboards); Tyrone Dickerson (organ); Garry Goin (keyboards, acoustic & electric guitars, programming); John Stoddart (keyboards); Greg Moore, Michael Ripoll, Norman Brown (guitar); Alex Al, Kyle Whalum (bass); Steve Pots, Marcus Finney (drums); Luis Conte (percussion). Recorded at Blind Alley, Numer One Beale Street, Memphis Records, Memphis, Tennessee; Yo Soy, Nashville, Tennessee; Peace In The Valley, Arleta, California. Includes liner notes by Kirk Whalum. Personnel: Kirk Whalum (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards, programming); Greg Curtis, Isaac Hayes, J. Blackfoot, Kevin Whalum, Maurice White, Phil Perry, Wendy Moten (vocals); Michael Ripoll, Greg Moore (guitar); Floyd Newman (baritone saxophone); Rod McGaha (trumpet); Lester Snell (organ, keyboards); Tyrone Dickerson (organ); John Stoddart (keyboards, background vocals); Blair Cunningham, Marcus Finney, Steve Potts (drums); Luis Conte (percussion); Stephen Maples, Candace Miller (background vocals). Recording information: #1 Beale St., Memphis, TN; Blind Alley; Memphis Records, Memphis, TN; Peace In The Valley, Arleta, CA; Yo Soy, Nashville, TN. Photographers: Randall Englund; Senor McGuire. Unknown Contributor Role: Norman Brown . Featuring an organic mix of straightforward R&B, Into My Soul finds alto saxophonist Kirk Whalum on what is ostensibly his Memphis album. Whalum -- a Memphis native -- does evince a Stax-style soulfulness, but he keeps the arrangements and his own playing mild and light despite the album's more natural acoustic production style. The title track, a funky midtempo ballad that recalls the simple elegance of Grover Washington, Jr., is a standout. Similarly, the funky "Hoddamile (Hot or Mild)" gets by nicely with a catchy melody and guest spots by trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Norman Brown. And the raw and soulful "That's All Right" -- featuring vocals by Kevin Whalum -- turns the Arthur Crudup-penned Elvis classic into a raw Tony! Toni! Tone!-meets-Sam Cooke rave-up. The rest of Into My Soul is pleasant, but falls short of a Whalum smooth jazz masterpiece. ~ Matt Collar
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)