Tequila Mockingbird

Tequila Mockingbird　/Ramsey Lewis　（1977）


The album full of groove sense of the 47th of Ramsey Lewis　that members of Earth,Wind&Fire participated.

Expression of the sound of the keyboard his finger plays.
I always think. That the voice of musical instrumen changes by an artist,
3 songs of this this album (Tequila Mockingbird, Skippin' and That Ole Bach Magic), were produced by Larry Dunn !

Member of EWF cooperated.
But it's slightly unexpected that Maurice White awsn't in this....

"Tequila Mockingbird"as an album title song is so funky that you suppose it's like as a performance by a EWF member really!
You linger in ears surely, and how many times may they feel like hearing repeatedly?

" Skippin'" It makes us make move lightly!
"Morning "of David Foster bearing a close resemblance that is so the familiar you feel like skipping.

" That Ole Bach Magic "is also a short song, but it's the tune creating a nice unique groove sense.
The keyboard sounds of Ramsey Lewis are also attractive even the menbers of EWF don't participate of course !
Eddie del Barrio also participated in this album.


I think it's better to listen if you are the EWF fan!


Ramsey Lewis (p,key)

Larry Dunn (key)

Ronnie Laws (ss)

Al McKay (g)

Verdin White (b)

Philip Bailey (per)

1. Tequila Mockingbird
2. Wandering Rose
3. Skippin'
4. My Angel's Smile
5. Camino El Bueno
6. Caring For You
7. Intimacy
8. That Ole Bach Magic


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Dear，Friends

Dear，Friends ／Abraham Laboriel（1993）



Abraham Laboriel is the worldwide famous base player　and also the founder of the Christian jazz band KOINONIA.

This is his solo album with variety of sounds of base.
Abraham also did sing in those tune,"Look At Me"and "Arroyo"
Very unique way of sing !

He sounds to have smooth voice with affective beat!
It's the tricky composition that his vocal connects with bass in "Look At Me"!
In "Arroyo",his voice sounds like bese rather than human voice.

Philip Bailey partcipated by lead vocal in " And I Do".
Strong and simple expectation to the love .
You make an impression with a refreshing decision.
Ｉ　really love this song among many songs of Philip Bailey!
Ｉ　also like this words.

I live for you.
And all my hopes are for you.
My every dream is for you.
To spend every day with me.

Bill Champlain joined in this song by backing vocal.

By the way, various artists participated in this album.
Such as Dave Grusin, Al Jarreau, Larry Carlton, Paul Jackson,Jr……

"SAMBA 7 "featured light vocal of Al Jarreau makes us move !
"Dear Friends" is erotic and at the same time, orthodox number.
Anyway It's a wonderful album.that you have to have!

1. QUOTE, UNQUOTE
2. AND I DO
3. HOLIDAYS
4. LOOK AT ME
5. GOYO
6. DEAR FRIENDS
7. SAMBA 7
8. MY JOY IS YOU
9. SIMPLE SELF
10. ARROYO


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Hot Feet

Hot Feet (2006)



Hot Feet


Hot Feet is a jukebox musical featuring the music of Earth, Wind & Fire,
This Musical was directed, and choreographed by Maurice Hines.
It opened on Broadway at the Hilton Theatre on April 30, 2006 and closed on July 23rd, 2006.

It develops with the famous tune of Earth, Wind & Fire in the background.
A story of the young dancer who has got red magic shoes.
Ｉ　heared that it was made based on "The Red Shoes" of Hans Christian Andersen.


The abilities of 2 Maurice were related in this musical......
But unfortunately ,this stage didn't get a good reputation so much....

It has been a stage of a legend for a Japanese EWF fan without the visit to Japan performance
Maurice White offers 2 songs of new song for these musicals, and it's possible to listen in this album.

" Dearest Heart"is the beautiful song that has forcefulness in a quiet melody .
Magnificent and is also dynamic!
Though it equaled a famous tune in the past and spread over all over the world as a standard... if this musical was popular,
"Hot Feet" build into the stylish song energy overflows.
But why ?
Every song ends immediately in fade out……
Though I wanted to hear more these valuable 2 new songs carefully, it'll be an end immediately.
...
The total time of the CD → 13 minutes and 57 seconds。
Isn'ｔ it too short? !! !, while I say, "Oh~!" It finishes.

1 In The Stone
2 September
3 Shining Star
4 Boogie Wonderland
5 Dearest Heart
6 Serpentire Fire
7 Mighty Mighty
8 After The Love Is Gone
9 Hot Feet

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