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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Bill Withers
Bee Boisseau, Eric Roberson, Dexter Moses & Tall Black Guy Celebrate The Music Of Bill Withers


Make it a lovely day as emerging talents of music pay tribute to timeless American songwriting. Bee Boisseau, Eric Roberson, Dexter Moses & Tall Black Guy put a lovely twist on classics by Bill Withers for 2020. Your perspective of the world is bound to be alright when in the midst of this soulful sound. The great Bill Withers brings out the best of these guys for heartfelt memories and music that is bound to leave an imprint on your soul.



Jodine Dorce sits with Eric Roberson about his music process, his career and much more. Eric speaks on the effects of the recent passing of the great Bill Withers and the unintentional tribute “A Lovely Day” by @beeboisseau.

A Modern Day Groove Theory: The Music Of Neo-Soul Duo Nina Brown

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Float away to the velvelty-smooth vocals of Anitra, paired with the rhymes and soulful thump of producer/MC Akili. Nina Brown derives from the late soulful jazz songstress Nina Simone, and the most highly sampled artist in hip hop James Brown. Their mission is to inspire listeners through positive vibration while bridging the gap between hip hop and R&B.

Celebrate the sunshine as Nina Brown give you a new reason to wake up in the morning. This beautiful reharmonization of the Bill Withers classic "Lovely Day" demonstrates Nina's signature thump of Neo-Soul and expression of happiness.

Mr Bongo Reissues Brazilian Version of "Ain't No Sunshine" by Sivuca

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Feel the joy as Sivuca turn sadness into joy on this delightful Bossa Nova version of the Bill Withers classic "Ain't No Sunshine". Originally released in '74, this outstanding cover within the history of many remakes of this song is now available on 7' vinyl via Brazil45s/BrBongo.

Let the sunshine in with this great fusion of Brazilian and Soul music, here at Juno Records.

Drummer EC3 Coleman Lends His Rhythmic Point Of View To Bill Withers' "Lovely Day"


The world is alright when within the sunshine of EC3 Coleman on his 2015 album "My Rhythmic Point Of View". Featuring the Latin Jazz arrangements of E as a producer and arranger, this album's sound is bound to make your day a little brighter upon listening and refresh your perspective of Jazz Fusion.

One of the album's covers is a fine interpretation of the Bill Withers Soul classic "Lovely Day" which EC3 transforms into a new vision of happiness and festivity. Driven by a cleverly-arranged and energetic lend of Latin and Jazz rhythms, E's version of this tune is bound to inspire your day as a pairing of male and female vocals by Troy Sol Elder, Vinija Mojica, Rona Rawls and Mycah Chevalier exude Soul and a strong appreciation of life.


Bill Withers - "Lovely Day" (Willis Hickerson Jr.'s Smooth Jazz Revisit)




Willis Hickerson Jr is smooth Jazz personified in his blissful arrangement of the classic "Lovely Day". Experience a delightful moment in time as Will reimagines the spice of life contained in the timeless songwriting of Bill Withers. Happiness is just a button press away as this soul searching musician digs deep within to bring you joy. From his 2013 album "Soul Searching".

Elliott Randall - "Lovely Day" feat. Bernard Purdie, Chuck Rainey & JAG






The classic Bill Withers' tune, "Lovely Day" gets a fresh vocal makeover courtesy of Elliott Randall featuring JAG on vocals, Bernard Purdie on drums and Chuck Rainey on guitar. This definitely a song which was written to leave a smile of the face of the listener, and the vibe of Bill's original masterpiece translates beautifully in this 2006 cover. From Elliott Randall's album "Still Reelin'" available now at bandcamp.

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