"Break Out (1984 Version - Expanded Edition)" by The Pointer Sisters now streaming on Apple Music.
Enjoy this gem from Madskillz summer 2024 album "The Seven Number Ones", and check out some of his rare instrumentals provided by Hidden Instrumentals UK.
"A native Chicagoan, 28-year-old Isaiah Sharkey spent his early years living in Cabrini Green. Perhaps as a precursor to his future career, he lived with his parents in a row house on a street that is now named for Curtis Mayfield.
Coming from a musical household, Isaiah was introduced to music at the age of four, he decided he wanted to be a guitarist and asked his parents to purchase one. Shortly thereafter, Isaiah started learning music under the close introduction of his father, Michael Sharkey. He would learn about different musical genres/styles from gospel music -- which came from growing up in the church -- to jazz, R&B, blues, rock and funk music. It wasn't long after that Isaiah would become noticed by other musicians in the Chicago area for being a young new talent. Soon after, he started doing concerts in the church as well as sitting in local jazz club jams.
At the age of 14, Isaiah, along with his father and brothers, released their first album entitled, "Skyliner." This album displayed Isaiah's ability to play covers and some transcriptions from greats like Wes Montgomery and George Benson.
Shortly thereafter, he started his recording career and served as a sideman for gospel artists such as Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. He also toured as lead guitarist with Ronald Isley and recorded two albums with him."
"In 2009, Isaiah started working with artist D'Angelo on his third album, Black Messiah, which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Based on his work and contribution to the project, Isaiah received his first Grammy.
Currently, Isaiah can be found on tour with 7 time Grammy Award winner John Mayer’s “The Search for Everything World Tour.”
Isaiah also has worked, recorded, and toured with several world-renown and Grammy award winning artists including, Patti Labelle, Christopher Martin of Coldplay, Paul Simon, Corrine Bailey Rae, Mike Posner, Keith Urban, Brian McKnight, Boyz Il Men, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Dave and the DrumHedz, Regina Bell, Ruben Studdard, Lupe Fiasco, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Rance Allen, The Winans, The Clark Sisters and many others.
Isaiah Sharkey is poised to take center stage as he fuses together his background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues, and funk to create an original sound with an unmistakable dose of soul. His first digital offering is his distinctive rendition of Cream’s classic “Sunshine of Your Love.” The second offering Isaiah wrote, “Sandy” is also now available digitally worldwide."
Biography
"Since becoming a professional musician at only 18, Ben Jones has developed a reputation as one of the most respected, in demand musicians both in the UK and abroad. Throughout his career, Jones has played with some of the biggest names in music from Kelly Rowland to Will Young, to Lalah Hathaway, spanning several musical genres. He was recently called to play guitar on Mary J Blige’s latest record, ‘The London Sessions’.
Most recently, Ben has toured extensively as guitarist and Musical Director for Pixie Lott and as guitarist and programmer for Tinie Tempah, featuring in many televised performances for each artist. He has also undertaken major UK and international tours with Westlife, Kian Egan, Sam Sparro and Charlotte Church amongst many, many more.
His recording work includes albums with Mary J Blige, Will Young, Angel, Westlife, Pixie Lott, Kelly Rowland, Nate James, Lalah Hathaway and more.
At home, Ben’s regular gigs include performing monthly at the internationally reknowned Ronnie Scott’s as part of Natalie William’s Soul Family plus frequent collaborations and performances with Tawiah (Mark Ronson), Scott McKeon (Tom Jones), PB Underground (Level 42) and his own project with Basement Jaxx’s Vula Malinga, DivaGeek.
Ben is currently working as guitarist in the house band for UK TV show, The Voice."
Ben Jones - Guitar
Pete Ray Biggin - Bass Drum
Dexter Hercules - Hi Hats
Simon Lea - Snare
Rocco Palladino - Bass
Jake Edwards-Wood - Keys
Enjoy a live performance of the tune titled 'EP One' from Ben Jones' debut EP 'Forty Six A' available on iTunes.
Turning sadness to a moment of sunshine and happiness, Gordon and Lalah create a thumping duet of sweet Soul based around the common desire for when lovers decid it's time to reconcile. From Gordon's 2016 LP "Surrender" out on Japan's Sweet Soul Records.
"After receiving worldwide praise and a GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Album for her 2011 disc, The Mosaic Project, drummer extraordinaire Terri Lyne Carrington releases its hotly anticipated follow-up, The Mosaic Project: LOVE and SOUL.
Like its predecessor, The Mosaic Project: LOVE and SOUL presents Carrington leading a rotating cast of superb female instrumentalists and vocalists that includes Oleta Adams, Natalie Cole, Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Chanté Moore, Valerie Simpson, Nancy Wilson, Jaguar Wright and Lizz Wright, as well as saxophonist Tia Fuller, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen; bassists Meshell Ndegoecello and Linda Oh; and keyboardists Geri Allen, Patrice Rushen and Rachel Z." - Concord Music Group
One legendary musician pays homage to another as Al Jarreau assembles an all-star cast of musicians for what sounds like will be a powerful and moving tribute to the great George Duke. Enjoy the smooth and inviting sound inspired by George and check out what Al has to say about the project below
"As many of you know, my good friend, jazz legend George Duke passed away in 2013. While we miss him each and every day, his wonderful music and contagious positive disposition lives on.
With the help of a few friends (such as Gerald Albright, Stanley Clarke, Lalah Hathaway, Boney James, Marcus Miller, Jeffrey Osborne and Dianne Reeves) I’ve been able to do the only thing I feel I can do to show George our love & admiration…. Create a tribute album to his wonderful work. This is the spot you can snag your copy and gain access to special updates and album previews as we release it to the world.
So go on…. Find the package that suits you and join us as we lay out our hearts on this album for George.
- Al"
Get your tickets to see Al on tour throughout the summer of 2014:
04/23 One World Theatre Austin, TX
04/25 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Denton, TX
05/01 Carolina Theatre Durham, NC
05/03 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, LA
05/04 Red Cat Jazz Fest Galveston, Texas
05/24 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Jacksonville, FL
05/30 Maui Arts & Cultural Center Kahului, Maui, HI
06/06 Chastain Park, with Atlanta Symphony Atlanta, GA
06/07 Capital Jazz Fest Columbia, MD
06/14 Playboy Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA
07/01 Musiikkitalo Helsinki, Finland
07/03 State Opera House Vienna, Austria
07/05 Life – Das Liechtenstein Festival Schaan, Lichtenstein
07/06 Garage Saarbrucken Saarbrucken, Germany
07/10 Festivalul Jazz TM Timisoara, Romania
07/15 Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
07/16 Auditorio Alfredo Kraua Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
08/24 Thornton Winery Temecula, CA
Enjoy a tribute to George Duke feat. Larry Kimpel, Gorden Campbell, Adam Hawley, Indra Lesmana, Dira Sugandhi, Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Maurice Brown, Tom Braxton & Tony Momrelle. Live at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2014, Sunday March 2nd, D1 Hall - JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Official Website :
http://www.georgeduke.com
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