Melvin Sparks - It Is What It Is (2004)
Melvin Sparks - It Is What It Is (2004)
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Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz | Label: Savant Records | 2004 | 0:51:21
Mp3 CBR320 Kbps -> 119 Mb (5% Rec.)
Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz | Label: Savant Records | 2004 | 0:51:21
Guitarist Melvin Sparks keeps 1970s-style funky soul-jazz alive on this set, which is filled with catchy grooves, fine ensemble playing, and soulful solos. Heading a quartet that features tenor saxophonist Joe Herbek (Cochemea Gastalim takes his place on "Charlie Brown"), organist Jeremy Baum (replaced by Adam Scone on two numbers), and drummer Eric Kalb, Sparks performs likable and very danceable music. The one fault to the date is the sameness of much of the R&B-ish material (the guitarist wrote five of the nine selections), but this CD is excellent for parties and as infectious background music. –Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
01. It Is What It Is (5:40)
02. Thank You (7:08)
03. Charlie Brown (5:46)
04. A Love Jam (3:21)
05. Clinton Park (6:18)
06. Guitar Playah (7:32)
07. Got The Blues? (4:16)
08. Pick Up The Pieces (5:45)
09. Give Me The Night (5:35)
Musicians:
Drums – Eric Kalb
Guitar – Melvin Sparks
Organ – Adam Scone (tracks: 1 & 5 only), Jeremy Baum (tracks: except 1 & 5)
Saxophone – Cochemea Gastelum (tracks: 3 only), Joe Herbek (Herbie J.) (tracks: except 3)