jazz funk soul

Artist:  Jazz Funk Soul (Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Everette Harp)
Origin:  USA
Genre:  Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Easy Listening

Original line-up:

Jeff Lorber:  Keyboards
Chuck Loeb:  Guitar
Everette Harp:  Saxophone

Jazz Funk Soul is the new Contemporary Smooth Jazz Trio Supergroup, formed as a live touring ensemble in 2013, featuring Jeff Lorber (Keyboards, played with Kenny G, Dave Koz, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway and Miles Davis), Chuck Loeb (Guitar, played with Fourplay), and Everette Harp (Saxophone, played with Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Joel, Patti LaBelle).  The trio makes instrumental Jazz, and  R&B built upon the vast career experience of all three members.

Title:  Life And Times  (2019)
Genre:  Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Easy Listening
Label:  Shanachie
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Exotic  (4:43)
 2.  Blacksmith  (4:47)
 3.  Walkin' With You  (4:40)
 4.  Windfall  (4:30)
 5.  Life And Times  (4:20)
 6.  Fifth Ward  (4:49)
 7.  Sunset Rock  (5:09)
 8.  Room W Vu  (4:48)
 9.  Where You're At  (4:40)
10. Cadiwampus  (4:55)

Personnel:

Jeff Lorber:  Keyboards on Tracks:  1, 4, 7, 9, 10, Guitar Synthesizer (Moog Bass) on Tracks:  1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, Guitar on Tracks:  1, 4, 7, Electric Piano (Rhodes) on Tracks: 2, 5, 8, Piano (Acoustic Piano) on Tracks: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8
Paul Jackson Jr.:  Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar on Tracks: 1, 4, 7, 9, 10, Guitar on Tracks: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

Everette Harp:  Alto Saxophone on Tracks:  1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10,  Tenor Saxophone on Tracks: 2, 5, 6, Keyboards on Tracks:  2, 3, 5, 7, 8, Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) on Tracks: 3, 5, 7, 8

Additional Musicians:


Gary Novak:  Drums on Tracks: 1, 4-10
Michael White:  Drums on Tracks:  2, 3
Lenny Castro:  Percussion on Tracks:  2, 3, 5, 7, 8
David Mann:  Saxophone, Flute on Track 2
Michael Boscarino:  Trombone on Tracks: 2, 5
Jamie Hovorka:  Trumpet, Flugelhorn on Tracks: 2, 5
Alex Al:  Bass on Tracks: 5, 8
Rickey Minor:  Bass on Track 6
David Delhomme:  Organ, Electric Piano (Wurlitzer) on Track 6
Donn Wyatt:  Clavinet  on Track 10
Freddie Flewelen:  Electric Bass on Track 10

Life And Times is the third studio album by Jazz Funk Soul, released on February 8, 2019 by Shanachie, featuring Paul Jackson Jr. to replace Chuck Loeb.  Great Smooth Jazz and Great Album!.