Gregory Hutchinson

 

Artist:  Gregory Hutchinson

Origin:  Brooklyn, New York, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop,Traditional Acoustic Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer

Instruments:  Drummer

Gregory Hutchinson is an American Jazz Drummer from Brooklyn, New York.  He is one of the best Jazz Drummers of his generation, his style seamlessly bridges Traditional Acoustic Jazz, with Urban and Modern Grooves.  In the 1990s, he worked with Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove, Stephen Scott, Ray Brown, Eric Reed, Joe Henderson, Marcus Printup, Antonio Hart, Joshua Redman, Greg Gisbent, Frank Wess, Steve Wilson, Andh Leverne, Johnny Griffin, LaVerne Butler, Peter Bernstein, Claire Martin, BenWolfe, Jeremy Davenport,Mark Whitfield, Teodross Avery, Jimmy Smith, ristinKorb, Arturo Sandoval, John Patitucci, Joey Calderrazo, lMichael Brecker, and Rodney Whitaker.  He is also an artist at Open Studio Jazz.

Title:  Kind Of Now - The Pulse Of Miles Davis (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop,Traditional Acoustic Jazz

Label:  Warner Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Ah-Leu-Cha (3:53)

 2. Fran-Dance (6:50)

 3.  Fall (7:08)

 4.  Orbits (4:53)

 5.  The Masters (1:59)

Side B:

 6.  Water Babies (4:25)

 7.  Seven Steps To Heaven (3:51)

 8.  Bitches Brew (6:53)

 9. Black Comedy (5:14)

10. Circle In The Round (4:03)

Personnel:

Gregory Hutchinson:  Drums, Bandleader

Ambrose Akinmusire:  Trumpet

Ron Blake: Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet

Gerald Clayton:  Piano

Jakob Bro:  Guitar

Emmanuel Michael:  Guitar

Joe Sanders:  Double Bass

Kind Of Now - The Pulse Of Miles Davis is a tribute album by Gregory Hutchinson, released on April 3, 2026 by Warner Music.  A Tribute project ahead of the centenary celebration of Miles Davis's Birth.

Black Pumas

 

Artist:  Black Pumas

Origin:  Austin, Texas, USA

Genre:  Soul, Neo-Soul, Psychedelic Soul, R&B, Retro-Soul, Neo-Psychedelia, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Eric Burton:  Vocals, Guitar

Adrian Quesada:  Guitar

Black Pumas is an American Psychedelic Soul Band based in Austin, Texas, formed i. 2017 b Eric Burton (Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter), and Adrian Quesada (Guitar, Producer).  The group received its first Grammy Award nomination i 2020 for Best New Artist.

Title:  Live From Brooklyn Paramount (2024)

Genre:  Soul, Neo-Soul, Psychedelic Soul, R&B, Retro-Soul, Neo-Psychedelia, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  ATO Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Fire (4:40)

 2.  I'm Ready (4:53)

 3. Gemini Sun (5:27)

 4.  Know You Better (7:55)

Side B:

 1.  Black Moon Rising ((4:32)

 2. Tomorrow (4:58)

 3.  Sauvgnon (3:41)

 4.  Ice Cream (Play Phone) (4:06)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  More Than A Love Song (8:24)

 2.  Confines (5:45)

 3.  Chronicles Of A Diamond (4:06)

 4.  Mrs. Postman (4:19)

Side D:

 1.  Oct 33 (6:24)

 2.  Colors (8:26)

 3.  Fast Car (4:12)

 4.  Rock And Roll (6:21)

Personnel:

Eric Burton:  Vocals, Guitar

Adrian Quesada:  Guitar

Additional Musicians:

Backing Band:

Angela Miller:  Backup Vocals

Lauren Cervantes:  Backup Vocals

Terin Ector:  Backup Vocals, Congas, Keyboards, Guitar

Jaron Marshall:  Keyboards

Brendan Bond:  Bass

Stephen Bidwell:  Drums

Live From Brooklyn Paramount is a live album by Black Pumas, released on November 22, 2024 by ATO Records, featuring "Colors","Black Moon Rising", "More Than A Love Song".

Lenny Kravitz

 

Artist:   Lenny Kravitz
Birth Name:  Leonard Albert Kravitz
Born:  May 26, 1964.  Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Genre:   Rock, Funk Rock, Neo Soul, Neo-Psychedelia, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock
Occupations:  Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Musician, Producer, Actor, Interior Designer, Clothing Designer
Instruments;  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Harmonica, Keyboards, Percussion, Sitar

Lenny Kravitz is an American Rock Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer and Actor.  His music elements:  Rock, Soul, R&B, Funk, Hard Rock, Psychedelic, Folk, and Ballads.  He won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years from 1999 to 2002 and he has been nominated for and won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, BRIT Awards and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards.

Title:  Blue Electric Light (Special Limited Edition) (2024)

Genre:   Rock, Funk Rock, Neo Soul, Neo-Psychedelia, Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock

Label:  BMG

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe Of Love) (6:19)

 2.  TK421 (5:27)

 3.  Honey (3:50)

 4.  Paralyzed (4:28)

 5.  Human (4:27)

 6.  Let It Ride (3:35)

 7.  Stuck In The Middle (5:10)

 8.  Bundle Of Joy (5:06)

 9.  Love Is My Religion (3:47)

10. Heaven (4:49)

11. Spirit In My Heart (4:33)

12. Blue Electric Light (3:53)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  It's Just Another Fine Day (In This Universe Of Love) (6:19)

 2.  TK421 (5:27)

 3.  Honey (3:50)

Side B:

 1.  Paralyzed (4:28)

 2.  Human (4:27)

 3.  Let It Ride (3:35)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Stuck In The Middle (5:10)

 2.  Bundle Of Joy (5:06)

 3.  Love Is My Religion (3:47)

Side D:

 1.  Heaven (4:49)

 2.  Spirit In My Heart (4:33)

 3.  Blue Electric Light (3:53)

Personnel:

Lenny Kravitz:  Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals on All Tracks, Bass on Tracks:  A1-3, B1, 2, C1-3, D1, Strings on Tracks:  A1-3, Moog on Tracks:  A1, 2, B2, 3, C2, D1-3, Timpani on Track A1, Drums on Tracks:  A2, 3, B1, C2, 3, Rhythm Guitar on Tracks:  A2, 3, C1-3, D1, 2, Claps on Tracks:  A2, C3, D1, Electric Guitar on Tracks:  A3, B1, 2, D3, Electric Piano, Mellotron on Track A3, Bongo Drums, Maracas on Track B1, Synthesizer on Tracks:  B2, 3, C2, 3, D1-3, Drum Machine on Tracks:  B2, C1, D1-3, Cowbell on Tracks:  B2, C2, Chime, Fender Rhodes Piano on Track B2, Drum Programming on Track B3, Piano on Track C1, 3, Hammond B3 Organ, Sitar on Track C1, Solo Guitar on Track C3, Lead Guitar on Track D1, Castanets, Claves on Track D2, Programming on Track D3

Craig Ross:  Rhythm Guitar on Tracks:  A1, 2, D1, Electric Guitar on Tracks:  A1, B1, Lead Guitar on Tracks:  A1, C2, D1, Programming on Tracks:  A1, D2, Drum Machine on Track A1, Solo Guitar on Tracks:  B2, C3, Drums on Track B3, 12-String Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Tambura on Track D2

Alex Avarez:  Programming on Tracks:  A1, 3, B1-3, C1-3, D1, 2, Synthesizer on Track A2

Harold Todd:  Saxophone on Tracks:  A2, 3

Michael Sherman:  Saxophone on Track A3

Trombone Shorty:  Trombone, Trumpet on Track D1

Blue Electric Light is the twelfth Studio album by Lenny Kravitz, released on May 24, 2024 by BMG, featuring  the lead single "TK421", released on October 13, 2023.  Special Limited Edition with 28-Page Booklet and exclusive Photos.

Amy Winehouse

 

Artist:  Amy Winehouse

Birth Name:  Amy Jade Winehouse

Born:  September 14, 1983.  London, England

Died:  July 23, 2011 (Aged 27).  London, England

Genre:  Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, Neo Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Crossover Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Funk

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Vocals

Amy Winehouse was an English Singer and Songwriter from London.  She was known for her deep, expressive contralto Vocals and her eclectric mix of musical genres, including Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and Jazz.  Her success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.  The song "Stronger Than Me", won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.  She released her  album, Back To Black, in 2006, she went to become an international success and one of the Best-Selling Albums in UK history.   At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist.  The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.

Title:  At The BBC (2021)

Genre:  Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, Neo Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Crossover Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Funk

Label:  UMC

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Stronger Than Me 

 2.  Take The Box

 3.  Teach Me Tonight (feat. Jools Holland)

 4.  Rehab

 5.  Tenderly (feat. Jools Holland)

Side B:

 1.  Tears Dry On Their Own 

 2.  Monkey Man (feat. Jools Holland)

 3.  I Heard It Through The Grapevine (feat. Jools Holland, Paul Weller)

 4.  Don't Go To Strangers (feat. Jools Holland, Paul Weller)

 5.  Love Is A Losing Game 

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Know You Now

 2.  Fuck Me Pumps

 3.  In My Bed 

 4.  October Song 

 5.  Rehab

 6.  You Know I'm No Good

Side D:

 1.  Just Friends

 2.  Love Is A Losing Game

 3.  Tears Dry On Their Own

 4.  Best Friends, Right?

 5.  I Should Care

 6.  Lullaby Of Birdland

 7.  Valerie

 8.  To Know Him Is To Love Him

LP 3:

Side E:

 1.  Know You Now

 2.  Tears Dry On Their Own

 3.  You Know I'm No Good

 4.  Just Friends

 5.  He Can Only Hold Her

 6.  I Heard Love Is Blind

 7.  Rehab

Side F:

 1.  Take The Box

 2.  Some Unholy War

 3.  Back To Black

 4.  Valerie

 5.  Addicted

 6.  Me & Mr. Jones

 7.  Monkey Man

At The BBC is the collection album by Any Winehouse, was released on May 7, 2021 by UMC.  Great Album, Great Collection, Great Collaboration.

Amy Winehouse

 

Artist:  Amy Winehouse 

Birth Name:  Amy Jade Winehouse

Born:  September 14, 1983.  London, England

Died:  July 23, 2011 (Aged 27).  London, England

Genre:  Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, Neo Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Crossover Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Funk

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Vocals

Amy Winehouse was an English Singer and Songwriter from London.  She was known for her deep, expressive contralto Vocals and her eclectric mix of musical genres, including Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and Jazz.  Her success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize.  The song "Stronger Than Me", won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.  She released her  album, Back To Black, in 2006, she went to become an international success and one of the Best-Selling Albums in UK history.   At the 2007 Brit Awards it was nominated for British Album of the Year, and she received the award for British Female Solo Artist.  The song "Rehab" won her a second Ivor Novello Award at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, she won five awards, and becoming the first British woman to win five Grammys, including three Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (for "Rehab"), as well as Best Pop Vocal Album.

Title:  Live At Glastonbury 2007 (2022)

Genre:  Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, Neo Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Contemporary R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Crossover Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Funk

Label:  UMC

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

1.  Addicted (3:16)

 2.  Just Friends. (3:21)

 3.  tears Dry On Their Own  (3:13)

 4.  He Can Only Hold Her  (3:18)

Side B:

 1.  Cherry (2:39)

 2.  Back To Black (3:57)

 3.  Wake Up Alone (4:10)

 4.  Love Is A Losing Game (2:55)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  F*ck Me Pumps (3:43)

 2.  Cupid (3:50)

 3.  Hey Little Rich Girl (3:38)

 4.  Monkey Man (3:11)

Side D:

 1.  You Know I'm No Good (4:23)

 2.  Rehab (3:40)

 3.  Me & Mr. Jones (3:11)

 4.  Valerie (4:18)

Personnel:

Amy Winehouse:  Vocals

Live At Glastonbury 2007 is a live album by Amy Winehouse, released on June 2, 2022 by UMC.  In celebration of the return of Glastonbury Festival in 2022 and the 15th Anniversary of the performance, full concert in 2 LP Set on Black Vinyl.