Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Earth, Wind & Fire - Last Days And Time


Year : 1972
Label : CBS
Genre : Soul, Jazz
Style : Psychedelic Soul

Maurice White is back with a new line-up (exept his brother Verdine), recruiting saxophonist Ronnie Laws (brother of jazz flautist Hubert Laws), keyboardist Larry Dunn, percussionist Philipp Bailey among others, the definitive formation of the band during several years. "Last Days And Time" like its predecessors is a psychedelic soul album including short free jazz interludes, the latin Soul song "Mom" and the killer instrumental track "Power" sampled by Pete Rock for "Mind Frame" feat. Freddie Foxxx in 2001. The cover is designed by renowed artist Mati Klarwein also in charge of famous cover art for Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" album released in 1970.

MUSICIANSMaurice White - drums, kalimba & vocal - Roland Bautista - guitar - Verdine White - bass, vocal & percussion - Ronald Laws - tenor, soprano saxophone & flute - Larry Dunn - piano, clavinet & organ - Phillip Bailey - congas & percussion & vocal - Ralph Johnson - drums & percussion - Jessica Cleaves - vocal

Serge Gainsbourg - Jane Birkin ~ Serge Gainsbourg

 
Year : 1969
Label : Fontana
Genre : Rock
Style : Pop

A high-point album in the Serge Gainsbourg's discography featuring his wife Jane Birkin including songs sung by Jane, Serge or both. "Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg" is an iconic baroque pop album recorded at the prestigious Chappell & Fontana studios in London at the end of 1968, and also his most famous work outside France. Titles includes his first massive hit, the sexual anthem "Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus", "Jane B" (based on the prélude n°4 op.28 by Chopin), new versions of french pop classics "L' Anamour"(originally written for french songstress Françoise Hardy), "Sous Le Soleil Exactement" (sings by Anna Karina in 1967) and  "Les Sucettes" (written for France Gall in 1966). All tracks composed by Serge Gainsbourg, arranged by Arthur Greensdale & Michel Colombier.                                                             
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