"So
Right... The James Kōb Experience" is a fantastic
assembly of multi-genre, original new music, by composer, performer &
producer James Kōb. James pulls together a cadre of
top-notch journeymen musicians from across the US to deliver unparalleled
performances on every song. This album is a statement in melodic excellence of
a proportion not seen in decades... every song is as strong as the next! The single
"Because of You... by The James Kōb Experience" is sung by Maria
Schafer in 3 different languages: English, French & Portuguese.
The
multi-genre 11 song full album (including one bonus instrumental version)
offers a collection of James' new original music composed and recorded over the
last 4 years, that stylistically spans from Bossa Nova Jazz... to Pop... to
Latin Jazz... to Orchestrated pieces... to Unplugged guitar/vocal... and even
to Contemporary Country. With some unique, melody-driven songs and special
performances, James Kōb offers his own special
"sound" that makes this album of new music very exciting!
Songs that
insert Latin brass, percussion, Broadway strings and jazz saxophone
performances are all included on this album which makes it not only fun for the
listener, but it creates the anticipation of wanting to hear what music comes
next even more fun. Tripp Sprague really shines on soprano, alto & tenor
sax solos on a number of pieces. Flugelhornists Derek Canon & Gil Castellanos
are featured, as well the oboeist Lara Wickes. This inaugural album literally
delivers something for everyone's musical taste!
Vocal honors
are provided by two new and young rising stars; Maria Schafer performing on 8
songs while Danielle Field sings on 2. (Five of the songs on this album are
slated for release in both French & Portuguese later this year) so much of
this music will eventually span the globe to Europe and Brazil as well, helping
prove that Mr. Kōb's vision of "music with
melody" knows no borders.
Co-producer/drummer
Mark Haley (former monitor engineer for Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey) and
James focused on creating a high quality production that is smooth without
being too slick... so, it stays "real”. As an example, two songs'
arrangements were written to intertwine premier pedal-steel guitarist Rick
Schmidt's jazz playing style with orchestra, and they are shining reasons of
how pleasing to the ear new and different instrument combinations can be. Jazz
pedal-steel guitar and string orchestra make for a truly Amazing sound!
The
"music with melody" theme carries through-out this album... every
song on it has a verse or refrain that will stay with you long after the CD
stops spinning. It’s what music is supposed to do: keep giving you enjoyment
every time it pops into your head! You'll find more than one or two songs on
"So Right...by The James Kōb Experience", that will do
exactly that for you... over and over again... So Enjoy!!
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