Philip Bailey, cofounder and lead vocalist for pop superstars Earth, Wind & Fire, releases Soul on Jazz (HUCD 3068). Produced by the adventurous arranger/ saxophonist Bob Belden, EWF keyboardist Myron McKinley, Scott Kinsey and Bailey, the album is also available as an SACD in 5.1 Surround Sound will also be available. "I wanted to find the essence of what Philip is all about," Belden recalls. "He's a soulful singer, but he's also a jazz guy at heart. We tried to make a record that wasn't pretentious, that wasn't a throwback. Everyone involved has deep jazz credentials as well as experience in other kinds of music.
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