Shanachie
2008
Soul Summit
About This Album
In the mid-2000s, Grammy winning keyboardist and producer Jason Miles developed a unique relationship with the promoters of the world renowned Berks Jazz Fest in Reading, PA, acting as something of an unofficial house ringleader for some once in a lifetime all-star tribute gatherings. Following his rousing shows centered around the music of Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, and Ivan Lins -- he also did tribute recordings to the latter two -- Miles dig deep into his love of the classic soul that inspired his own remarkable musical journey and created a stunning Soul Summit at the 2007 festival. As with all of his tribute projects, Miles began with the idea of revisiting classic music with a modern sense, inviting legendary sidemen like "Funk Brother" Bob Babbitt, Reggie Young, and Steve Ferrone to the party; he followed with inspired R&B vocal choices (the rich-voiced Maysa from Incognito and blues/soul singer/songwriter Susan Tedeschi), and topped the gang off with fiery contemporary saxmen Richard Elliot (who burns down the house on the always invigorating "Shotgun") and Karl Denson, who is also a marvel on flute on a sensual, hypnotic twist on Herbie Mann's "Memphis Underground.
Track List (try tracks 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8)

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