SEPTEMBER EVENTS : An Evening with Grammy Award Winner Saxophonist Kirk Whalum and Singer/Musician John Stoddart + Guests

The good folks at Liverpool LightHouse in conjunction with SOUL INSPIRED EVENTS proudly present Grammy award winner/nominated Sax legend Kirk Whalum & friend/singer/songwriter, John Stoddart on the 10th September from 7pm.

Kirk formed his band in the 80's and linked up with Bob James and they both went on tour. This led to successful albums and Kirk's first number 1 album. He later became an in demand session player for the likes of Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones & Whitney Houston. An eleven time Grammy nominee, Kirk won his first Grammy award for Best Gospel Song ( 'It's what i do featuring Lalah Hathaway) alongside Jerry Peters.

 

 You can hear him playing on Whitney's hit single, I Will Always Love You. He then followed that with a phenomenal hit album, For You. His New album released in February, called Romance Language pays homage to John Coltrone and Johnny Hartman.

http://www.kirkwhalum.com

JOHN STODDART

 

 

Also on the night is the mega talented musician, John Stoddart. He has written for artists like Al Jarreau, Will Downing, Celine Dion, Take 6, Patti Austin & Michael McDonald.

"In my 30-year career, there is not one musician in whom I have more confidence,for whom I have more respect, with whom I have travelled more miles and negotiated more musical and life changes than John Stoddart," says two-time Stella award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, who is also a multiple Dove Award nominee and Grammy award winner.

John's list of fans and supporters will only grow  thanks to his latest album, Faith Hope Love a soulful collection of inspirational love songs that speak to the challenges and triumphs of marriage.

http://www.johnstoddart.com

 

VENUE: LIVERPOOL LIGHTHOUSE

TICKETS: 10POUNDS (LIVERPOOL LIGHTHOUSE BOX OFFICE)

  

Vivian Green - Anything Out There ( Official Video)

Vivian has just released visuals to the new single, Anything Out There taken from her 4th studio album The Green Room out next month. Really feeling the song at the moment & can't wait for the album to drop.


http://viviangreen.com , @iamviviangreen

Introducing Pitch and Scratch

Suro and Mzuzu collectively known as Pitch & Scratch recently released their 2nd album entitled Together on Legere Records. The duo bring their wealth of djing, beat making, instrumentation to this amazing LP. The album has been on constant repeat but the notable tracks include: Funk is ruling my head, pitch me and scratch me, Papa Never Was A Genius, Maculele, Get Down, What You Wann Do & Vem Meu Bem. The record blends most elements /genres of music including soul, funk, hip-hop, afro-beat etc with a real live feel to it. Features on the record include Wayne Martin, Leila Pantel, Seanie T & Alex Prince.




In these days of 'fast food' music, lovers of the art like myself tend to ask questions like: how many LP's would you listen to 5 yrs from now, how many of these albums would you listen & it still sounds as fresh as it the first time? Together by Pitch & Scratch definitely make that elite list of albums. This is a solid piece of work & you need to head to your digital outlets and BUY this album. While you're at it, cop their debut album as entitled, Hamburg Hustle. These guys are definitely putting Hamburg/Germany in the map & are ones to keep an eye on.

http://pitchandscratch.com/

Together / itunes , amazon,
Hamburg Hustle / itunes , amazon

Angie Stone - Do What U Gotta Do ( Official Video )

Angie's new single Do What U Gotta Do has been doing the rounds for a few months but the official video was released recently. You can find the new single on her 6th studio album Rich Girl out next month. I for one cant wait for the album to hit the shelves. The single is out now in most digital outlets - make sure you get a copy.



www.angiestonemusic.com

VINTAGE TROUBLE - NOT ALRIGHT BY ME ( OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Everyone's favourite soul/funk band have released the visuals to not alright by me taken from their brilliant debut album The Bomb Shelter Sessions. Now this is one band that i need to see live cos i've heard great things about them.

@vintagetrouble
The Bomb Shelter Sessions - itunes