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12 tracks | 50 minutes
Released May 2005
on Independent Records
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Recording Artists "A little space" present tuneful, intelligently written songs with heart. It's jazzy, it's funky, it grooves, male vocals and instrumentals. Call it "Rhythm & Jazz".
Editorial review
In an industry that all too often demands conformity to ultra-specific radio play lists and marketing schemes, it's hard to resist the ambitious independent spirit of jazz-funk bassist and multi-instrumentalist Big Al -- the creative force behind the rhythm and jazz outfit known as A Little Space. On his third release, Box of Love, the one-time John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner creates a compelling set of 12 tracks which explore a wide variety of styles within and just beyond the urban contemporary and smooth jazz landscapes. Complementing three in the pocket, radio-ready instrumentals are nine engaging vocal tracks featuring popular Los Angeles-based R&B-gospel singer Regi Perry. Box of Love goes all out to be unique and multifaceted. It begins with the jazzy neo-soul of the title track, then taps into the classic Memphis horn band R&B sound ("Reason to Call You," "P.B."), Afro-Cuban flavors ("Any Day"), gospel and samba on the cool hybrid tune "Place I Like to Be," and anthemic jazz fusion ("Dreams So Real"). Big Al has the perfect definition for the standout instrumental track, a fiery pop-classical tune called "Days Just Begun": "a string quartet on steroids." Box of Love reaches an emotional high point on "Know I'm Alive," a poignant tribute to the victims of last December's tragic Tsunami featuring Perry on vocals and Big Alon Alembic (fretted) bass, MIDI cello, and drums. Released as a single shortly after it was written on Martin Luther King Day, 2005 -- and three months before the official release of the album -- the song has been downloaded hundreds of times by fans all over the world and has received a significant amount of airplay. While the album artwork shows Big Al holding a bass guitar, his arsenal includes a multitude of instruments, from the Alembic bass and the MPG Level 5 Fretless Bass, to the Garrison G30CE and Yamaha APX-4A Acoustic Guitars, Fender Stratocaster, and MIDI Synth, horns, and percussion. Hopefully, what A Little Space has accomplished here will inspire more multi-talented musicians to think outside the box as they make their own declarations of independence. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
The third album from "A little space" is a collection of 12 songs with great stylistic variety. The first 7 Vocal songs feature fabulous vocalist Regi Perry presenting sophisticated song oriented Jazzy Soul with style. Composer Big Al adds vocals on two of his songs in his Jazzy, Funky Pop style. Three of the songs venture into the "Pop / Classical" genre, as adding Strings and Orchestra instruments to superb compositions.
The 9 Vocal songs can be considered in the "Pop" category as being tuneful, with strong melodies. The album's 3 Instrumental tracks present grooving horn section Soul/Funk, a Symphonic/Rock String Quartet and a dreamy Jazz/Fusion epic. Nine of L.A.s best players contributed performances to this album.
Nine Men contributed performances to this CD. Regi Perry - Vocals. Patrick Charles - Drums, Khalil Hebert - Drums.
↓ more ↓Ricardo Estrada - Congas, Daniel Coffeng - Guitar, Kevin Coston - Guitar, Brian Bogle - Tenor Sax, Doug Koerber - Trumpet
Big Al played everything else: MPG Level 5 Fretless Bass, Alembic Essence Bass, Fender Stratocaster, Garrison G30CE Acoustic Guitar, YAMAHA Apx-4A Acoustic Guitar, MIDI Keys, Synths & Drums.
The third album from "A little space" is a collection of 12 songs with great stylistic variety. Released May 2005 on Independent Records IR36798. All songs music and lyrics ©Alan Gruskoff 2005, a NARAS and ASCAP member. Published by Performant Systems ASCAP. Web site http://alittlespace.biz
Vocal Songs
1) Box Of Love (4:42)
This imaginary device will make the people happy. A Neo-Soul, Jazzy groove. Regi Perry - Vocals, Patrick Charles - Drums, Ricardo Estrada- Congas, Daniel Coffeng - Guitar Solo, Big Al - Alembic Bass, Fender Stratocaster, MIDI Keys.
2) Reason To Call You (4:36)
About not needing an event or excuse. A modernized version
of the Soul Horn band.
Regi Perry - Vocals, Patrick Charles - Drums, Brian Bogle -
Tenor Sax, Doug Koeber - Trumpet, Big Al - Alembic Bass,
Fender Stratocaster, MIDI Keys.
3) Any Day (4:04)
About being on your side consistently. An Afro-Cuban beat
driven by the Congas, Ricardo calls it "Tumbao".
Regi Perry - Vocals, Ricardo Estrada - Congas, Brian Bogle -
Tenor Sax, Doug Koeber - Trumpet, Khalil Hebert - Cymbals,
Big Al - MPG Level 5 Fretless Bass, Garrison G30CE Acoustic
Guitar, MIDI strings & Percussion.
4) One More Day With Me (4:57)
Some anticipation mixed with a little self-consiousness. The
classic "Slow Song" Soul Ballad.
Regi Perry - Vocals, Patrick Charles - Drums, Brian Bogle -
Tenor Sax, Big Al - MPG Level 5 Fretless Bass, Garrison
G30CE Acoustic Guitar. MIDI Strings.
5) Place I Like To Be (4:01)
Our consistent desination - Home. It started as a nice little
Samba, then Regi added his Gospel flavor - "Gospel/Samba"?
Regi Perry - Vocals, Khalil Hebert - Drums, Ricardo Estrada -
Congas, Big Al - MPG Level 5 Fretless Bass, Yamaha APX-4A
Acoustic Guitar, MIDI Synth.
6) Best That I Am (4:33)
About personal character, striving for virtue. Pop / Classical.
Regi Perry - Vocals, Khalil Hebert - Drums, Big Al - MPG Level 5
Fretless Bass, Garrison G30CE Acoustic Guitar, MIDI Piano,
French Horn & Strings.
7) Know I'm Alive (3:59)
A sad and moving tribute to victims of the 2004 Tsunami tragedy from a parent's point of view. Pop / Classical. Regi Perry - Vocals, Big Al - Alembic Bass Guitar, MIDI Cello & Drums.
8) Talk To Me (2:48)
Ever wish you could just have a conversation with a human sometime? Jazzy / Pop. Big Al - Vocals, MPG Level 5 Fretless Bass, Garrison G30CE Acoustic Guitar, MIDI Congas & Shaker.
9) Find It (3:37)
What we generally agree on as "normal" can be elusive. Funky, Jazzy / Pop. Patrick Charles - Drums, Daniel Coffeng - Guitar Solo, Big Al - Vocals, Alembic Bass, Fender Stratocaster, MIDI Keys.
Instrumental Songs
10) P.B. (3:17)
Well, what does P.B. stand for exactly? A Funky Soul Horn Band Instrumental feature, great theme song for something. Brian Bogle - Tenor Sax, Doug Koeber - Trumpet, Khalil Hebert - Drums, Kevin Coston - Guitar Solo, Big Al - Alembic Bass, Fender Stratocaster, MIDI Keys.
11) Days Just Begun (3:40)
A String Quartet on steroids, a high energy Pop / Classical Instrumental. Patrick Charles - Drums, Big Al - Alembic Bass, MIDI Violins, Viola & Cello.
12) Dreams So Real (5:37)
Ever wake up and really have to think if something you dreamed is real? A Jazz / Fusion Instrumental epic. Daniel Coffeng - Guitar, Ending Solo, Khalil Hebert - Intro Cymbals, Big Al - Alembic Bass, Intro Guitar Solos, Fender Stratocaster, MIDI Keys, Synths & Drums.
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