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Finding My Way by Ron Levy-Karl Denson-Melvin Sparks
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9 tracks | 59 minutes
Released Jan 2004
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:56 I Try & I Try lyrics FREE 07:56 I Try & I Try lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:56 I Try & I Try
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#1 TOP SOUL JAZZ CD FOR 2003 "Rarely has soul jazz been so diverse and melodically interesting, while maintaining a rock-solid groove." Chuck Ingersoll WGMC-FM wgmc.org [released Dec 2003]
Editorial review
On Finding My Way, organ and piano boss Ron Levy tries to mix up the groove gumbo by incorporating more loops and programmed beats, but also by bringing back the great Melvin Sparks on guitar, and adding the flute and saxophone talents of jazzed-out funkmaster Karl Denson to the mix. Largely, it works. While Levy doesn't seem to be interested in sung beats for any reason other than to hang solos on, he nonetheless gets enough mileage from them and keeping the riffs in the pocket to keep them sailing all the way through. There is plenty of jazz virtuosity, as evidenced by the title cut, "Steady Like Freddy," "I Try & I Try," and "The West Side"; there is plenty of good-time funky stuff, as well, such as "Some Sorta Blue," and "Cuch Cuch." This band knows when to spark it up, and when to lay back, and Levy proved a long time ago that he was a solid bandleader who got fine performances from his sidemen. Recommended. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide
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#1 TOP SOUL JAZZ CD FOR 2003
"Rarely has soul jazz been so diverse and melodically interesting, while maintaining a rock-solid groove."
Chuck Ingersoll WGMC-FM wgmc.org
[released Dec 2003]
"Ron's jams are so tight, elegant, and chops-heavy, I would've sworn that he was from the UK! What a surprise to learn that he's a Yank, and a way funky one at that. His jams sound incredible on The Groove Boutique."
- Rafe Gomez, host of The Groove Boutique, syndicated jazz mix show - London, UK
"Ron Levy's new CD sounds more like 'Found My Way', then its title 'Finding My Way'! Back on board for the best Wild Kingdom safari ever, is legendary guitarist Melvin Sparks, and for added good measure ex-Grey Boy All-Star and now solo artist Karl Denson. Both add zesty spice to this AMAZING mix.
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