For The Love Of You
by Joe Locke Group
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Elegance, lyricism and soul are the sublime qualities at play in this magical new release. For the first time in many years, the vibesman includes vocals as a primary part of the mix. Forging a style that seems to be made of equal parts Nat King Cole and Donny Hathaway, Kenny Washington weaves his unique spell around a diverse repertoire. The seven vocal tunes include pieces taken from the contemporary pop / soul lexicon as well as the Great American Songbook. There is also a stunning Locke original, "Verrazano Moon," which is given a deeply poignant reading by Washington and the band. Three instrumentals round out the collection - the swinging "I Miss New York (When I Been Gone Too Long)," the contemporary "Bright Side Up" (both Locke originals) and an elegant reading of Ennio Morricone's "Cinema Paradiso."
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released January 26, 2010
Joe Locke (vibes), Geoffrey Keezer (piano), George Mraz (bass), Clarence Penn (drums) and vocalist Kenny Washington
Produced by Todd Barkan and Joe Locke
All songs arranged by Joe Locke
except “Cinema Paradiso”, arranged by George Mraz, and
“Pure Imagination”, arranged by Art Hirahara and Pat O’Leary.
Recorded on May 11 and 12, 2009 at Systems Two Studios, Brooklyn, NY
Recorded and mixed by Michael Marciano
Mastered at Arf Studio by Alan Silverman
Photography by Alexandros Lambrovassillis, Tom Marcello, Russ Titelman, Cover photography by Christoph Risch
Graphic design and artwork by Nadja von Massow
Management: nadworks .ltd Nadja von Massow
Joe Locke (vibes), Geoffrey Keezer (piano), George Mraz (bass), Clarence Penn (drums) and vocalist Kenny Washington
Produced by Todd Barkan and Joe Locke
All songs arranged by Joe Locke
except “Cinema Paradiso”, arranged by George Mraz, and
“Pure Imagination”, arranged by Art Hirahara and Pat O’Leary.
Recorded on May 11 and 12, 2009 at Systems Two Studios, Brooklyn, NY
Recorded and mixed by Michael Marciano
Mastered at Arf Studio by Alan Silverman
Photography by Alexandros Lambrovassillis, Tom Marcello, Russ Titelman, Cover photography by Christoph Risch
Graphic design and artwork by Nadja von Massow
Management: nadworks .ltd Nadja von Massow
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Joe Locke New York, New York
Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the major voices of the vibraphone, a soloist of stunning physical power + broad emotional range as composer + band leader. He has won numerous awards + polls, incl. multiple JJA Mallet Player of the Year awards. He is an active educator, appointed International Vibraphone Consultant by the RAM, London w/ the title of Honorary Associate of the Academy. ... more
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