So what is 'Yacht Soul'? Smooth, well-crafted, super-engineered with the sprinkling of perfect musicianship: Yacht Soul is where soul music from the late 70s and AOR collided to create a perfect blend which has stood the test of time - thanks in large parts to the meticulous songwriting and producing of the era. An elite group of musicians which included members of Toto – Steve Pocaro, Jeff Pocaro, Mike Pocaro, Steve Lukather, David Paitch along with other well respected session musicians such as Paulinho DaCosta, Greg Phillinganes, Louis Johnson, members of Average White Band and finally Jerry Hey, Larry Williams & Kim Hutchcroft of Seawind Horns. Song writers included David Foster, Jay Graydon, Bill Champlin and Rod Temperton. Yacht Soul has more synthesizer and horns with less emphasis on rock guitars. Lyrics are a little more romantic, a little more sensual. The players are rooted in R&B, jazz and soul - it’s all very smooth.
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Soulguru Podcast 70
Some lovely new music floating around this week - New music featuring the classic voice of Tawatha Agee - from Mtume! Something that came out last year but has hit me with a CHIC shaped sledge hammer this week from R&R Orchestra. SEL produced by Michele Chiavarini, a brilliant track from Audiosource, Boogie Back return to remix Will Downing and Kim Tibbs is also back with more fabulous new music. Jamiroquai are back so I have included a new track from their amazing album and 2 fabulous soulies from the last few years. I go back in time showcasing how Japan influenced the US soul market in the early 80s using the Koto. Finally, something from the recently released LeRoy Hutson sessions from 1988.
New and Upfront
Love On Hold - Aeroplane feat. Tawatha Agee (2017 Love On Hold (feat. Tawatha Agee)
Call On Me - R&R Orchestra (2016 It's Soul Time – ST005)
Flowers Tears (Michele Chiavarini & DJ Spen Soul Flower Radio Edit) - SEL (2017 Flowered Tears (Remix)
Will I Ever - Audiosource (2017 Will I Ever)
Your Smile (Boogie Back Remix) - Will Downing (2017 Boogie Back Remixes)
For - Kim Tibbs (2017 Kim Tibbs)
The Soul of Jamiroquai
Summer Girl - Jamiroquai (2017 Automaton)
Smile - Jamiroquai (2011 Smile [Free Download])
Two Completely Different Things -Jamiroquai (2010 Rock Dust Light Star)
The Soul of Japan - featuring the koto
Love Light (feat Patti Austin) - Yutaka (1981 Love Light)
Say You Will (feat Rena Scott & Phil Perry) - Osamu Kitajima (1980 Arista)
Grace - Sylvia St. James (1981 Echoes & Images)
Something a little extra...
Now That I Found You - LeRoy Hutson (1988 Unreleased Boogie Tracks Vol. 1)