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 57
*** Exclusive *** I am proud to feature the Atjazz remix of Diplomats of Soul feat Incognito and Vanessa Haynes - 'Sweet Power' which is soon to be released on Expansion records! New music from Angie Stone, Babyface, Renee Neufville, Foreign Exchange and the wonderful Soulpersona. Back in time section looks at 3 7" wonders from the Chicago Label - InnovationII. Taking you Back section focuses on songs which have sampled The Teddy Riley supergroup GUY. The little something extra is a smooth jazz-funk cut from 1984 by Kent Jordan (shades of EWF) ... Enjoy!
New and Upfront
Sweet Power (Atjazz Love Soul Remix) - Diplomats Of Soul feat. Incognito and Vanessa Haynes (2015 Expansion Remix)
Dollar Bill - Angie Stone (2015 Dream)
Body - The Foreign Exchange (2015 Tales From The Land Of Milk And Honey)
Watching Me - Renee Neufville (2015 Watching Me e-single)
We’ve Got Love - Babyface (2015 We’ve Got Love (Single))
Don't You Think feat. Pete Simpson - Soulpersona (2015 Momentum)
Back In Time - 3 tracks from the legendary label INNOVATION II
Betcha If You Check It Out - Quadraphonics (1974 Innovation II INS 8019)
Your Mission (If You Decide To Accept It) - Lost Generation (1974 Innovation II INS 8002)
What Ever You Want (Vocal) - Sir Wales Wallace (1974 Innovation II INS 8045)
Taking You Back - Songs which sample Teddy Riley supergroup GUY
Today, Always, Forever - Charisse Arrington (1996 Unreleased MCA)
Lady (Blackmarket Main Remix) - Mista (1996 East West [PRCD 9736-2])
Don't Go - Mary J. Blige (1994 My Life)
Little something extra ... Jazz-Funk on the EWF tip
California - Kent Jordan (1984 No Question About It LP)