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 37
Two podcasts in a week? Yes indeed ... been a great week for new music and old revivals so I thought that I would share my current playlist with you. Wonderful new music from Omar (Opolopo on the Remix), Dego and 2000Black, Robert Glasper with Dwele and Brandy, Tony Momrelle and Tyrone Lee. Back in Time section looks at 3 cuts written by Loose Ends. Taking you back section features 3 hard obscure West Coast gems from 1982. Featuring an Al Jarreau cut that has never been on CD! Something a little extra comes from Najee featuring Meli'sa Morgan. Catch you soon ...
New and Upfront
Treat You feat Caron Wheeler (Opolopo Remix) - Omar (2013 Treat You [Remixes])
Find A Way - Dego & The 2000Black Family (2013 Neroli Nero025t)
Worries [Feat. Dwele] - Robert Glasper Experiment (2013 Black Radio 2
Spotlight - Tony Momrelle (2013 Fly EP)
Woman In My World - Tyrone Lee (2013 Invitation)
What Are We Doing [Feat. Brandy] - Robert Glasper Experiment (2013 Black Radio 2)
Back In Time - Loose Ends
Magic Touch (Vibes Version) featuring Roy Ayers - Loose Ends(1985 Virgin VS761 13)
Ain't You Had Enough Love - Julie Roberts (1985 Bluebird 19)
Good For Me - Cheryl Lynn (1989 Whatever It Takes)
Taking You Back ... West Coast Magic 1982
Girls Know How - Al Jarreau (1982 Night Shift (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The Right Place - Kimiko Kasai(1982 Kimiko Kasai)
Let Yourself Go - Marlene With Seawind (1982 Summer Nights)
Something a little extra produced by Demonte Posey!
In The Mood To Take It Slow (feat Meli'sa Morgan) - Najee (2013 The Morning After)