10th March 2010
The Hurst Selection returns for March with a twenty six track selection. Firstly though, we’re sure that most of you are aware of the untimely death of The Dramatics’ Ron Banks at the age of just 58. As a mark of respect and as way of tribute, this week’s 4 from features three tracks from the legendary group and one from Ron’s solo project in 1983. A great falsetto and a man who to many of us epitomised part of that amazing soul group culture of the 1970’s. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. R.I.P.
New music is generally the order of the day as we present a cornucopia of delight of what’s on offer currently and other gems to come. Here and now: Adriana Evans with two tracks from her latest set and likewise Dreemtime from ‘New York Lounge Funk’. Also on the newer side of life is music from David Mensah, the return of Ali Ollie Woodson alongside Tour De 4Force from the ‘Quiet Moon’ set, Somi, Sunlightsquare, Trizonna McClendon, Jeremy James, Dira, José James, The Whispers and Daniel Moore, As mentioned in Jazz 60 of all places, The Whispers Orchestra have a new CD entitled T.W.O. Featured here is the Russell Thompkins JR led ‘Family’. The Stylistics meet The Whispers? It use to be The O’Jays meets The Moments but this is soul music for 2010 and at its very best.
And so to what’s coming our way over the next few months: Erykah Badu from her forthcoming ‘New Amerykah Part II’ project, Jonathan Butler from his ‘So Strong’ CD, Angela Johnson with a track from ‘Better’, Dru & Perez (The Modernists) featuring Omar, the fabulous Live Tropical Fish with music from their long awaited album ‘The Day Is Too Short To Be Selfish’ and finally Avery *Sunshine with two tracks from her equally anticipated eponymous set. Trust us when we say, we know a good thing when we hear it.
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The Hurst Selection
10th March 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Adriana Evans El Sol Walking With The Night 2010
Avery *Sunshine All In My Head Avery *Sunshine 2010
Jonathan Butler So Strong (Steppers Remix) So Strong 2010
The Dramatics Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get 1971
The Dramatics In The Rain Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get 1971
Ron Banks This Love Is For Real Truly Bad 1983
The Dramatics Get It The Dramatic Way 1980
David Mensah My Day Music Is The Food Of Love 2009
Tour De 4Force feat. Ali Ollie Woodson Heaven Bound Quiet Moon 2010
Somi Rising If The Rains Come First 2009
Live Tropical Fish feat. Omar Rubber Soul -
The Day Is Too Short To Be Selfish 2010
Sunlightsquare I Believe In Miralces (Havana Mix) 7” Single/Download 2010
Dru & Perez feat. Omar Woah! The Modernists 2010
The Whispers Orchestra feat. Russ’ Thompkins JR Family T.W.O. 2010
Trizonna McClendon New Familiar New Familiar 2010
Avery *Sunshine Today Avery *Sunshine 2010
Dreemtime New York Lounge Funk New York Lounge Funk 2010
Adriana Evans Walking With The Night Walking With The Night 2010
Angela Johnson Hurts Like Hell Better 2010
Jeremy James My Love For You 2010
Dira feat. Omar Let’s Go Back Something About The Girl 2010
Dreemtime Time New York Lounge Funk 2010
José James Save Your Love For Me Blackmagic 2010
The Whispers For Thou Art With Me Thankful 2009
Daniel Moore Half Way Love iamdanielmoore 2010
Erykah Badu Window Seat New Amerykah Pt.II 2010
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