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1.1 You're All I Need1.2 Bus Scene1.3 Growing Pains1.4 Love In Your Eyes1.5 Touch1.6 Dantu1.7 Full Court Press |
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180gr. |
| | Description: | Full Court Press is an album by Calvin Keys, released in 2022. The album is a High Quality, Obi Strip, Limited Edition jazz LP. - 180GR.Jazz guitarist Calvin Keys is a legend among soul-jazz-funk fans for both his work as a session & touring musician and for the catalog of classic releases under his own name. Key's playing style is lean & muscular and his unique phrasing balances sophisticated jazz harmonics with funky R&B & soul grooves. Since the 1960s Calvin Keys has performed/recorded with renowned artists such as Ahmad Jamal, Ray Charles, Pharoah Sanders and Joe Henderson. He is also a mentor to young talent, offers private lessons, and is a frequent teacher at the yearly happening 'Jazz Camp West'. Calvin Keys was born in 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska. His first musical influence was his father Otis, a well-known drummer in the city's music scene... he passed the music bug on to Calvin, who picked up the guitar early. Keys landed his first notable gig as a member of Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson's band when he was 17 and then went on to play with Preston Love (of the Count Basie Orchestra). Later on, he would also join The Jimmy Smith Trio and then worked through the rest of the 1960's with legends such as Jimmy McGriff, Richard "Groove" Holmes and Brother Jack McDuff. After moving to Los Angeles in the 1970's, he signed to Gene Russell's now-legendary Black Jazz label where he cut his first two albums: Shawn-Neeq (1971) & Proceed with Caution (1974). Next to his own output on Black Jazz Records, Calvin Keys also did session work for the label and played on several of it's hit records. At this point in time Keys also auditioned for the Ray Charles Orchestra... his unique phrasing and his ability to balance sophisticated jazz harmonics with tough R&B and soul grooves were showcased nightly in Charles' band. Before relocating to San Francisco in 1975, he also played on Billy Brooks' jazz-funk classic 'Windows of the Mind' (1974) and focused on more live and session work. Keys then joined Ahmad Jamal's group and spent close to a decade with the pianist, touring the globe and recording six albums with him. The 1980's and 1990's also proved similarly fruitful for Calvin Keys... he was a 'first-call' studio & live sideman and amassed massive credits for touring with all-stars from the likes of Tony Bennett, Pharoah Sanders and Sonny Stitt. He released two more fantastic solo albums: Full Court Press (1985) & Maria's First (1985), this time on Olive Branch Records. In 1991 he was featured on the recordings for the original score of the film 'Dying Young' composed by James Newton Howard. Next to all of this, his session and live work with his own trio continued at a relentless pace. He settled down in the Bay area and played a multitude of gigs throughout the 1990's. After being sidelined in 1997 by heart surgery, Calvin Keys entered the new millennium with a bang! He released five widely acclaimed Jazz-charting albums & worked with major players from the likes of Taj Mahal (Santana, Miles Davis), Chester Thompson (Tower Of Power), Big John Patton (Blue Note), Phil Ranelin (Tribe), Sonny Fortune (Roy Ayers, Strata East), Buell Neidlinger (Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones), Peter Erskine (Joni Mitchell, Weather Report) and Lonnie Smith. There's no such thing as 'slowing down' for Mr. Keys!"Full Court Press" is a remarkable LP by jazz guitarist Calvin Keys, released through Tidal Waves Music. This album showcases Keys' signature blend of soulful jazz-funk and intricate guitar work, making it an essential listen for fans of 1970s jazz fusion. The record features groovy rhythms, expressive solos, and a tight ensemble sound that highlights the depth of Keys? musicianship. Tidal Waves Music is renowned for its high-quality reissues of rare and classic albums across genres like soul, funk, and jazz?bringing forgotten gems back to vinyl enthusiasts worldwide with exceptional attention to detail in both audio fidelity and packaging.
Calvin Keys stands as one of the most innovative guitarists in modern jazz history. Emerging from Oakland?s vibrant music scene in the late 1960s, he has worked alongside legends such as Ray Charles and Ahmad Jamal. His debut album "Shawn-Neeq" became an underground favorite among collectors for its deep grooves and sophisticated harmonies. Over his career spanning more than five decades, Keys has earned critical acclaim for pushing boundaries within soul-jazz while maintaining a distinctively warm tone on every recording. | | | No. of tracks: |
7 |
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TIDL400.1 |
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