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1. SUNSHINE
2. GENTLE EYES
3. HEAVY LACE
4. YESTERDAY
5. PETAL SOFT
6. COASTER
7. GREY SIGH
8. SWEET THING
9. COUGH DROP
10. MOON SHADE
11. SAPPHIRE
12. INTERWEAVE
13. MUSETTE
14. REMINISCENCE
15. 7.30 FOR 8.00
16. SPARKY |
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| | Description: | The Roger Webb Sound's Moonshade is one of the coolest records ever. Originally
appearing via the legendary De Wolfe library in 1971, it's a sumptuous
jazz-soul-funk instrumental set. Full of melodic, melancholic yet sun-drenched
songs, rich with colour and contrast, it was composed by self-taught jazz
pianist Roger Webb and features vocal performances by Barbara Moore. That's
right; the powerhouse library music duo! It makes Moonshade the perfect
precursor and accompaniment to Barbara Moore's eternal classic Vocal Shades And
Tones. It will come as no surprise that original copies, if you can ever find
them, will set you back north of 200 notes.
Moonshade is a phenomenal showcase of Brit maestro Webb's own roots in jazz.
Those roots are served up here with a plethora of fast-stepping rhythms that
truly give flight to the vocals of Barbara Moore, as they soar in wonderful
ways. Moore sings wordlessly throughout, allowing her voice to act like another
instrument in concert with the horns and keyboards elevating the fine
arrangements. This is a deeply beautiful record.
The album opens with the ornate Baroque pop splendour of the sun-dappled
melancholia of "Sunshine". Strings, piano and wordless female vocals combine to
create this brief beauty of unimaginable grace. The cool "Gentle Eyes" features
haunting and beautiful vocals, smooth jazz piano and horns and a general easy
vibe without being easy listening, if you know what we mean. You do. Just
listen. The pounding "Heavy Lace" is one for the beat-heads, funky open drums
(!) with muted organ, bassy piano chords and ace horns. Sampled by Quakers for
their great debut album on Stones Throw. The nostalgic "Yesterday" is wistful
and beautifully melodic instrumental soul music with gorgeous acoustic guitar
and flutes. It's followed by the light, lilting "Petal Soft" which features more
Baroque styles, overflowing with flutes and harps. The bright, bouncing
"Coaster" is an easy-going piano-led, guitar-driven swinger whilst "Grey Sigh"
is another classic. A real highlight, with more fantastic propulsive drums and
percussion and plaintive wordless vocals courtesy of Barbara. Speaking of which,
the soft, sweet Rhodes jazz of the lilting "Sweet Thing" is another staggering
showcase of the brilliance of Barbara. Just astounding.
Head straight past the honky-tonk-by-numbers piano jaunt "Cough Drop" and
luxuriate in the soft, delicate beauty of the album's melodic, cyclical title
track, "Moon Shade". Fragile flutes and acoustic guitar float across judicious
bass notes before giving way to slightly ominous piano and, again, those
beguiling wordless vocals. And then round again to the flute refrain of the
intro. This time with the vocals to see us out. Majestic drama jazz at its
finest. The cello-and-flute adorned "Sapphire" is a fluid orchestral beauty
whilst "Interweave" rides with more urgency in its string and bass stabs. When
the warm keys enter, it's a bonafide mellifluous wonder. The softer "Musette"
begins in beautifully gentle fashion before pivoting for a driving yet elegant
piano middle section. It reverts back to the mellow intro, for its outro.
Understood? The melodic organ and prominent rhythm section running through
"Reminiscence" makes for a delightfully understated folk-funk instrumental
whilst the cool, rolling piano feels of "7.30 For 8.00" seem to perfectly suit
the phrase "dinner jazz". It's no bad thing, c'mon. This classy, memorable set
is rounded out by the half-minute mince of the Barbara-blessed "Sparky". It's
just over too soon!
The audio for Moonshade has been brilliantly remastered by Be With regular Simon
Francis, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert
skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been
pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The
original, iconic sleeve has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing
touch to this long overdue re-issue. - Vinyl LP pressing. The Roger Webb Sound's Moonshade is one of the coolest records ever. Originally appearing via the legendary de Wolfe library in 1971, it's a sumptuous jazz-soul-funk instrumental set. Full of melodic, melancholic yet sun-drenched songs, rich with color and contrast, it was composed by self-taught jazz pianist Roger Webb and features vocal performances by Barbara Moore. It makes Moonshade the perfect precursor and accompaniment to Barbara Moore's eternal classic Vocal Shades And Tones. Moonshade is a phenomenal showcase of Brit maestro Webb's own roots in jazz. Those roots are served up here with a plethora of fast-stepping rhythms that truly give flight to the vocals of Barbara Moore, as they soar in wonderful ways. Moore sings wordlessly throughout, allowing her voice to act like another instrument in concert with the horns and keyboards elevating the fine arrangements. This is a deeply beautiful record. The audio for Moonshade has been brilliantly remastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The original, iconic sleeve has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue.Recording first published 1972.
? &© 1971 de Wolfe Limited, London.
Printed and made in Europe.
Runouts are etched except for [l267164] cut number which is stamped. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
BEWITH152LP |
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