Gail Jhonson - Pearls
Pianist Gail Jhonson emerges from her musical career with another set of Smooth/Contemporary compositions. As sparkling as her smile is on the CD cover, is as presented in her music, I found this project to be graceful, at ease, warm & appealing! In "Pearls", Gail stretches the bar/the medium of jazz music with profound ease & eloquent flavor. She may possibly break through to the smooth jazz audience in need for more delightful, R&B driven, mind tingling songs, with memory to good sounding music. No matter how its appreciated...
Released from The NuGroove record label, Gail has a slew of special artists in store for ya'll! It features Pieces Of A Dream's James Lloyd, One of the Brothers from smooth jazz group - The Braxton Brothers -, Nelson Braxton, Producer Paul Brown, Saxman Marion Meadows & Guitarist Norman Brown!
Track Listing:
~ Pacific Breeze feat. Nelson Braxton
~ My Soldier produced by James Lloyd
~ Silky Side feat. Paul Brown
~ Moments of Love
~ Runnin' Around
~ Feel Good Groove
~ Miles Away
~ Whisper Yours
~ Let's Do This
~ Sisters produced by James Lloyd
~ Pearls feat. Marion Meadows
~ Solch feat. Norman Brown
The offset of "Pacific Breeze" enhances just that feeling of being by the ocean shores, possibly catching the immediate vibe you receive in listening to this track! Support on the bass & guitar is provided by Nelson Braxton; "My Soldier", produced by James Lloyd keeps the song sequence in motion...the jazzy, drifting sounds compliments Gails' passionate flow on the keys; The simplicity of an easy composition shows another side of Ms. Jhonson's songwriting ability in "Silky Slide" with assistance from Paul Brown. Very smooth, groove-oriented & mid tempo'd for the sunsetting chill.
"Moments Of Love" slows down the moment & sends you into a seductive, romantic afterthought. The beat has a hip touch, but the flow has a memorable melody backing it.; "Runnin' Around" is an endless groove that becomes transparent behind the playing of Gail & her players!; Then when you are totally feeling the album, the slight approach of "Feel Good Groove" reminds you of something special to come your way by listening to this project in its entirety! Its tempting & her music lures you in...
Track "Whisper Yours", again, takes a very simple tune & showcases Ms. Jhonson's talent on the piano. Melody driven & catchy. I'm diggin' it! The album picks up, perfectly for the close of her album, in "Sisters". Another hot one from the production mind of Mr. Lloyd.
A recommendation is in store for this one Folks! There is no doubt about it. Her new music is appealing, passionate, desirable & easily receptive. I gather she has been blessed, indeed, with the ability to stay focused & to be able to channel out her creative ideals on the piano. Her fanbase will definitely appreciate the offering & possibly bring in more lovers of this genre as the time goes by.
Right on Gail! Keep it up!!
Terrill J. Hanna
The Urban Music Scene
For more information on Gail Jhonson, please visit www.TheNuGroove.com or www.GailJhonson.com
Also, please check this Interview & Performance of Ms. Jhonson, courtesy of YouTube!!
Genie from Philly
This just bring tears to my eyes..Just knowing where you came from and where you are today...Look Out World here she comes..And she all ours...So to the rest of you keyboard players MOVE over..I can remember the first song you played and you also showed me how to play it too !! (BLUE BOY BLUE.)..As kids I always knew you would make it..Because i was there to push you along. So we could go out and PLAY..I can also remember Mommy saying to us..You guys have been together all day..And now all night what in the world do you two have to talk about..We would just laugh !! Mommy would be so very proud of you as Imam..I think you have more of her in you then me...We all wanted more and that is what you are given us..Philly is Going off..Cant wait to see you..Iam getting all kinds of calls..Where is the CD,,Philly just cant wait !!! When you are in Philly You dont have to say Gail Jhonson...All you have to say is GAIL and they know who you and talking about.....(The One in only) Philly the Kid is Back...Gail know's there is nothing in the World I would not do for her...She is my Right Hand...and Iam her Left...God put People in you life for a reason..I dont know how i would have made it,Without you in mine.I love you girl...Ia'm not going to say keep up the good work..Becuz I know you will......Genie
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