JAZZ SOUL SEVEN

A new all-star cast of musicians calling themselves Jazz Soul Seven,rooted by bassist Robert Hurst.The group brings together drummer Terri Lynne Carrington, pianist Russell Ferrante, percussionist Henry Gibson, trumpeter Wallace Roney, guitarist Phil Upchurch and saxophonist Ernie Watts. from http://www.notreble.com Phil Upchurch handpicked four Los Angeles-based players and two special imports, all well-known in jazz circles but with the earthy sensibilities to grasp and interpret the gospel and funk of where Curtis was coming from. Phil has recorded and performed with a multitude of artists as a guitarist including Cat Stevens, Whitney Houston, George Benson, President Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, Michael Jackson, Jerry Butler, Marvin Gaye, Natalie Cole and many others. Ernie Watts is the most versatile and universally respected wind and reed player in music. His yearning tone has been the solo voice of choice for hundreds of pop and R&B sessions, concerts, films and jazz ensembles - from Quincy Jones and read more...