A couple of years ago I stumbled onto some tracks on YouTube from an album called Mama Rosa, originally released in 2009. As I came to learn, this was the 'pop' debut by Blue Note session drummer Brian Blade. I searched high and low for the full album in physical format (out of print) streaming and download. Just not available. Next month it is finally being re-released.
Brian tours in various jazz outfits and often tours with Norah Jones, having played on her first few albums.
What makes this record different is that he is the lead vocalist, and these songs are the result of demos he had carried around for years. It also features a line up of great musos.
Only two tracks are streaming for now, but as I say the full album is released in April.
This track below features Daniel Lanois on guitar. I only know about half the record from poor quality YT audio, but I cannot wait to finally hear the full album. It has been something of a Holy Grail search for me. These songs have an otherworldly beauty, to them, Gospel like at times. And I love Brian's singing voice.
A couple of years ago I stumbled onto some tracks on YouTube from an album called Mama Rosa, originally released in 2009. As I came to learn, this was the 'pop' debut by Blue Note session drummer Brian Blade. I searched high and low for the full album in physical format (out of print) streaming and download. Just not available. Next month it is finally being re-released.
Brian tours in various jazz outfits and often tours with Norah Jones, having played on her first few albums.
What makes this record different is that he is the lead vocalist, and these songs are the result of demos he had carried around for years. It also features a line up of great musos.
Only two tracks are streaming for now, but as I say the full album is released in April.
This track below features Daniel Lanois on guitar. I only know about half the record from poor quality YT audio, but I cannot wait to finally hear the full album. It has been something of a Holy Grail search for me. These songs have an otherworldly beauty, to them, Gospel like at times. And I love Brian's singing voice.
Mama Rosa was his Grandmother.
Fantastic mix of country, soul, blues and gospel.
Got a date with Chrissie week tomorrow. Don’t want to get spanked….