Killiam Shakespeare is a Philadelphia based collective formed by the respected Snarky Puppy keyboardist Corey Barnard, Drummer Steve McKie and vocalist Chris Turner. They are joined by many guest musicians and vocalists to great a strong Jazz and Jazzy Soul debut album. ‘Stars’ is a nice atmospheric Neo-Soul mid tempo groover ft Ebony Joi on vocals. Noel Scales adds her seductive vocals to ‘I’m Down’ another mid tempo song. . Jennah Bell (daughter of Kool & the Gang Ronald) displays here powerful voice on ‘Waste My Time’, whilst Chris Turner display his Marvin-esq voice on the wonderful‘21st Century’ another highlight. Of the instrumentals the Mizell inspired ‘Thickmiss’ has a wonderful feel, the keyboard led ‘To Live and Die in the East’ is more uptempo and intriguing, and ‘Jean Baptiste’ has a Bossa-ish groove. If you like Snarky Puppy nd other inventive new Jazz/Soul Jazz this is definitely a strong album for you.
Track listings:
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01 Larry Bird by Killiam Shakespeare
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02 Stars feat Ebony Joi by Killiam Shakespeare
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03 Thickmiss by Killiam Shakespeare
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04 To Live and Die in the East by Killiam Shakespeare
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05 I’m Down feat Noel Scales by Killiam Shakespeare
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06 Cognac & Goldwraps by Killiam Shakespeare
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07 Waste My Time feat Jennah Bell by Killiam Shakespeare
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08 Ras Mogwimi by Killiam Shakespeare
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09 American Pie feat Chris Turner & Dayne Jordan by Killiam Shakespeare
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10 Jean Baptiste by Killiam Shakespeare
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11 21st Century feat Chris Turner by Killiam Shakespeare
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12 Mike Vick by Killiam Shakespeare
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13 Oakland by Killiam Shakespeare
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