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MUSICMy Inspiration - 2008“My Inspiration” is the latest release from jazz saxophonist Everette Harp. This veteran musician delivers an energetic, funky project with personality, which is not typical of your average smooth jazz CD. It definitely helps the project’s direction that Everette co-wrote 8 of the 10 songs on the album. The album kicks off with the down home funky “Juke Joint”, which features James Lloyd of Pieces of A Dream on keyboards, who also wrote the tune. “Funky Palisades”, is another spirited song, that features Jeff Lorber on keys, while George Duke sits in on the cruisin’ rhythms of. “Chasin’”.If mid-tempo grooves are more to your liking, you’ll surely enjoy “Wait 4 U”, “Don’t Look Any Further’, an instrumental take of Dennis Edwards’ Soul anthem, and “Old School”, which subtly recreates the rhythm tracks of the 70s classic soul era. When it’s time to chill-out, relax, and perhaps reflect a bit, “In My Father’s Eyes”, and “My Inspiration” are perfect to set the right atmosphere. -By Craig Chapman
In The Moment - 2006This new late May release is Everette's first release on Shanachie Records. It focuses again on the upbeat, energetic, and funky side of Harp's playing and songwriting, while all the while pulling you in with engaging melodies and improvisation. This cd, while bearing Harp's significant musical stamp, is enhanced by the co-writing, and ample production skills of producer Rex Rideout, who co-wrote and co-produced 6 of the 10 songs on the cd. Songwriters / musicians Barry J. Eastmond, Chuck Loeb, and David Mann also contributed wonderfully to this cd rounding out it's strong musical content. Everette is joined by his mentor and friend, keyboardist and producer legend George Duke, who can also be found on all of Harp's previous cds. He is also joined by some of the best guitarist in music today...Norman Brown, Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr., Jonathan Butler, and A. Ray "The Weeper" Fuller, as well as his usual cast of top notch studio musicians who make this cd jump through the speakers and into your soul.
All For You - 2004This upcoming mid-summer release is Everette's first cd in four years, and his first for A440 Music Group. It is an infectious, funky, upbeat record which showcases Harp's unique energetic style of playing and songwriting. The CD has a mixture of all the elements of contemporary jazz....smooth, jazzy, and funk. Invariably, Harp finds a spot in each song to let loose soloistically, which Harp calls "my selfish moments". "I know radio really doesn't want to hear you get too jazzy, but it's the only way I'm going to grow as a player. All the rest gets a bit mundane after a while. You gotta let loose and just go for it sometimes." Joining Harp on this release will be Earl Klugh, George Duke, Norman Brown, Dwight Sills, Paul Jackson Jr., and many more.
For The Love - 2000The album title is not simply a reflection of the very romantic vibe found in many of the collection's titles. Rather, it refers to Harp's overall intention to play from the heart for the love of the music. "The title encompasses the whole feeling of the project and the personal place I'm in right now. There's less riffing, less eclecticism and more real feeling. I stepped back a bit and took a more laid back approach. That was a bit of a struggle at first, but I absolutely love the results."
Better Days - 1999Joining Harp are some of the greatest players in contemporary jazz. Guitarists Paul Jackson Jr., Doc Powell and Marc Antoine; trumpeter Rick Braun; Keyboardist Duke, Brian Simpson, and Bobby Lyle; bassists Wayman Tisdale, Larry Kimpel and Jimmy Haslip; and drummers Michael White and Will Kennedy. Produced by Everette Harp.
What's Going On - 1997Includes: Everette Harp (saxophone, flute, keyboards, EWI, programming, background vocals); Kenny Loggins, Howard Hewitt (vocals); Dawnn Lewis (spoken vocals); Najee (flute); Don Wyatt (piano); Doc Powell (guitar); Larry Kimpell (bass); "Little" John Roberts (drums); Munyungo Jackson (percussion). Produced by Everette Harp.
Common Ground - 1994Includes: Everette Harp (vocals, alto saxophone, keyboards, synthesizer, programming), David Barry, Ray "The Weeper" Fuller, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Landau, Ira Segal (guitar), George Duke (piano), Shaun LaBelle (keyboards, synthesizer, programming), Larry Kimpel, Marcus Miller, Nathan East (bass), Ricky Lawson, Sonny Emory (drums), Brian Kilgore, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), Lynne Fiddmont-Lindsey, Valerie Mayo, Phil Perry, Alex Brown, Lynn Davis (background vocals). All songs written or co-written by Everette Harp except "You Make Me Feel Brand New" (Thom Bell/Linda Creed), "I'm Sorry" (Allan Rich/Jud Friedman/Warren Hill), "Love You To The Letter" (James McBride) and "Coming Home" (Leslie Craig Smith). Produced by Everette Harp. Additional producers: Shaun LaBelle, Barry Eastmond, George Duke.
Everette Harp - 1992Includes: Everette Harp (alto saxophones, soprano saxophones, tenor saxophones, flute, keyboards, EWI,vocals), Oscar Brashear (trumpets), George Bohanon (trombones), Darrell Smith, Morris Pleasure, George Duke (keyboards), Brian Simpson (keyboards, drum programming), George Duke (pianos, synthesizers, drum programming), Steve Tavaglione (TWI programming), Doc Powell, Ray Fuller, Dwight Sills, Michael Landau, Alan Hinds, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitars), Larry Kimpel, Freddy Washington (bass), Herman Mathews (drums), Rayford Griffin (drum programming), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), Carl Carwell, Caroline Perry, Lori Perry, Sharon Perry, Darlene Perry, Phil Perry, Rachel Ferrell, Josie James, Chante Moore (background vocals). Produced by George Duke.
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