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On Velvet, bass player extraordinaire Gerald Veasley is as smooth as the title of his sixth solo effort for the Heads Up label implies. After one listen, his audience will know that the soul he plays is legendary. Veasley blends a richly textured mix of urban funk, the Philly sound, and his unique bass perspectives to give listeners his rendition of the sounds and sensibilities of the neo-soul movement. Eleven new compositions either written or co-written by Gerald Veasley, "Home," and the outstanding cover of Curtis Mayfield's "Let's Do It Again" make a resounding statement about the rich tradition of soul, rhythm & blues, gospel, and funk that continues to endear generation after generation of music lovers to their very essence. Songs such as "Coup de Ville," "Velvet," "Summer Kiss," and "It's Alright (Tonight's the Night)" conjure up the perfect snapshot of Veasley's musical mindset, which was obviously inspired by real-life visuals. Even though Gerald Veasley is still in tune with the fan appreciation garnered by his previous releases, he has noticeably stepped away from the bass riffs and voicing used on many of them, especially those heard during his time with Grover Washington, Jr.. However, his dynamic six-string bass guitar work still allows ample room and space for the very vivid improvisations contributed by his accompanists. Nearly 15 guest musicians add their impressions and memorable moments to this great musical set that Gerald Veasley has filled with tender human emotion, matchless funk, and memorable entertainment experiences.
© Paula Edelstein /TiVo
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John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Harp, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Pablo Batista, Percussion, Bongos, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
Herb Middleton, Producer, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Mayfield, ComposerLyricist - John Stephens, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Randy Bowland, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jaguar Wright, Vocals, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
Randy Bowland, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Flugelhorn, AssociatedPerformer - Pablo Batista, Percussion, Bongos, Conga, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Bradshaw, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Bradshaw, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Michael Aharon, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
Donald Robinson, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Christopher Farr, ComposerLyricist - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Steve McKee, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
Herb Middleton, Producer, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - John Stephens, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer - Durell "Bishop" Scott, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer - Benji Porecki, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer - Benji Porecki, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Bradshaw, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Warren Cooper, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Mikki Kornegay, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Bradshaw, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Christopher Farr, ComposerLyricist - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
Randy Bowland, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Murray, ComposerLyricist - John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Blizz, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Will Brock, Keyboards, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Charles Baldwin, ComposerLyricist - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
John Anthony, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Cappy, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Farr, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jonathan Wyner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Knox, Keyboards, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Gerald Veasley, Producer, Bass Guitar, Recording Producer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Bradshaw, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Schwabe, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Christopher Farr, ComposerLyricist - Will Brock, Piano, Bass Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Waller III, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Rydberg, Recording Engineer, Sound Design, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Little, Producer, Associate Producer
℗ 2003 Heads Up International
Albumbeschreibung
On Velvet, bass player extraordinaire Gerald Veasley is as smooth as the title of his sixth solo effort for the Heads Up label implies. After one listen, his audience will know that the soul he plays is legendary. Veasley blends a richly textured mix of urban funk, the Philly sound, and his unique bass perspectives to give listeners his rendition of the sounds and sensibilities of the neo-soul movement. Eleven new compositions either written or co-written by Gerald Veasley, "Home," and the outstanding cover of Curtis Mayfield's "Let's Do It Again" make a resounding statement about the rich tradition of soul, rhythm & blues, gospel, and funk that continues to endear generation after generation of music lovers to their very essence. Songs such as "Coup de Ville," "Velvet," "Summer Kiss," and "It's Alright (Tonight's the Night)" conjure up the perfect snapshot of Veasley's musical mindset, which was obviously inspired by real-life visuals. Even though Gerald Veasley is still in tune with the fan appreciation garnered by his previous releases, he has noticeably stepped away from the bass riffs and voicing used on many of them, especially those heard during his time with Grover Washington, Jr.. However, his dynamic six-string bass guitar work still allows ample room and space for the very vivid improvisations contributed by his accompanists. Nearly 15 guest musicians add their impressions and memorable moments to this great musical set that Gerald Veasley has filled with tender human emotion, matchless funk, and memorable entertainment experiences.
© Paula Edelstein /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:07
- Main artists: Gerald Veasley
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Heads Up
- Genre: Jazz
© 2003 Heads Up International ℗ 2003 Heads Up International
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