The true joy of an R&B live performance comes from the reproduction skills of these masters.
A live session album recreating the classic Rufus & Chaka Khan song. Alan Slutsky and his band faithfully recreate the funk groove of the original, giving it a modern feel.
Centered around classic tracks like "Tell Me Something Good" and "Sweet Thing," the tight rhythm section and lustrous vocals resonate with one another. Slutsky's guitar exploits the unique rhythmic space of funk, highlighting the unity of rhythm and harmony. The placement of horns and chorus is also spot-on, preserving the charm of the original songs while adding the energy that can only be found in a live performance. This is a highly performative album that combines respect for classic R&B with a modern interpretation.
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17 TRACKS:
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1-1)
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You Got The Love
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1-2)
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Once You Get Started
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1-3)
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Dance Wit Me
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1-4)
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Sweet Thing
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1-5)
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Tell Me Something Good
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1-6)
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You're Welcome, Stop On By
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1-7)
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Pack'd My Bags
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1-8)
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I'm A Woman (I'm A Backbone)
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1-9)
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At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
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2-1)
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Ain't That Peculiar
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2-2)
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Stay
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2-3)
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What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
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2-4)
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Do You Love What You Feel
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2-5)
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Ain't Nobody
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2-6)
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One Million Kisses
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2-7)
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Try A Little Understanding
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2-8)
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Don't Go To Strangers
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Vocals - Chaka Khan
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Liner Notes - Quincy Jones
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Mastered By - Lee Herschberg
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Percussion - Paulinho da Costa (2-5 to 2-8)
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Piano - Joe Sample (2-8)
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Engineer [Digital Recording] - David Collins
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Keyboards - David "Hawk" Wolinski
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Producer - Russ Titelman
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Synthesizer [Bass] - Greg Phillinganes (2-7)
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Engineer - Elliot Scheiner
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Bass - Bobby Watson
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Alto Saxophone, Flute - Larry Williams
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Synthesizer [Additional] - James Newton Howard (2-5 to 2-8)
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Percussion [Live Recordings] - Lenny Castro (1-1 to 2-4)
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Backing Vocals - Stephanie Spruill
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Tambourine [Live Recordings] - Stephanie Spruill (1-1 to 2-4)
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Soloist [All Sax Solos] - Ernie Watts
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Arranged By [Horns], Trumpet - Jerry Hey
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Edited By [Digital] - Stewart Whitmore
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Engineer - Mark Linett
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute - Gary Herbig
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Arranged By [Strings & Horns] - Ralph Burns (2-8)
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Guy Sharbonneau
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Drums - John Robinson (2)
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Guitar, Vocals - Tony Maiden
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Clif Jones
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Mastered By - Phil Brown
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Richard McKernan
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Stuart Gitlin
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Backing Vocals - Julia Tillman
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Keyboards - Kevin Murphy (2)
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Rhythm Guitar [Live Recordings] - David Williams (4) (1-1 to 2-4)
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Cliff Bonnell
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Mike Morongeli
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Paul Brown (4)
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Margaret Gwynne
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Engineer - Wayne Yurgelun
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Design [Artwork] - Jeri McManus
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Photography By - Michael Halsband
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Photography By - Jeff Katz (2)
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Photography By - John Bellissimo
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Backing Vocals - Lee Maiden
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Steve Berger (6)
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Engineer [Second Engineer] - Robin Danar (2)
