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GEORGIE FAME ~ RIGHT NOW! / THAT`S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR / CLOSING THE GAP BGO 1533 (Barcode: 5017261215338) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Pop Fusion Recorded: 1978 - 1980 Released: 2024 This is a reissue / remaster 2CD album by British vocalist / organist / songwriter Georgie FameFind albums by this artist, my favorite British vocalist of all time. It includes Fame’s three UK albums released originally on the PyeFind albums on this label label, all recorded between 1978 and 1980. This album offers an excellent sound quality thanks to the careful remastering. Fame, who managed to develop a stellar career very early in his life, made a consistent transformation from a Pop and Rhythm And Blues artists into a full-fledged Jazz artist later on in his career and recorded an astonishing legacy of superb albums over the years. These tracks clearly show the direction and the strong Jazz influence which was a part of his music from the very start, and are a wonderful trip down the memory lane. Fame was always a sublime songweaver and his original material sounds today every bit as strong as it did almost sixty years ago. He was also a very gifted organist and his organ solos were a part of his irresistible charm. On the first two albums, which present mostly original songs by Fame, he is supported by a fabulous team of British Jazz musicians, which include bassist Brian OdgersFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Henry LowtherFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Ray WarleighFind albums by this artist, trombonist Malcolm GriffithsFind albums by this artist and others. On the third album, which was a rather unusual attempt to embrace Reggae elements, he is accompanied by the Reggae Philharmonic OrchestraFind albums by this artist, which was an ensemble of local Reggae musicians. Overall, this is a superb collection of early and sadly almost completely forgotten Georgie Fame recordings, which sounds as good as it did almost half a Century ago. Fame’s unique vocals, Jazzy phrasing and incredible melodic sensibilities managed to create an enchanting sound, which to this day remains unbeaten by any of his successors.

Updated: 10/12/2024Posted: 10/12/2024

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