from Rachelle Ferrell
written by David Foster & Dennis Lambert
This week, we pay tribute to gifted music-maker George Duke who passed away a few days ago. This jazz/R&B master was an incredible musician, singer, songwriter and producer. He has worked with numerous giants like Frank Zappa and Miles Davis plus produced countless hits for R&B stars including Deniece Williams, Philip Bailey, Jeffrey Osborne, Stephanie Mills and Anita Baker.
from ROCKAPELLA
written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
The Nylons are a Canadian vocal quartet who performs most of their material acappella with an accompaniment of minimal percussions. Through some line-up changes, The Nylons have recorded several albums and performed live worldwide from 1978 to this day. The core of the group’s repertoire is interesting covers of pop classics like “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Happy Together” and “Kiss Him Goodbye.” These last two titles became good pop/adult contemporary hits in 1987 for the group.
from KEITH HARKIN
written by Keith Harkin & Brian Byrne
Irish singer/songwriter Keith Harkin released his first self-titled, solo album in September 2012. The former member of the popular UK vocal group Celtic Thunder, Harkin was one of the first artists to be signed by David Foster when Foster became president of the prestigious Verve label.
from LISA DAL BELLO
written by David Foster & Lisa Dal Bello
Though not commercially successful at the time of their release, Lisa Dal Bello’s 1977 self-titled album was one of David Foster’s early productions that aged particularly well in terms of instrumental arrangements, musicianship and vocal performances.
from JAYE P. MORGAN
written by Skip Scarborough
“Can’t Hide Love” is an extraordinary funk/soul slow jam written by the late Skip Scarborough. A gifted songwriter, Scarborough also gave us timeless gems like “Don’t Ask My Neighbors,” “Love Ballad” and “Lovely Day.” “Can’t Hide Love” was originally included on Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1975 album “Gratitude.”
