Sunday, January 8, 2012
Tom Scott-Telling Stories (Reviver Music 2012)
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, musical director and saxophonist. He has twenty-nine solo recordings to his credit and for these efforts has earned three Grammy Awards and thirteen Grammy nominations. Tom’s career as a guest recording artist spans more than 450 recordings—by such diverse artists as Barbara Streisand, Quincy Jones, Thelonius Monk, Lalo Schifrin, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Chris Botti.
His numerous contributions as a player and arranger include Joni Mitchell’s "Court And Spark", Steely Dan’s "Aja"; hit singles like Carole King’s "Jazzman", Paul McCartney’s "Listen To What The Man Said", Rod Stewart’s "Do You Think I’m Sexy", Blondie’s "Rapture", Captain & Tenille’s "Do That To Me One More Time", Whitney Houston’s "Saving All My Love For You"; and on movie soundtracks such as "Taxi Driver", "Bladerunner", "Heaven Can Wait", "Sea Of Love", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", "Toy Story 2" and "Monsters, Inc". He is featured in highly acclaimed performances for the Grammy-winning movie "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown". http://www.tomscottmusic.com/
Paulette McWilliams is best known for her deep sultry velvety tones and her wide vocal range.You've heard her voice!! The iconic voice behind Michael Jackson on Don't Stop Til You Get Enough!!! Michael's biggest hit. On Aretha Franklin's number one hit "Jump To It". Billy Idol's number one hit "Mony Mony". Luther Vandross's "Stop To Love", "Wait For Love", and her contagious laugh and vocals on "Bad Boy/Having A Party" and so many others... She also toured and sang live with Luther Vandross and sang all of the Tammi Terrell duets with Marvin Gaye on his last tour. She has worked with some of the best artists, performers and producers in the business, such as Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Bette Midler, Billy Idol, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Lauryn Hill, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Patty LaBelle, Deborah Cox, Michael Jackson and many others. http://www.paulettemcwilliams.com/
What a voice !! I'm talking sultry, velvety, range, depth, phrasing, creativity, a voice truly worthy of classic comparisons. With proper exposure Paulette will become a recognizable voice. And now you have the opportunity to hear Paulette full in display as she sings standards and originals. After an extremely successful career of singing with Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, to name a few, Paulette has stepped up to be measured with the great ones.
- Harvey Mason of the famed group Fourplay
Reviver Music