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Sonya Spence "Let Love Flow On" (1981)

80 notes for this record alone! Temptation is there just like Arthur Fowler with the Christmas Club money but 2 pairs of shoes or any one of the following; 4 bras; 2 dresses; half my travel into for the month; 3 weeks food and household shopping - difficult decision.....although I absolutely love this. 

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The Pace Report: "There's A Sweet, Sweet Spirit of Cyrus Chestnut" The Cyrus Chestnut Interview

Welcome to another edition of The Pace Report featuring the legendary Cyrus Chestnut and his power trio with the great Buster Williams on bass and Lenny White on drums. Cyrus' latest cd, "There's A Sweet, Sweet Spirit," on the Highnote Records label is the number one jazz recording in the country on the Jazz Week charts. In addition, to have a sold-out stint at the Jazz Standard recently he's also been busy as an instructor of music at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

"There's A Sweet, Sweet Spirit" also features vibes player Steve Nelson and vocalist Charlotte Small.

I had a chance to sit down with Cyrus to talk about his new role as an educator, playing with both Buster and Lenny, and how his deep African roots have kept him focused musically.

For more info on Cyrus' upcoming club dates or to order his latest cd, please visit him online at www.cyruschestnut.net.

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Hello and welcome to this special edition of The Pace Report reporting live from the 37th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival.Three-time Grammy Award nominee, vocalist, and jazz icon Freddy Cole blessed this year's DJF with a special performance in honor and tribute to his brother, Nat King Cole, and niece, Natalie Cole. Cole, who's latest HighNote Records release, "He Was The King," is a tribute record to his brother in which he covers some of Nat's most beloved classics as well as some of his lesser known records. Freddy performed with the Detroit Jazz Festival String Orchestra during this year's set.I had a chance to sit down briefly with Freddy during this year's DJF to talk about him turning 85, the musical legacy of both his brother and niece, and his latest recording.For more info on Freddy's upcoming 85th birthday celebration performances or to order his latest CD "He's Still The King", please visit him online at freddycolemusic.com.

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The Pace Report: "The Real Thing" The Eric Alexander Interview with Harold Mabern

Here's the latest edition of The Pace Report reporting from Club Bonafide in NYC. Saxophonist Eric Alexander recently played music from his latest critically-acclaimed CD, "The Real Thing," on HighNote Records featuring special guest jazz great, Pat Martino. As you might know, Eric has backed legendary artists like Charles Earland, Jimmy McGriff, and Irene Reid. As well as one of the co-founding members of the jazz group, All For One.

Is sat down with Eric and talked about his musical journey as well have a in-depth talk with jazz great Harold Mabern, who's also a member of Eric's Quartet and continues to serve as his mentor. This segment also features a special guest performance with trumpeter Jeremy Pelt.

For more info on Eric's upcoming performance dates as well to order his latest CD, please visit him online at www.ericalexanderjazz.com. Enjoy!

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The Pace Report: "We Won't Forget You Mrs. Horn" The Dena DeRose Interview wsg Jeremy Pelt Jazz vocalist and pianist Dena DeRose recently played a weeklong engagement at the famed Birdland Jazz Club with her trio featuring special guest, trumpeter, Jeremy Pelt. Dena's latest HighNote Records release "We Won't Forget You", is a tribute record paying homage to jazz icon Shirley Horn. Horn was one of Dena's main influences in jazz and features special guests Jeremy Pelt and Eric Alexander. Dena and I sat down and talked about the impact of Mrs. Horn's music and her contributions to jazz piano as well as Dena's heavy New York City music roots. Enjoy!

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The Pace Report: "The Intimate and Dynamic Andy Bey" The Andy Bey interview Here's the latest edition of the Pace Report featuring 2013 Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and pianist Andy Bey performing a solo piano set live at the Jazz Standard in New York City. In this rare interview, Andy sits down and talks about his career, performing with his sisters, and reflects on some of his important musical influences. Enjoy!

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The Pace Report: "The Swingin' Swag of Mr. Joey DeFrancesco" The Joey DeFrancesco Interview

Jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist Joey DeFrancesco has and keeps evolving as a musicians musician. For well over 25 years Joey has played with or recorded with a bevy of great organists ranging from Charles Earland, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, and Don Patterson. At 41 years young, he understands his role as a messenger of the past greats as well as moving the music forward by playing and incorporating all styles of contemporary music to the past, present, and future to jazz.

The Philadelphia native got his training early on by playing with the legendary "Philly" Joe Jones as well as his dad, 'Papa' John DeFrancesco. At 17 Joey played and toured with Miles Davis and ever since his career has sky-rocked out of that great 'young lions' generation of musicians that came out during the late 1980's and early 1990's.

Joey's latest HighNote Records release "One For Rudy" pays respect to the legendary Rudy Van Gelder, the recording engineer that was responsible for crafting the Blue Note, Prestige, Muse, and Verve recordings during the 1950's and is still actively working.

Recently Joey played a week at the famed Birdland Jazz Club in New York City with the City Rhythm Orchestra. The CRO hails from Joey's hometown of Philadelphia and has backed many vocalists and legendary musicians for decades. In this set Joey not only cooks on the Hammond B-3 but he also plays trumpet and sings.

For upcoming info on Joey's club dates or to order his latest CD "One For Rudy" please visit him online at joeydefrancesco.com. And for more info on the City Rhythm Orchestra please visit their website at cityrhythm.com.

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The Pace Report: "Cole On The One" The Freddy Cole Interview Vocalist and pianist Freddy Cole is one of the last few great jazz musicians that are considered one of last in a line of great musical luminaries. He, Andy Bey, and Jon Hendricks follow in that line of original master storytelling as well as keeping alive the great American songbook in their live performances as well as current recordings. Cole's latest CD "This and That," his 21st CD on HighNote Records, his keeping true Freddy Cole fans happy with contemporary songs ranging from The Isley Brother's "For The Love of You" to Timmy Rogers "Nothin's Wrong With Nothin'". Born Lionel Fredrick Cole, Freddy was youngest of five siblings. Growing up in Chicago and having three older brothers that became professional musicians in their own right, Freddy paved his own way becoming one of today's most in demand jazz vocalists performing all over the world to sold-out crowds. For upcoming club date info or to order Freddy's latest cd "This and That", please visit him online at freddycole.com.