Marc Ducret - Detail - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Marc Ducret - News from the Front [COMPACT DISCS] date 02/03/2004

The Cornells, a mid 1960's Pacific Northwest surf band originally called the Tornados, appear here as The Surf Riders with an album titled InchTen Tons of Wet,Inch one of a long line of interesting obscure albums to come from the stable of the mysterious, legendary Los Angeles based musician/producer/entrepreneur known as Johnny Kitchen. Originally released in 1968, copies of the original LP sell for top dollar in collector's circles. Finally available in the digital domain, all selections have been newly remastered.

Grammy-winner, Boz Scaggs, known for his silky voice and genre-blending style, takes a refined turn with a jazz-influenced record that showcases his deep appreciation for classic grooves and sophisticated arrangements. Blending smoky vocals with laid-back rhythms, the album nods to the cool jazz clubs of the past while keeping Scaggs' signature soul intact. It's a smooth, mature work comprised of Boz's interpretation of classic standards as well as one new original track.