Adam Hawley Escape (Vinyl) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: EscapeCondition: NewFormat: VinylDescription: EDITORIAL REVIEWS Guitarist Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first two albums “Double Vision” and “Just the Beginning” spawned an incredible Six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He now sets out own his own label MBF Entertainment to release this exciting third album “Escape.” The new offering features more infectious grooves, intimate ballads and includes a star-studded cast including Rick Braun, Najee, Michael Lington, Kat Hawley and Jeff Ryan on the thrilling first single “To The Top.” In addition touring as a leader, he has also played for Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, Gerald Albright, and recently appeared on American Idol in the house band to name a few. He also is an educator holding a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. REVIEW Attacking his electric guitar with fervent tones amidst a shimmering jazz-pop backdrop reminiscent of guitar legends Wes Montgomery and George Benson, Hawley showcases deft fretwork on album opener Tokyo Groove. The cut benefits from David Mann s crisp and punchy horn arrangements performed by the horn section the saxophonist formed with trumpeter Trevor Neumann. Escape includes contributions from a number of noteworthy horn players and next up is Lington who cranks up the soul power on 99 and Counting. Saturday Morning is a midtempo chill with sax accoutrements courtesy of Keith McKelley. Being serviced for playlist adds on February 10 as the first single, To The Top features the firepower of breakout saxophonist Ryan. The guitarist teams with vocalist Kat Hawley (aka Adam s wife) for an intimate, Latin-tinged take on the sultry pop hit Senorita. Hawley makes a break in the company of veteran trumpeter Braun on the album s title track. Sunday Swing bounces to a funky, go-go-influenced beat that finds Hawley s electric jazz guitar in a loquacious mood. Can t Stop opens with the chorus, a potent hook that connects with muscle added by sax player Anderson. Seminal urban-jazz icon Najee blesses Thinking of You with dreamy flute that meshes sublimely with Hawley s amorous guitar riffs and runs on the song co-written and co-produced by keyboardist Manning. Closing with a cover, Hawley s expressive steel-stringed acoustic guitar serenade on Rain casts a transcendent spell. --Smooth Jazz Daily ABOUT THE ARTIST Guitarist Adam Hawley is a gifted performer, sideman, and educator, known for his lithe, groove-oriented approach to contemporary jazz and R&B. After working steadily for over a decade with many marquee jazz and pop artists, Hawley launched his solo career with his breakthrough 2016 debut album, Just the Beginning, which featured three chart-topping smooth jazz singles. See moreGenre: JazzArtist: Adam HawleyNo Of Discs: 1Record Label: MBF EntertainmentEAN: 0672975540159 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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