Lisa Hilton

 

Artist: Lisa Hilton
Title: Life Is Beautiful
Genre(s): Jazz
Label: Ruby Slippers Productions


Hilton and her trio manifest a memorable experience on life is beautiful, her third recording of the pandemic era, and the acclaimed pianist, composer, and producer’s twenty-fifth album as a leader. On it, Hilton indulges her love of the piano with ten original tracks and the cover gem, Ernie’s Blues, (written by Ernie Wilkins).



Backed by her ever-excellent band mates: Rudy Royston on drums and Luques Curtis on bass, Hilton’s elegantly swinging piano and engaging compositions encompass a range from traditional tracks, Latin, blues and retro seamlessly. Royston continually hits the marks on his kit, and Curtis shows off plenty of style over this splendid repertoire of compositions. The album begins with an impressive bass solo from Curtis on the classic Ernie’s Blues. The tune’s complex chords and loose bluesy passages allow accomplished soloing from Hilton as well. Retro Road Trip highlights Royston’s rhythm skills and has a bit of a Prokofiev energy amid mid-century grooves.

Inspired by classic American Standards, Hilton includes two romantic compositions here: So This Is Love and Nightingales and Fairy Tales – both evoking nostalgic charms and reminiscent of some of Bill Evans work in his sixties period. Too Hot dips into modal ideas creating its own melodic atmosphere. Hilton includes two Latin flavored compositions: Stepping Into Paradise as well as Santa Monica Samba, that show the versatility of the trio in mingling different Latin styles together effortlessly. Seduction is a solo piano piece that Hilton has recorded before, with a new extended version here, showcasing Hilton’s love for the blues. Temporary Lullaby, written for Hilton’s daughter, is a melodic standout. In her liner notes, it mentions that More Than Another Day nods to Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Cole Porter.

Lisa Hilton/piano
Luques Curtis/bass
Rudy Royston/drums

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Mr. Billy Foster

MEMPHIS TN (IFS) - Doo Woop pioneer, husband to Etta James, and the co-writer to "I'd Rather Go Blind" and arranger and co-producer of  "I Got You Babe" from Etta's "IN THE BASEMENT ALBUM".  Foster along with Monk Higgins wrote, arranged, and produced this album in eight hours.  The Sony and Cher single rendition recorded by James is now one of the hottest marketing songs on radio and television selling everything from Banking to Baking and beyond.  

The Rick Hall Muscle Shoals Sessions with Etta was more than something else.  She was struggling very hard to keep up with a recording session while making all her appearances all over North America.  Hall was always in love with Etta's voice and he wanted to produce her at his recording studio in Alabama.  The songs were not coming together for Etta.  

However,  on the last day of recording, Hall asked Foster if he had any songs that he wanted his wife to record, not that he was planning on using any of them.  Foster decided on Clarence Carter's "Tell Daddy", with a re-write of the lyrics to work with a female's voice.  And of course, we know the other female vocalist that followed Etta to Muscle Shoals - Aretha Franklin.  

Deciding on the old "Call and Answer" records of that time, Foster's lyrics perfectly matched the Carter Song, and Etta nailed it on the first take.  Billy had sent the demo tape to Hall a couple of weeks before arriving, in the last couple of hours, recorded 'I'd Rather Go Blind", and as they say, the rest is history.  When "Tell Daddy" was released and zoomed to the Number #1 Spot on Billboard.  

In Los Angeles, KGFJ's King of radio Montique, the same one who coined the term "Burn Baby Burn" during the Watts Riots.  While during a live commercial break, he flipped the 45 RPM single over by accident and qued up the song, and let it fly.  Before he has realized what was playing, he could not retract the record and let it play all the way through.  By the end of the record, their switchboard was lighting up wanting to hear that song again.

"... Billy Foster's latest single continues that treasured signature sound on a great recording." - SDC RadioWorks

Mr. Billy Foster is a Los Angeles, California native. Billy was discovered while singing at his grandfather’s church as a young boy. Billy’s first major role as a singer was in the Academy award-nominated musical “Carmen Jones.”

Mr. Billy Foster recorded 8 records with Vernon Green and The Medallions doo-wop group as 1st Tenor and Falsetto in 1956. Billy was featured on the songs “For Better or For Worse,” “Magic Mountain,” and “Behind the Door,” (where his voice was one of the highest Falsetto notes recorded by a male singer in that era). Billy has been an active member since 1956. Billy now manages the group known now as “The Original Medallions.”

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Mr. Billy Foster was the companion and manager of Grammy award singer Etta James. Billy co-authored the hit “I’d Rather Go Blind,” along with Ellington “Fugi” Jordan which was recorded by Etta James and a host of other artists throughout the decades. Billy and Etta’s son Donto Foster James is also a Grammy award recipient.

Mr. Billy Foster is the director and founder of Chains of Love Sober Living for Women. Billy also has over 42 years of sobriety himself which he acknowledges as a gift by the grace of God. Billy has been recognized as a community leader and has received several awards from County, State and Governmental levels. Billy is still writing songs today. His newest song is titled “The Mountain.” Please "Like" "Share" and Hit that "Subscribe" button! Thanks! Produced by Christina Mirasol-Smith of SoCal Event Videos www.youtube.com/cemirasol

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Beyonce Knowles and Billy Foster at Movie Opening of "Cadillac Records".

Billy Foster written "I'd Rather Go Blind" and was recorded by Rod Stewart, Etta James, Beyonce Knowles (for the film "Cadillac Records" starring Adrian Brody). He has performed with The Coasters with Dick Clark's Good Ole Days of Rock N Roll Shows and with his group, The Vernon Greene Medallions who recorded the original single, "The Letter".  Foster, still retains the crown as the only singer from the Antelope Valley to have had a song that has sold over 20 Million records to date.  However, there are several AV artists that are closing the gap.

On the celebration of Glenn Records of Palmade California, Foster remembers cutting several demos at the studio that he would put on the plane to Muscle Shoals Alabama for his wife to record when she was in and out of the studio.  Foster played many dates with Kenneth Howard Smith (Kenny Smith and Ricky Perrine, in their Purple Olive band from Rosamond.)  Foster is the first cousin of The Charles Graves Family who founded the town of Rosamond and donated all the land that all the public schools are built on.  Foster was raised in two cities, Los Angeles and the Antelope Valley.

There has been many popular people and groups that have come out of the Antelope Valley, including John Wayne, Judy Garland, Jane Reynolds, Frank Zappa, Don VanVliet (Captain Beefheart), Merrell Fankhauser, All 4 One, George Weston, Don Ramon G., The Others, Mallard, ? Mark and the Mysterians, The Dartells, The Chevels, HMS Bounty, The Bountys, Mothers of Invention, Chapter 17, Velvetones, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and the list goes on and on. . . from those golden days of the Antelope Valley.

Foster also is known for being the member of Vernon Greene and the Medallions with the hits "Buick 59" and "The Letter". Billy has recorded with the Medallions' since 1957. Billy's falsetto voice was one of the highest registered notes recorded in the song "Behind The Door", an original by the Medallions. He is currently the group's manager. 

In 1948, as a child actor, he performed in the motion picture musical "Carmen Jones". He attended Idyllwild School of Music & Arts, in California where he additionally has written and produced shows with artists such as The Drifters, The Coasters, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Mary Wells and comedian/talk show host, Rosie McDonald. 

As the co-author of the hit song "I'd Rather Go Blind" recorded by previously mentioned world renown artists and many others. The most recent release of "I'd Rather Go Blind" will be released in the Sony Pictures release of "Cadillac Records" by Beyonce. 

Foster's song of "High Low Low Road" depicts his experience with drugs and alcohol, which has lead to his miraculous recovery, spiritually mentally, emotionally, financially and in his relationships.

As a recovered champion after his close bout with the illness, Billy has lived on to help others with inspiration for both men and women who have suffered and are still suffering from similar experiences. 

As the director of "Chains of Love" and Brother's Big House," Foster provides a drug and alcohol-free homes for men and women in Los Angeles.

Do you play live?

Yes. Japan, London, Germany, Korea and Thailand.

SDC AUDIOARTS RADIO - THE RETURN OF DOO-WOP

 APACHE JUNCTION AZ (IFS) -- SDC RadioWorks has a dedicated DOO WOP presence among the biggest collections of Doo-Wop music on the net.   What makes this station so exciting is that its name is taken from one of the greatest record producers on the west coast.  Madelyn Baker old recording studio and record label  AUDIO ARTS.  And it's with this dedication WE LAUNCH ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYLISTS ON THE NET.

Doo-Wop is a genre of music that was developed in African-American communities of New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, Newark, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles in the 1940s, achieving mainstream popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. 

Built upon vocal harmony, doo-wop was one of the most mainstream, pop-oriented R&B styles of the time. Singer Bill Kenny is often called the "Godfather of Doo-Wop" for his introducing the "top and bottom" format which featured a high tenor singing the lead and a bass singer reciting the lyrics in the middle of the song. 

Doo-Wop features vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics.

The first record to use the syllables "doo-wop" was the 1955 hit "When You Dance" by The Turbans. The term "doo-wop" first appeared in print in 1961. During the late 1950s many Italian-American groups contributed a significant part in the doo-wop scene. 

The peak of doo-wop was in 1961. Doo-Wop's influence continued in soul, pop, and rock groups of the 1960s. At various times in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the genre has seen revivals. Doo-Wop was a precursor to many of the African-American musical styles seen today. 

An evolution of jazz and blues, doo-wop also influenced many of the major rock and roll groups that defined the later decades of the 20th century. Doo-Wop is iconic for its swing-like beats and using the off-beat to keep time. Doo-Wop laid the foundation for many musical innovations, for example, R&B.

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Music Is The Answer J090 Feat. Terri B!

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Music Is The Answer J090 Feat. Terri B! Universal Music Ireland Released: Out now

We say With a track that’s bursting with energy and positivity, Irish DJ and producer J090 is here to lift our collective spirits with Music Is The Answer. It’s his second single following last year’s debut Dreamer, which has since amassed over 2.5m combined streams, airplay across 41 countries and numerous iTunes chart positions from USA to Romania. Featuring soul house legend Terri B! on vocals, we are sure this up-tempo reworking of the ‘90s house hit by Celeda/Danny Tenaglia will soon have you up on your feet and washing away your worries for a joyous two and half minutes. Upon release last Friday (18 September), it appeared on Spotify’s You Can Do It, Friday Cratediggers, New Dance Revolution, and Hands In The Eire editorial playlists. Further support has come from Majestic on Kiss FM with its first UK play, along with massive support across Irish radio. You can watch the 360 degree video here.  Contact Label: Stephen Grealy, Universal Music Ireland  UK Radio: Matt Waterhouse, Matt Waterhouse Represents PR: Caroline Torrie, Universal Music Ireland Management:  JO90

HEADLINES DCMS states concert halls can operate beyond 10pm but only if performance has started before 10pm (see News) Eight UK trade bodies sign up to Keychange gender equality pledge (see News) The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) announces nineteen new Artist Ambassadors (see News)

AND ALSO RE:IMI has convened an online forum on racism and music, and UK music industry response on Monday 28 September. For a copy of the RE:IMI Black Out Tuesday UK Music Industry Race Diversity Report click here. (RotD)

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Roses Are Red (Violets Are Blue) - Jon Caryl

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Roses Are Red (Violets Are Blue) Jon Caryl frtyfve Records Released: Out: 25 September 2020

We say Jon Caryl is a 17 year old singer-songwriter who writes all of his music straight from his bedroom in Cleveland, US. Produced by Jon Maguire (Kodaline, Calum Scott), Roses Are Red (Violets Are Blue) follows the success of his demo version that he dropped earlier this year, which has now amassed over two million streams across Spotify and Apple Music. Jon has developed an ever growing online fanbase of over 610k social followers, including a dedicated TikTok audience (556k) that have liked his singing videos more than 5.4m times. After posting a snippet of his new single on the platform, the video went on to be viewed over 6m times. Inspired by the likes of Dean Lewis and new favourites, JC Stewart and Lewis Capaldi, the track sees Jon combine romantic lyricism with youthful vocal highs for an emotive ode of the highest standard.  Contact Label and all other enquiries: Joshua Wilkie, frtyfve records

HEADLINES Calls for more support for music and live jobs (see News) Penske Media and MRC announce a deal to create two joint ventures in publishing and content (see Business) MistaJam to leave 1Xtra and Radio 1 (see Media)

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