Rare Silk was by far the most technically perfect vocal group of my generation. They never traded their daring and innovative style for commercial success and I respect them somuch for that. YOu should post every thing they have and turn on an entirely new generation to this incredible talent.
Can't forget about New York Voices! Most of my career has been following their repertoire. I'm currently 27 and am teaching as a vocal instructor. I wish this kind of music was something that thrived more in this day and age....
Thanks so much for adding these songs from Rare Silk - Pleeeeease add more from this LP. I love them and have had a hard time even finding a copy of the CD. Thanks a million!!!!
This is one of my favorite albums. Very rare and hard to find on CD. I still have my vinyl LP in mint condition. Never will I give it up!! Thanks for the video.
Well done Jazzyman for putting this on. Fantastic album, one of my very favourite of all time. The singing is superb and the musicians are the very best. I still have two copies of the vinyl album. Dont ask how I managed to get hold of the second one!
Back when radio was more adventurous and music a little more mature, I heard this (The Phil Mattson version) on a jazz station when I was in high school....
@dbookin What is the Phil Matteson version?? Would love to hear it. This song was given to Rare Silk by Richie Cole (who wrote it) - with vocalese lyrics by M. Gillaspie of Rare Silk. Thanks!
@mujersemilla , No it's Rare Silk. Three females and one male. They are a different group. They were very popular about the sametime. Many jazz fans feel that Rare Silk was better, but let's not debate. Both were excellent regarding talent.
Please don't denigrate this by labelling it merely "Smooth Jazz." Listen to the vocal arrangement here, the brilliant vocals, and, of course, the great Richie Cole.
Not the same with out Eddie J singing this. Richie wrote this song while he was playing with Eddie. Eddie got shot in Boston and then Eddie went on his own, he was very heart broken with Eddie death, he was like a father to us. I miss Eddie J
@mxvPhoto If you like vocal jazz you must agree that Gene Purling was the best vocal arranger. Phil Matteson would be after Gene. I'll try to send you a copy of Afternoon
Rare Silk was by far the most technically perfect vocal group of my generation. They never traded their daring and innovative style for commercial success and I respect them somuch for that. YOu should post every thing they have and turn on an entirely new generation to this incredible talent.
Can't forget about New York Voices! Most of my career has been following their repertoire. I'm currently 27 and am teaching as a vocal instructor. I wish this kind of music was something that thrived more in this day and age....
Thanks so much for adding these songs from Rare Silk - Pleeeeease add more from this LP. I love them and have had a hard time even finding a copy of the CD. Thanks a million!!!!
I've been earching for this on CD or a streaming like
Platform specifically Groovin' On A buy v ñ 8i
chochief i cream when i here them.the best vocal group of all time.i spend hours trying to get those harmony parts by ear. love it.thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting Rare Silk! It is good to hear their music again!
This is one of my favorite albums. Very rare and hard to find on CD. I still have my vinyl LP in mint condition. Never will I give it up!! Thanks for the video.
you tube recommended this. not heard it in years. splendid
I saw them about 25 years ago
thanks for putting this up
Well done Jazzyman for putting this on. Fantastic album, one of my very favourite of all time. The singing is superb and the musicians are the very best. I still have two copies of the vinyl album. Dont ask how I managed to get hold of the second one!
I saw these crooners at Peacock Park at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival many moons ago. They were terrific!
Back when radio was more adventurous and music a little more mature, I heard this (The Phil Mattson version) on a jazz station when I was in high school....
So beautiful.
1983
New Weave (with Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Ronnie Cuber, Lawrence Feldman, Dave Charles, Barry Wedgle, Gary Bartz, and Bruce Foreman)
Why isn't it in Spotify but other versions are.. Many missing songs in Spotify
class pure class
Greattt Song!
A Classic LP but i have it on CD as well...RIP Todd Buffa!
Rare Silk, ended way too early. When this album came out I was playing it constantly.
I thought I was the only person on You Tube that likes the PM Singers
I would love to see what Gene Purling and The singers unlimited would have done with this classic!
My favourite version of this track is by Richie Cole and Eddie Jefferson, but I like this one too.
@dbookin
What is the Phil Matteson version??
Would love to hear it.
This song was given to Rare Silk by Richie Cole (who wrote it) - with vocalese lyrics by M. Gillaspie of Rare Silk.
Thanks!
somebdy needs to sample this into an instrumental asap!
YES!
Richie Cole does an instrumental version
@ Irma........... Eddie was shot and killed in Detroit............Richie was there, but it was Detroit.
i am with you on that
@DaddySweet100
Thanks Daddy!
Best Wishes from Brasil
@mujersemilla , No it's Rare Silk. Three females and one male. They are a different group. They were very popular about the sametime. Many jazz fans feel that Rare Silk was better, but let's not debate. Both were excellent regarding talent.
Please don't denigrate this by labelling it merely "Smooth Jazz." Listen to the vocal arrangement here, the brilliant vocals, and, of course, the great Richie Cole.
Bass tutorial please 😅
@ristobenjie I have the Phil Matteson version of this by the original line up by the Phil Matteson singers if you'd like it
Not the same with out Eddie J singing this. Richie wrote this song while he was playing with Eddie. Eddie got shot in Boston and then Eddie went on his own, he was very heart broken with Eddie death, he was like a father to us. I miss Eddie J
It's great in its own right
Manhatan Transfer?
@mxvPhoto If you like vocal jazz you must agree that Gene Purling was the best vocal arranger.
Phil Matteson would be after Gene. I'll try to send you a copy of Afternoon
Richie Cole? I thought the guy was Todd Buffa. At least that's what my album said, anyhow.
What about the Phil Mattson singers?
This sounds alot like the version that Phil Matson Arranged
thx for posting... smooth jazz gem