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"T.K. Blue has released a striking album entitled The Tide of Love that offers a diverse and engaging musical journey. He is accompanied by several superb musicians, including Grammy-nominated Stefon Harris on vibes. The album shows T.K. Blue's skill, passion, and commitment to musical diversity. Blue's tone has a beauty all its own." – Pierre Giroux, allaboutjazz.com
T.K. Blue, the highly esteemed alto saxophonist and flautist, creates a remarkable album of melodic romantic music. His passionate artistry spans the world of Jazz standards, R&B, Jobim Bossa Nova classics, and his own original compositions, creating a hypnotic and memorable music experience. The superb musicians, featuring Grammy nominated (No. 1 Downbeat Poll Winner) vibraphonist Stefon Harris, and pianist James Weidman deliver virtuosic performances.
SIDE ONE
1. When Sunny Gets Blue - Jack Segal, Marvin Fisher
2. The Peacocks - Jimmy Rowles
3. The Tide of Love (Radio) - T.K. Blue
4. To Mend A Broken Heart - T.K. Blue
SIDE TWO
5. That’s All - Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes
6. A Prayer For Us (Radio) - T.K. Blue
7. Eu sei que vou te amar - Antonio Carlos Jobim
8. A Quiet Place - Ralph Carmichael
9. So Many Stars (Radio) - Sergio Mendez, Alan & Marilyn Bergman
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T.K. Blue: The Tide of Love
T.K. Blue: alto sax and alto flute, arranger, leader,
Stefon Harris: vibraphone, marimba;
James Weidman: piano;
Gavin Fallow: bass;
Lenny Robinso: drums;
Ron Jackson: guitar;
The Tide Of Love is actually the idea of my close friend, “big brother”, and partner Bob Karcy, CEO of Arkadia Records. Bob has always been a big fan of my ballad playing and suggested that we do something in this idiom. Through his support and guidance, we were able to bring to fruition my first recording of ballads with songs of peace, love, and hope.
I want to extend tremendous gratitude with appreciation to the following individuals: Nothing positive can be accomplished without the grace, love, and support of the Creator; the entire Rhynie clan; Kim Bressant-Kibwe and the entire Bressant clan; TreSean Kahlil Cooks; Monique, Antoine, KayKay, and Livy; all my Trinidadian and Jamaican cousins; Aziz Mitchell-Bey; the entire Vandoren/Dansr family; Willard and Suzan Jenkins; Mike Cherigo; Judith Humenick; Cecil Bridgewater; George “Doc” Manning; R. Andrew Lepley; Carol Boutry; Bob and Yosefa Karcy along with the Arkadia family; and all the amazing artists who contributed their talent>> Ron, James, Lenny, Gavin, and Stefon.
T.K. Blue’s comments on the album:
1) When Sunny Gets Blue is a beautiful song that I’ve played for years. Bob suggested this tune for a BET on Jazz television concert and we decided to include it on this album.
2) The Peacocks, composed by Jimmy Rowles, is such a beautiful composition, with an amazing angular melodic line coupled with a lovely harmonic sequence. I first heard this song on the soundtrack of the movie Round Midnight starring Dexter Gordon. I knew right away this was a composition I wanted to record!
3) The Tide Of Love is an original, composed for this session. Love takes us on many winding roads and paths with a multitude of the ups and the downs. Nothing will be perfect, therefore as long as the positive vibe remains positive and fruitful, love will conquer all!!!
4) Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar is a Tom Jobim classic, also suggested by Bob. Less is more, and there is remarkable beauty in simplicity. Ron really lays down some warm tones with a splendid harmonic movement on the guitar!
5) Never Felt This Way is dedicated to my daughter Monique and her husband Antoine. This was their wedding song. The composer, superstar R&B artist, Brian McKnight, is an incredible composer as well as performer! James Weidman really burns up the keyboard on this take.
6) Luiza, composed by Tom Jobim, is a marvelous tune with a haunting serpentine melody. Bob suggested this one for our project and I strongly agreed afterseeing the music and hearing it on record.
7) That’s All is one from the old jazz standards repertoire. I played this song quite often while residing on the Cote d’Azur in Cannes, France.
8) A Prayer For Us – “Life’s true meaning lies within the visions that we hold inside…Love’s the answer to the hatred and the wars we left behind….Dreaming of a bright tomorrow…Leaving all the pain and sorrow…Giving unconditionally, we are one family….Must end all conflict and try harmony….Blissfully we’ll walk hand in hand… Spreading joy throughout the land…Stars above, guiding light to a dream…So supreme… Oh Lord, won’t you just listen to my plea….A Prayer For Us” This is an original composition for which I also wrote the lyrics.
9) A Quiet Place is a song I first heard on the debut recording of Take 6. They are incredible and I love their complete musicianship and expressive sophistication within their lush harmonic framework. The inner peace of God creates a sanctuary of tranquility!!!
10) To Mend A Broken Heart is an original composition I wrote for this date. I hope this piece inspires all relationships in peril to reconcile and make up.
11) So Many Stars, composed by Sergio Mendez, is one of my very favorite compositions and it has many versions/variations. One of my favorites is by “Sassy” Sarah Vaughan.
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T.K. Blue: alto sax and alto flute, arranger, leader,
Stefon Harris: vibraphone, marimba;
James Weidman: piano;
Gavin Fallow: bass;
Lenny Robinso: drums;
Ron Jackson: guitar;
The Tide Of Love is actually the idea of my close friend, “big brother”, and partner Bob Karcy, CEO of Arkadia Records. Bob has always been a big fan of my ballad playing and suggested that we do something in this idiom. Through his support and guidance, we were able to bring to fruition my first recording of ballads with songs of peace, love, and hope.
I want to extend tremendous gratitude with appreciation to the following individuals: Nothing positive can be accomplished without the grace, love, and support of the Creator; the entire Rhynie clan; Kim Bressant-Kibwe and the entire Bressant clan; TreSean Kahlil Cooks; Monique, Antoine, KayKay, and Livy; all my Trinidadian and Jamaican cousins; Aziz Mitchell-Bey; the entire Vandoren/Dansr family; Willard and Suzan Jenkins; Mike Cherigo; Judith Humenick; Cecil Bridgewater; George “Doc” Manning; R. Andrew Lepley; Carol Boutry; Bob and Yosefa Karcy along with the Arkadia family; and all the amazing artists who contributed their talent>> Ron, James, Lenny, Gavin, and Stefon.
T.K. Blue’s comments on the album:
1) When Sunny Gets Blue is a beautiful song that I’ve played for years. Bob suggested this tune for a BET on Jazz television concert and we decided to include it on this album.
2) The Peacocks, composed by Jimmy Rowles, is such a beautiful composition, with an amazing angular melodic line coupled with a lovely harmonic sequence. I first heard this song on the soundtrack of the movie Round Midnight starring Dexter Gordon. I knew right away this was a composition I wanted to record!
3) The Tide Of Love is an original, composed for this session. Love takes us on many winding roads and paths with a multitude of the ups and the downs. Nothing will be perfect, therefore as long as the positive vibe remains positive and fruitful, love will conquer all!!!
4) Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar is a Tom Jobim classic, also suggested by Bob. Less is more, and there is remarkable beauty in simplicity. Ron really lays down some warm tones with a splendid harmonic movement on the guitar!
5) Never Felt This Way is dedicated to my daughter Monique and her husband Antoine. This was their wedding song. The composer, superstar R&B artist, Brian McKnight, is an incredible composer as well as performer! James Weidman really burns up the keyboard on this take.
6) Luiza, composed by Tom Jobim, is a marvelous tune with a haunting serpentine melody. Bob suggested this one for our project and I strongly agreed afterseeing the music and hearing it on record.
7) That’s All is one from the old jazz standards repertoire. I played this song quite often while residing on the Cote d’Azur in Cannes, France.
8) A Prayer For Us – “Life’s true meaning lies within the visions that we hold inside…Love’s the answer to the hatred and the wars we left behind….Dreaming of a bright tomorrow…Leaving all the pain and sorrow…Giving unconditionally, we are one family….Must end all conflict and try harmony….Blissfully we’ll walk hand in hand… Spreading joy throughout the land…Stars above, guiding light to a dream…So supreme… Oh Lord, won’t you just listen to my plea….A Prayer For Us” This is an original composition for which I also wrote the lyrics.
9) A Quiet Place is a song I first heard on the debut recording of Take 6. They are incredible and I love their complete musicianship and expressive sophistication within their lush harmonic framework. The inner peace of God creates a sanctuary of tranquility!!!
10) To Mend A Broken Heart is an original composition I wrote for this date. I hope this piece inspires all relationships in peril to reconcile and make up.
11) So Many Stars, composed by Sergio Mendez, is one of my very favorite compositions and it has many versions/variations. One of my favorites is by “Sassy” Sarah Vaughan.
credits
released August 9, 2023
T.K. Blue: alto sax and alto flute, arranger, leader,
Stefon Harris: vibraphone, marimba;
James Weidman: piano;
Gavin Fallow: bass;
Lenny Robinso: drums;
Ron Jackson: guitar;
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