Jonathan Butler - Close to You (2018) [Hi-Res]
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BAND/ARTIST: Jonathan Butler
- Title: Close to You
- Year Of Release: 2018
- Label: Artistry Music
- Genre: Smooth Jazz
- Quality: 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC
- Total Time: 44:11
- Total Size: 525 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Close To You', from renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter JONATHAN BUTLER celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach! These well-loved songs find invigorated, unique interpretations that resonate as strongly as the originals. Polished to an easy, smooth shine Jonathan presents this collection to his International audience which has easily crossed musical genres.
“This record was inspired by my fiancé Nadira Kimberly. At home one night, we played and sang together as we listened to “Close To You” by the amazing Burt Bacharach. This really opened the door for me to do this amazing man’s music. In 1975 I was 13 years old when my first single was released, “Please Stay” by none other than Burt Bacharach. It's like I've come full circle.” (Jonathan Butler)
"Closing out the album, Butler offers a pared-down reading of “A House Is Not a Home,” highlighted by his distinctive vocal rubato and defined guitar rhythm methodology and complemented by the undertones of Dan Lutz’s upright bass. This no-frills approach is an efficacious showcase for Butler’s strengths, and perhaps might have worked more ideally in several of the less convincing moments of Close to You. All in all, despite a few production and structural weaknesses, Butler comes through with a satisfying collection of interpretations most worthy of his exploration." (Justin Kantor, soultracks.com)
Jonathan Butler, vocals, guitar, percussion, bass, drum programming
Ramon Islas, percussion
Donald Hayes, saxophones
Cameron Johnson, trumpet
Nadira Kimberly, violin
Dan Lutz, bass
Jodie Butler, background vocals
Antonio Sol, background vocals
Francis Benetez, background vocals
Terry Wood, background vocals
Sandie Hall Brooks, background vocals
Francis Livings, background vocals
Amy Keys, background vocals
Guy Maeda, background vocals
Anick Byram, background vocals
Clydene Jackson, background vocals
Leyla Hoyle, background vocals
James Zavaleta, background vocals
Paulina Aguirre, background vocals
Aleyna Van Antwerp, background vocals
Jenny Karr, background vocals
Sharlotte Gibson, background vocals
Adrian Brizz, background vocals
Bianca McClure, background vocals
Vangie Gunn, background vocals
Brigette Bryant, background vocals
Andrea Grossi, background vocals
Dorian Holley, background vocals
Fred White, background vocals
Carlis Murguia, background vocals
Will Wheaton, background vocals
Charlean Carmon, background vocals
Aleta Braxton, background vocals
Tracklist:
01. Jonathan Butler - Do You Know the Way to San Jose (3:32)
02. Jonathan Butler - I'll Never Fall in Love Again (3:34)
03. Jonathan Butler - This Guy's in Love with You (3:30)
04. Jonathan Butler - Alfie (4:31)
05. Jonathan Butler - I Say a Little Prayer (3:29)
06. Jonathan Butler - Walk on By (3:46)
07. Jonathan Butler - (They Long to Be) Close to You (4:28)
08. Jonathan Butler - The Look of Love (3:46)
09. Jonathan Butler - Cape Town (3:46)
10. Jonathan Butler - What the World Needs Now is Love (4:55)
11. Jonathan Butler - A House is Not a Home (4:54)
“This record was inspired by my fiancé Nadira Kimberly. At home one night, we played and sang together as we listened to “Close To You” by the amazing Burt Bacharach. This really opened the door for me to do this amazing man’s music. In 1975 I was 13 years old when my first single was released, “Please Stay” by none other than Burt Bacharach. It's like I've come full circle.” (Jonathan Butler)
"Closing out the album, Butler offers a pared-down reading of “A House Is Not a Home,” highlighted by his distinctive vocal rubato and defined guitar rhythm methodology and complemented by the undertones of Dan Lutz’s upright bass. This no-frills approach is an efficacious showcase for Butler’s strengths, and perhaps might have worked more ideally in several of the less convincing moments of Close to You. All in all, despite a few production and structural weaknesses, Butler comes through with a satisfying collection of interpretations most worthy of his exploration." (Justin Kantor, soultracks.com)
Jonathan Butler, vocals, guitar, percussion, bass, drum programming
Ramon Islas, percussion
Donald Hayes, saxophones
Cameron Johnson, trumpet
Nadira Kimberly, violin
Dan Lutz, bass
Jodie Butler, background vocals
Antonio Sol, background vocals
Francis Benetez, background vocals
Terry Wood, background vocals
Sandie Hall Brooks, background vocals
Francis Livings, background vocals
Amy Keys, background vocals
Guy Maeda, background vocals
Anick Byram, background vocals
Clydene Jackson, background vocals
Leyla Hoyle, background vocals
James Zavaleta, background vocals
Paulina Aguirre, background vocals
Aleyna Van Antwerp, background vocals
Jenny Karr, background vocals
Sharlotte Gibson, background vocals
Adrian Brizz, background vocals
Bianca McClure, background vocals
Vangie Gunn, background vocals
Brigette Bryant, background vocals
Andrea Grossi, background vocals
Dorian Holley, background vocals
Fred White, background vocals
Carlis Murguia, background vocals
Will Wheaton, background vocals
Charlean Carmon, background vocals
Aleta Braxton, background vocals
Tracklist:
01. Jonathan Butler - Do You Know the Way to San Jose (3:32)
02. Jonathan Butler - I'll Never Fall in Love Again (3:34)
03. Jonathan Butler - This Guy's in Love with You (3:30)
04. Jonathan Butler - Alfie (4:31)
05. Jonathan Butler - I Say a Little Prayer (3:29)
06. Jonathan Butler - Walk on By (3:46)
07. Jonathan Butler - (They Long to Be) Close to You (4:28)
08. Jonathan Butler - The Look of Love (3:46)
09. Jonathan Butler - Cape Town (3:46)
10. Jonathan Butler - What the World Needs Now is Love (4:55)
11. Jonathan Butler - A House is Not a Home (4:54)
Year 2018 | Smooth Jazz | HD & Vinyl
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