Funk, Soul, Jazz El Rey (Leroy Rey)
The Universe Of The Elements

-"THE UNIVERSE OF THE ELEMENTS"-

A journey thru the legacy of the late, great Maurice White, founding member as well as frontman for seminal group Earth, Wind & Fire.

Here we take a short trip thru some gems that, in one way or another, are connected to the elements, like "Black Enuff" by The Pharaohs (containing most of the Phenix Horns), "Get Into Your Life" by Beloyd (writer of a lot of EWF songs, also touring member on 1981's "Raise! tour) & "Never Give Up On You" by Rahmlee (from his 1981 solo album).

Omissions had to be made, this is only an hour of music, but complimentary of our North Sea Jazz 2016 set (alongside Rob Manga) and in honor of Mr. Maurice White, this is as good as it gets for now. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

1. Maurice White intro
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - "Sweet Sweetback's Theme"
3. The Pharaohs - "Black Enuff"
4. Beloyd - "Get Into Your Life"
5. Paulinho Da Costa - "De Ja Vu" (vocals by Philip Bailey)
6. Free Life - "The Spirit Of Love" (produced by Philip Bailey & Tommy Vicari)
7. Larry Dunn excerpt
8. Caldera - "Seraphim" (produced by Larry Dunn & Eddie DelBarrio)
9. Deniece Williams - "How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away"
10. Splendor - "Special Lady" (produced by Philip Bailey & Tommy Vicari)
11. Sky - "Boogie" (The Phenix Horns)
12. Ramsey Lewis - "Tequila Mockingbird" (produced by Larry Dunn)
13. Kinsman Dazz - "Love Design" (produced by Philip Bailey & Tommy Vicari)
14. The Pockets - "Come Go With Me" (produced by Verdine White)
15. Afterbach - "Have You Seen Her" (produced by Verdine White & Beloyd)
16. Larry Dunn excerpt
17. Ronnie Laws - "Friends & Strangers" (all keys by Larry Dunn)
18. The Emotions - "There'll Never Be Another Moment" (prod. by Reese)
19. Ralph Johnson excerpt
20. Bobby Glenn - "Sounds Like A Love Song" (prod. by Ralph Johnson)
21. Rahmlee - "Never Give Up On You" (pt.2)
22. Maurice White conclusion