Atlanta godfather of funk and soul,
Leroy Redding, has released his latest collection of original tunes,
titled, “Jolly Hopping.” The LP record is comprised of 12 tracks
for an approximate total of 45 minutes' worth of old-school,
foot-stomping rhythm and groove. Redding's “Jolly Hopping,” true
to its name, is exuberant, joyous, full of joie de vivre and good
vibes. It is a modern work of funk that is both an instant and
timeless classic that no fan of soul, blues, or traditional R 'n' B
should miss.
Leroy Redding is a fireball of a performer.
His record bursts from the gate with a torrent of soulful sound that
hearkens to the funk of the early seventies in terms of tone, beat,
and overall flavor. His music is of the same feel-good, hand-clapping
tradition that gave the world artists such as Al
Green, Otis Redding, BB King, Tyrone Davis, and Johnny Taylor, whom
Redding names as his main musical influences, with the addition of
Ceelo Green. His music also shares many attributes of Detroit blues
favorite, John Lee Hooker. His drum tones are raw and natural, his
guitar bright and lively, and every song has a youthful genius
running through it that sounds both improvised and lovingly
orchestrated at the same time.
Any first-time
listener can hear that Leroy Redding is no slouch, but his status as
a veteran musician comes from an experience that only the most
traveled and worldly artists can rival. He has performed at the Sweet
Auburn Festival, the Great Atlanta Music and Blues Festival, the
Griffin Music Fest, and other monumental venues. In addition to his
adept handling as a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and harmonica
player, Redding is also the proud father of a a working actor in modern film.
“Jolly Hopping” by Leroy Redding is
available online worldwide beginning 5 April 2013.
-S. McCauley
Staff Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
The LP “Jolly Hopping” is
distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com)
and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download
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