The singer, songwriter, and newly
returned artist of R 'n' B and soul known as Taylor James has
released his latest LP record album, “Olde School.” The LP is
comprised of eight original James tracks for an approximate total
listening time of 40 minutes. Like the rest of his contemporary
rhythm and blues, “Olde School” has been published on the Hearts
of Gold Music independent record label. Carved out of the
synth-powered, popular rhythm 'n' blues style of the late '70s and
early '80s, “Olde School” by Taylor James is easily one of the
best R 'n' B albums to be released in decades.
Asked to describe the themes and motifs
of his LP, Taylor James writes three simple words in reply: “Love,
peace and happiness.” Common subjects of his music on the record
span from tender romance to the action of a weekend nightclub in a
modern city, and his music styles are likewise varied to feature a
gamut of tones, moods and emotions.
“Olde School” by Taylor James is an
album to be played in virtually any listening circumstance. Featuring
crystal-clear vocals and harmonies which are easily superior to the
broad majority of what is commonly played on popular public radio
stations today, James' record stands as a reminder of the very high
standards musicians, listeners, and the music industry in general
used to have. It takes ten seconds of listening to hear that Taylor
James has assembled a clutch of songs on par with the very best
records in one's collection.
Taylor James (born James Albert Taylor)
cites as main artistic influences James Brown and Quincy Jones. Born
in 1953 in Vicksburg, MS, he is a graduate of Jackson State
University with a degree in music and a minor in recording
engineering. He has been writing, recording and producing music since
the age of 17. James served as drummer and lead vocalist for Wynd
Chymes, whose two LP albums are still in circulation online. His own
first album, “No Way Out” appeared on the Great Southern
Productions (GSP) music label in 1984. He wrote and produced music
under GSP from 1976-1990, after which time he built his own studio
and recorded such popular artists as Willie Clayton, Bobby Rush, the
William Brothers and the Canton Spirituals.
“Olde School” is a flagship portion
of several tracks to be released from Taylor in late 2014, including
such other titles as “Good News,” “A Taylormade Christmas,”
and “Say It's Me / Living for You.” Each title has been produced
and published by the Hearts of Gold music label.
“Olde School” by Taylor James is
available online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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