Jessy J
2011 was another wonderful year for music.
Michael Franks released his first album in five years. Dave McMurray was back on the scene with his first CD in four years featuring the legendary Bob James.
Some of my favourite sax players delivered the goods too. Steve Cole’s ‘Moonight’ album with orchestra was outstanding and Euge Groove did it again with his album ‘S7ven Large’.
New band Electric Empire from Australia made a mark last year too as did DW3 and the excellent Michael Dunston. I loved the funky vibe of Japanese DJ Shuya Okino‘s ‘Just Do It’ and Nicole Henry‘s outstanding version of Bob Marley’s ‘Waiting In Vain’.
But #1 on my FUSION FLAVOURS BEST OF 2011 Top 20 was ‘Magic’ by Michael Paulo, the one-time saxophonist for Al Jarreau. His album was mixed by top producer Paul Brown and featured the brilliant players Paul Jackson Jr and Harvey Mason. And the 40-piece orchestra was conducted by none other than David Benoit.
All the best for 2012,
Steve
Michael Paulo
Here’s the full Top 20:
20. Dave McMurray featuring Bob James – Radio Days
19. George Benson – I Wanna Hold Your Hand
18. Nicole Henry – Waiting In Vain
17.Candy Dulfer – Too Close
16.The Rippingtons – Provence
Nicole Henry
15.Daryl Hall – Eyes For You
14.Shuya Okino – Just Do It
13. Michael Franks – Now That The Summer Is Here
12.The E Family – I Like It
11.Jessy J – Remember The Night
10.Steve Cole – Undun
09.Electric Empire – Baby Your Lovin
08.Boney James – Spin
07.Matt Marshak – Teddy P
06.Mario Biondi – All You Have To Do
05.Cindy Bradley – Lifted
04.DW3 & Gerald Albright – I Got You
03. Euge Groove – Welcome To The Journey
02. Michael Dunston – Soul Revolution
01. Michael Paulo – Magic