BWB by BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown)
A “Triple Dare” worth taking: superstar trio BWB returns with their third album, an entirely original collection handcrafted by Norman Brown (guitar-vocals), Kirk Whalum (saxophone-flute-vocals) and Rick Braun (trumpet-flugelhorn-valve trombone-vocals) combining only the gritty and greasiest elements of Kansas City jazz, Memphis soul and Philly funk. The self-titled, ten-track set struts and seduces with swagger and sophistication along with a mischievous dash of “sweet, tart and tasty” guaranteed to make you “Turn Up” and “Bust A Move.”
Tracklist
| 1. | Triple Dare | 3:58 |
| 2. | Bust a Move | 5:10 |
| 3. | BWB | 5:03 |
| 4. | Bolly Bop | 4:13 |
| 5. | I Want You Girl | 4:39 |
| 6. | Lemonade | 4:06 |
| 7. | Memphis Steppin' | 4:27 |
| 8. | Hey Baby | 4:19 |
| 9. | North Star | 4:37 |
| 10. | Turn Up | 2:47 |
Credits
Producer: Rick Braun
Norman Brown: guitar, vocals
Kirk Whalum: tenor & soprano saxes, flute, vocals
Rick Braun: trumpet, flugelhorn, valve trombone, vocals
Hamilton Hardin: keyboard [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8]
Herman Jackson: keyboard [6, 9]
Ralph Lofton: Hammond B3 [5, 6, 7, 8, 10]
Demille Cole-Heard: vocals [8]
Nathaniel Kearney, Jr.: bass [1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Third Richardson: drums [1, 4, 5, 8, 9]
Gorden Campbell: drums [2, 3, 6, 7]
Braylon Lacy: bass [6]
Lenny Castro: percussion
All songs written by Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown • Wylie Kylie Songs (ASCAP), Whalumusic (ASCAP), Normantic Music/Songs of Universal (BMI)
except:
"Bolly Bop" and "Lemonade"
Written by Kirk Whalum • Whalumusic (ASCAP)
"Memphis Steppin’"
Written by Rick Braun • Wylie Kylie Songs (ASCAP)
"North Star"
Written by Norman Brown • Normantic Music/Songs of Universal (BMI)
Whalumusic is administered worldwide by Harper Woods Music Publishing (ASCAP)
℗© 2016 Mack Avenue Records II, LLC. Marketed and distributed worldwide by Artistry Music. All rights reserved.
License
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In a career spanning five decades, saxophonist Kirk Whalum has developed a sound that leaves an indelible imprint on the listener. Whalum is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgments for his musical excellence. A 12-time GRAMMY® Award nominee, Whalum won his first in 2011 for Best Gospel Song with Jerry Peters; he has also been honored with a Star on the Nashville Walk of Fame.