70's pop instrumental cover project - classic 70s music recorded by smooth jazz saxophonist Shannon Kennedy

12 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Smooth Jazz, POP: 70's Pop

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"Never My Love", nineteen-year-old saxophone up and comer Shannon Kennedy's third album, is a fresh, youthful take on some 70s pop classics mixed in with some of Kennedy's originals.

In the words of national jazz author Jonathan Widran, "[Peter] Whiteâs always-recognizable acoustic guitar spruces up the sweet, soprano driven reading of the title track, but Shannonâs virtuosity as both producer and musician is the driving force. The best of the originals, âAll It Takesâ is slamming retro funk fun, and nicely balances the softer touches of âFire And Rainâ (given a bluesy treatment here with the help of Drew Simpsonâs guitar), the soothing title track and two beautiful Bread ballads âIfâ and âMake It With You.â She also cleverly brings out the whimsy via the flute on Hall & Oatesâ âI Canât Go For That (No Can Do).

"[On "Never My Love"] her diversity is great and she allows herself to switch off [instruments] based on the tone she feels might best convey the emotion of the song. Complementing the balladsâwhich also include passionate readings of âSuperstarâ and âWhat You Wonât Do For Loveââare the uptempo blasts through the party tune âLow Riderâ (with Shannon and Vail creating a scorching dual sax line) and, most irresistible for those of us old enough to actually remember the 70s, the Bee Geeâs disco classic âNight Fever.â The absolutely best cut the blistering rock jam of Steely Danâs rarely covered âMy Old School,â finishes this album off with a bang. Driven by Shannonâs most colorful playing and the blistering guitar of Stephan Lexner. Itâs an absolute smash and will get everyoneâs day off to a pumpinâ start. "

"Never My Love" features an array of instrumentalists alongside saxophonist Shannon Kennedy including; Greg Vail on saxophone and flute, Peter White on acoustic guitar, Dan Reckard on keyboards, Drew Simpson on guitar, Bob Fazio on bass, Tyler Hindsley on bass, and Stephan Lexner on guitar.