04 Feb
The Ozell Tapes: The Official Bootleg (2 CD set) by Marcus Miller
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THE OZELL TAPES is a 2 CD set containing performances by Marcus Miller on tour, live. An exciting collection, it is sure to attract a wide listening audience with its blending of different styles into a contemporary jazz format. There are 8 songs on Disc 1. There are 8 songs on Disc 2. Among the many songs are "Power," "Cousin John," a standout rendition of Gershwin's "I Love You Porgy," "Panther," "Nikki's Groove," "So What," "When Your Life Was Low," "Killing Me Softly," and "Miles/Marcus Medley." The "Miles/Marcus Medley" is an exciting performance running 19:07 minutes. If you like Marcus Miller, you will want this collection for it showcases his abilities as a master of different instruments. Every musician and vocalist Lalah Hathaway is topnotch in THE OZELL TAPES.
Additional Info
- Artist / Group Name: Marcus Miller
- CD Title: The Ozell Tapes: The Official Bootleg (2 CD set)
- Genre: Contemporary Jazz / Modern
- Year Released: 2003
- Record Label: Telarc
- Musicians: Marcus Miller, bass, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, keyboards, leader. Poogie Bell, drums. Dean Brown, guitars. Roger Byran, tenor and soprano saxophones, flute. Lalah Hathaway, special guest vocalist. Bruce Flowers, keyboards. Michael "Patches" Stewart, trumpet. Leroy "Scooter" Taylor, Keyboards.
- Label Website: http://www.telarc.com
- Rating: Five Stars
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