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Initially known as Brother International, the band began as an instrumental acid-jazz group in 1985, changing their name to Brand New Heavies after gaining their first record contract. The band were quick to gain a cult following, finding many fans in the burgeoning London club scene. Initially formed of Jan Kincaid (drums/keyboards), Simon Bartholomew (guitars) and Andrew Levy (bass/keyboards), the band soon added a brass section as well as vocalist Jay Ella Ruth.
The band signed with indie label, Acid Jazz, for their self-titled debut album, which garnered widespread critical acclaim upon its release. The band also gained a US distribution deal with Delicious Vinyl, with whom they re-recorded their debut for a US release. Jay Ella Ruth also left the group at this time, with N’dea Davenport brought in instead. Brand New Heavies found hits in the UK with “Dream Come True” and “Stay This Way,” but it was with “Never Stop” that the Heavies broke the US market, becoming the first group to break into the American R&B Chart since Soul II Soul’s success.
After collaborating with Q-Tip and MC Sech, the Brand New Heavies were inspired to incorporate more hip hop influences into their music, evident in their next album, “Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1.” The album brought in Main Source, Gang Starr, Grand Puba and The Pharcyde to feature on the 1992 recording, which peaked at 38 in the UK and 139 in the US.
Success continued for the Heavies with 1994’s “Brother Sister,” which went Platinum in the UK. Davenport left the group to pursue a solo career, with singer Siedah Garrett taking over vocal responsibilities, with her first feature with the band being on 1997’s “Shelter.”
After two successful greatest hits albums, released on both sides of the atlantic, Davenport decided to reunite with the group, joining them early in 2006. “Get Used To It” arrived a year later, after which they embarked on an extensive tour across the UK and Europe. The band returned to their instrumental roots with 2011’s “Dunk Your Trunk,” before once again uniting with N’Dea Davenport, as well as new vocalist Dawn Joseph, for 2013’s “Forward.” Joseph became the group’s sole vocalist on their 2014 release, “Sweet Freaks,” their first for Earmusic.
I have to say that the Brand New Heavies do not produce my favorite style of music but I gave it a chance when a friend gave me some tickets. The venue that the gig was held in was awesome and I really enjoyed some of the new music I never heard before. I can only say one word from my experience and that it was awesome.
Some of the highlights for me were Jan Kincaid's lead vocals on their track Heaven and Dawn Joseph on their song Sometimes. What I came to learn as well is that this band are performers and they give a great performance for the money paid to buy the ticket. I went home after the gig and went and gave a listen to more of their songs and everything I really enjoyed a lot.
Go check them out because it will be one of the best experiences of your life. I would say if you have never heard of the band give them a listen before buying a ticket because their style of music is not for everyone. If you do end up liking their music go see a show when they come to a town near you because you will not be disappointed one bit.
Curtis Stigers’ music is like taking the most stylized parts of the sound defined by the yuppie generation, throwing it into a blender and putting it on puree. His sound features screeching sax solos the upbeat drive typical of Huey Lewis and at times silky smooth jazz departures in the vein of Kenny G.
Curtis Stigers is a multitalented musician. He not only writes his music, he performs it as well. He is an accomplished saxophonist, guitarist and vocalist. He has even mastered several types of vocal styles, such as jazz and pop which are frequently heard throughout his catalogue. Stigers was initially trained as a jazz musician so it is no surprise that this style seeps into his current sound. Though his roots are in jazz music his goal was to become a rockstar. His drive towards this more extreme form of music is captured in the aggressive overtones in his sound and displayed on his more raw straightforward song structures evidenced in tracks like “Sleeping With the Lights On”. Despite Stigers’ dabbling in pop music he never strayed too far from jazz. During the beginning of his career he moonlighted in a jazz band when he wasn’t putting on rock shows. In 2001 he eventually made a return to jazz and performed standards and variations of pop songs in a caret-esque style.
Though Stigers is known first and foremost for his 90s work (during this time period he had five hit records) there has been somewhat of a resurgent in his career. New generations discover his music year after year and in great part due to its placement in film. His classic soul rock sound can be heard on “The Bodygaurd”, “Dawson Creek” and “Sons of Anarchy” for which his song “This Life” has become the shows theme. Stigers’ shift in sound is captured in his live performances and offer the audience a great opportunity to experience the diversity of his career. He plays everything from his 1990s self-titled album to his latest Jazz recordings and blends them in his setlist as smoothly as steamed milk mixes in with chai tea.
wjmcc
Fabulous concert. Ruby remains one of Britain's best female singers. She always gives her all and last night in Bath she did not disappoint. There was not a dry eye in the house following her dramatic rendition of Etta James' classic "I'd Rather Go Blind". Can't wait to see her again!
debborley
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