#ArtistSpotlight 2/7/2024 THREAD: Iconic @RealMarlenaShaw (who we just lost) who has collab w/ @countbasieorch & #HowardMcGhee among others & has a 50 yr catalog of gems. Here is her riveting live perf of “You're Gonna Hear From Me” @ ’77 @MDAorg telethon youtu.be/AYg1MJr0a4Q?si=IRbM…
Feb 7, 2024 · 12:57 PM UTC
The rhapsodic “I’ll Remember You” from @RealMarlenaShaw's ‘Love Light in Flight’ LP is next. Ms Shaw is accompanied by standout musicians on this cut including #ZaneMark on keys, guitarist #PhilHamilton & @CHICorg #NormaJeanWright on BG vocals youtu.be/Qg6jpr-jP_M?si=fPdZ… via @YouTube
@MarlenaShaw is joined by Jazz legends @raineybass, @MrDavidTWalker, @HarveyMasonSr & #LarryNash on the next spotlight track,a spellbinding live performance of "Lovin' You Was Like A Party". A spellbinding performance by Ms Shaw & the band IMO youtu.be/byhoy0FV_nM?si=nAOo… via @YouTube
The soothing @onajeallangumbs produced ballad “Love Is In Flight” from the critically acclaimed album of the same name is the next featured song. This track is quintessential @RealMarlenaShaw w/ its melodic vibe, sax solos & boffo vocals youtu.be/2x8azQFKPmA?si=s8vf… via @YouTube
Ms Shaw’s thread ends w/ a live performance of the gem “Look at Me, Look at You Live” originally released on the ‘Sweet Beginnings’ LP. The video starts w/ Ms Shaw's thoughts on music making,then saunters into her mesmerizing performance of this great song youtu.be/0DjdoRZnoqk?si=pr8w…
