On a forthcoming record, the dynamic Nashville singer swathes his limestone-and-gravel vocals in horns and strings, expanding on a Southern soul sound.
The contemporary R&B singer collaborates with her father — blues and soul legend Syl Johnson — to craft a consciously retro-sounding album which feels both vital and knowing.
The brilliant, mostly self-taught pianist and composer created new pathways for musicians, both aesthetically and with his benchmark Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.