One of the greatest soul discoveries of recent years. Joe Barr shaped his art in the smoky clubs of Chicago. This essay in the form of a tribute to the big names in the genre is definitely a masterstroke!
The 1st single from Joe Barr's "Soul For The Heart" album is a cover of a track performed by Tyrone Davis. The simply sublime vocal performance literally transcends the track for absolute perfection.
’une des plus belles découvertes soul de ces dernières années. Joe Barr a façonné son art dans les clubs enfumés de Chicago. Ce coup d’essai en forme d’hommage aux grands noms du genre est assurément un coup de maître !
Le 1er single extrait de l’album « Soul For The Heart” de Joe Barr est une reprise d’un titre interprété par Tyrone Davis. La performance vocale tout simplement sublime transcende littéralement le morceau pour tutoyer la perfection absolue
released digitally 2021, on vinyl in 2022
Joe Barr: Vocals, Piano
Breezy Rodio: Guitar, Backing Vocals
Lewis Powell: Drums
Johnny Reed: Bass
Chris Foreman: Organ
Ian Letts: Tenor Sax, Alto Sax
Ian McGarrie: Baritone Sax, Soprano Sax
Constantine Alexander: trumpet
Dan Tabion: Backing Vocals
Recorded at Joy Ride Studios, Rax Trax Studios, 3011 Studios, and Windchill Studios in Chicago IL.
Mixed, mastered, and produced by Breezy Rodio and Pete Galanis.
Photography by Chollette.
Cover art by David Forte.