Something fresh and new from Noel McKoy..featuring on this deep-house track with Subscope

Something fresh and new from Noel McKoy..

..featuring on this deep-house track with Subscope

                              McKoy's new album 'Cut From the Same Cloth' available on iTunes now 
 

‘an old school flavour with a new school approach’. 

The album features the talents of

General Levy, Vanessa Simon, Terri Walker, Marlon Cotton and Braydz.

McKoy ‘Cut From The Same Cloth’ Album out 3rd Nov 2013 soulful grooves, melodies and jazz

Noel McKoy is the genuine godfather of British soul - a singer-songwriter with a voice like honey backed up by his talented family. When the McKoy family – south London born siblings Cornell, Junette, lead singer Noel, and Robin - burst on to the British soul scene in 1989, they created a legacy for serious soul fans throughout the next decade and beyond. McKoy’s critically acclaimed debut album, “Family”, delivered a number of street-soul classics and their hit singles I'm Lucky and Family remain a hit with analogue, digital and underground music connoisseurs of all ages.

With a two-decade-plus career that has already encompassed reggae (The Albions), rock (Impact) and acid jazz (The James Taylor Quartet) plus a prestigious BBC 2 Jazz Award, Noel McKoy is releasing his first album in 20 years with his band ‘McKoy’ which includes his three siblings: Cornell, Robin and Junette.

Cut From The Same Cloth is the eagerly awaited album from McKoy. It is combination of grooves, melodies and jazz from McKoy’s parent’s collection, along with hints of 70's, 80's and 90's influence. The band likes to call it ‘spiritual social soul’ which they coined in the creation of their last release. Though it’s been 20 years since then, the band made a conscious decision to make an album with ‘an old school flavour with a new school approach’.  The album features the talents of General Levy, Vanessa Simon, Terri Walker, Marlon Cotton and Braydz.

preview on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/AJvBerEjBaI

Noel McKoy recorded three albums with the James Taylor Quartet and toured 10 times around the world. He has worked with some of the most talented artists in the industry including Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Martha High, Atlantic Star, Terry Callier, Cliff Richard, Lenny Henry, Jessie J, Paloma Faith and none other than Stevie Wonder. Noel says: “I met Stevie after one of his gigs at the 02 a couple of years ago. He then invited me to have a jam with him and this was one of the highlights of my career. We jammed for quite a bit and laughed all night together.”

Career highlights:

·         Met & jammed with Stevie Wonder @ his O2 performance

·         Previous project won Jazz Album in the BBC 2 Jazz Awards

·         Performed with Guy Barker’s jazz band @ the Olympics with Junior Giscombe& Natalie Williams

·         UK/European tour this September

·         Performing with Sunburst at the Jazz Cafe in November

Marty's review: "Cut From the Same Cloth" combines elements of 70's soul and funk with rhythm and blues, jazz, reggae, hip hop and rap that come together in this album that just shines with soulful grooves. Of the 13 tracks on the album, 10 are orginals co-written by Noel McKoy. There also covers of the Isley Brothers' "Highways" and a funky, electric soul version of Stevie Wonder's "Living For the City". Noel McKoy's lead vocals are reminiscent of Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway, whilst his siblings provide backing vocals of soaring harmonies mixed with hip hop and rap. The musicianship is superb with jazz guitar, both acoustic and electric, tight rhythm section, piano, clarinet and even some strings to create a wide sound. It will have you swaying, dancing and possibly making love with your favourite person (!). My favourite tracks are "Highways", "Natural Collie" and "I've Changed".

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Album launch party 4^th October @ The Bedford in Balham

UK Soul Legend Noel McKoy..new single release exclusive

Mckoy ‘Makin Love’ (out 24th Nov 2013)

With a two-decade-plus career that has already encompassed reggae (The Albions), rock (Impact) and acid jazz (The James Taylor Quartet) plus a prestigious BBC 2 Jazz Award, one of UK soul’s legendary figures, Noel McKoy, is releasing his first album in 20 years with his band ‘McKoy’ which includes his three siblings: Cornell, Robin and Junette.

McKoy are a family affair, lead by Noel Mckoy. Though it’s been 20 years since their last release, the band made a conscious decision to make an album with ‘an old school flavour with a new school approach’.  The album features the talents of General Levy, Vanessa Simon, Terri Walker, Marlon Cotton and Braydz. ‘Makin Love’ is the first single to be released from the album and is due out on 24th November.

Noel McKoy is perhaps best known for his work as lead vocalist with Acid Jazz Legends James Taylor Quartet recording three albums and touring 10 times around the world with the band. Since then he has worked with some of the most talented artists in the industry including Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Martha High, Atlantic Star, Terry Callier, Cliff Richard, Lenny Henry, Jessie J, Paloma Faith and none other than Stevie Wonder.

check out Mckoy – Makin Love exclusive video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJvBerEjBaI&feature=youtu.be

• Makin' Love is the first release from the ‘Cut From The Same Cloth’ album (out 3rd Nov)
• Met & jammed with Stevie Wonder @ his O2 performance
• Noel performed with the Guy Barker jazz band for the Olympics celebration with Junior Giscombe and Natalie Williams in July 2013
• Noel will be guesting with Joey Negroys band Sunburst at the Jazz Cafe in November
• UK/European tour this September   
• Previous project won Jazz Album in the BBC 2 Jazz Awards (Best Album)

2001 was the year Noel picked up best Jazz album for his vocal and writing work on Jean Toussaint’s “A street below the Underground” Album for the BBC Radio 2 Jazz awards.

Over the past 20 years Noel is known in the teaching arena for the work he does with young people which involves vocal exercises, empowering and mentoring.  

Along with a whole host of successful projects in recent years, one of which leading Noel to Jam with Stevie Wonder Noel has reformed Mckoy with his siblings and they are back in a big way with album ‘Cut From The Same Cloth’ and the lead single ‘Makin Love’ released on Mckadelic Records

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Album launch party 4^th October @ The Bedford in Balham