MAVIS

Add Date: February 16

Artist: Various Artists

Album: MAVIS

Label: !K7

Genre: R&B

Comments: From the promoter:

"Ashley Beedle's MAVIS project was originally sparked three years ago when he and production partner Darren Morris had an evening listening to Mavis Staples and the Staples Singers. The pair were so blown away, this led them to create an instrumental which became the inspiration for the MAVIS album.

"MAVIS is a project that prides itself in being steeped in rich musical history, which will not only reach out to and seduce a more mature music-loving audience, but will also tantalize the eclectic taste buds of younger generations of fans-- those who would naturally gravitate towards Ashley's dance music world. Ashley, Darren and this team of talented artists have steered this music of classic heritage into a contemporary context, the result of being a modern and timeless musical adventure which still maintains the messages and inspirations of the original place."

A cool update on classic R&B and soul.

AAM