BBE Music
Brian Jackson - Is That Jazz?
Released by BBE Music as the second single to be taken from Brian Jackson's forthcoming triple vinyl Now More Than Ever album, this updated version of Is That Jazz? is destined to be considered a masterpiece reworking of a masterpiece of an original. Featuring the vocals of Rahsaan Patterson and the quality production of Masters At Work, Brian Jackson has paid a real tribute to his former collaborator, Gil Scott-Heron, in covering a track originally released on Heron's 1981 Reflections album.
Brian Jackson truly is a legend of Black Music through his aforementioned collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron to his recent BBE releases This Is Brian Jackson, All Talk, Mami Wata and Little Orphan Boy. There is no need for hyperbole when speaking of Brian's contribution to music, because the music and his track record speak for themselves. He truly is a legend in his craft.
Rahsaan Patterson's distinctive vocal style has attracted praise and recognition from no less a beacon of Black Music than Chaka Khan. His co-billings have been equally impressive with a list that includes Lalah Hathaway and Earth, Wind & Fire, collaborations with Faith Evans, Ledisi and Rachelle Ferrell and he has had his own compositions recorded by Brandy and Van Hunt.
Coming out as a digital release this Masters at Work production foreshadows the release of the triple vinyl Now More Than Ever LP and is one of those moments in music when artist, featured artist and producers are all heavy hitters creating music for the ages.
| track | artist | |
|---|---|---|
| Is That Jazz? (Feat. Rahsaan Patterson) | Brian Jackson, Masters At Work | 4:13 |
| Is That Jazz? (Soprano Sax Version) | Brian Jackson, Masters At Work | 4:13 |