Souled Out (Tower of Power album)
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Souled Out is a 1995 album by Tower of Power
on Epic Records
. It marked the debut of lead vocalist Brent Carter and drummer Herman Matthews. Founding member, baritone saxophone
player Stephen "Doc" Kupka graces the front cover of the album. Jeff Lorber
co. produced this album with band leader Emilio Castillo.
Tower of Power
Tower of Power is an American R&B-based horn section and band, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing for over 43 years. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section...
on Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
. It marked the debut of lead vocalist Brent Carter and drummer Herman Matthews. Founding member, baritone saxophone
Baritone saxophone
The baritone saxophone, often called "bari sax" , is one of the largest and lowest pitched members of the saxophone family. It was invented by Adolphe Sax. The baritone is distinguished from smaller sizes of saxophone by the extra loop near its mouthpiece...
player Stephen "Doc" Kupka graces the front cover of the album. Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre....
co. produced this album with band leader Emilio Castillo.
Track listing
- Souled Out
- Taxed To The Max
- Keep Comin' Back
- Soothe You
- Do You Wanna (Make Love To Me)
- Lovin' You Forever
- Gotta Make A Change
- Diggin' On James Brown
- Sexy Soul
- Just Like You
- Once You Get A Taste
- Undercurrent
Members
- Emilio Castillo- tenor saxophone, producer, background vocals, lead vocals on "Diggin' On James Brown"
- Stephen "Doc" Kupka- baritone saxophone
- Barry Danielian- trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bill Churchville- trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone
- Brandon Fields- saxophones
- Francis "Rocco" Prestia- bass
- Carmen Grillo- guitar, background vocals
- Nick Milo- keyboards, background vocals
- Herman Matthews- drums, percussion
- Lenny CastroLenny CastroLenny Castro is an American freelancing percussionist in the studio recording industry in the Los Angeles area.-Early life:Castro is a percussionist of Puerto Rican descent and was born and raised in New York City. His father, Hector Castro, played the keyboard in a Latin style and gave his son...
- percussion - Jeff LorberJeff LorberJeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre....
- guitar, producer - Brent Carter- lead and background vocals