Groove Tones

Editorial Reviews
MELISSA RUGGIERI, Richmond Times-Dispatch NOVEMBER 12, 1998
On its first album since 1996's "I Can't Hold Back" Plunky & Oneness returns with the same seductive saxophone-laden jazz that has garnered the group national acclaim. Led by the stunning J. Plunky Branch, who moves seamlessly from alto to tenor sax, the rest of the band converges for a tasty mixture of Afro-jazz-funk, with a little traditional R&B thrown in the mix. Fellow Richmonders Jazz Poets Society lend a hand on several tracks, laying down some husky poetry and whispered mysteries while Plunky's sax wafts in the background. Yes, this technique does get repetitive - and seems a tad pretentious when used so often - but there are enough mixed tempos and whizzing notes to keep those songs from becoming somnolent.

On "Just Know That I Love You," Charlayne Page provides the romantic purr to the pretty tune, which bleeds with the type of '70's soul rarely heard these days. Page is equally effective on an appealing arrangement of " My Funny Valentine." The album's other female voice, Tonya Lazenby, is a deeper alternative to Page, but Lazenby blends well with Plunky's mid-range vocals on the uplifting lite-funk of "Don't Be Afraid of Freedom."

The highlight of the album, however, comes with Plunkys aching tones on his version of Gershwin's "Summertime." Pure class.

About the Artist
J. Plunky Branch is an internationally acclaimed jazz and rhythm and blues musician who is an experienced performer, songwriter and producer. Plunky's career accomplishments are as varied as his music and his diverse interests, which include: African art and culture, history, digital technology, politics and the media. For more than 20 years Plunky has enthralled audiences in the U.S. and abroad. He was a studio musician for television's top-rated "The Cosby Show". Last fall he toured in... read more

Album Description
Plunky & Oneness return to the music forefront with the release of Groove Tones, a stunning smooth jazz and R&B 12-song CD album featuring smooth saxy instrumentals and silky soulful vocals interconnected by hip-hop jazz poetic interludes. Groove Tones is an entrancing, mellow set which spotlights the group's lead singer, Charlayne Page, and features guest appearances by Jazz Poets Society, rapper Danja Mowf and Ghanaian master percussionist, Asante.

Groove Tones

Groove Tones, Music, Plunky & Oneness, Club/Dance, Jazz Vocals, Pop, R&B
Groove Tones
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Groove Tones
    Plunky & Oneness
    Manufacturer: Name Brand Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Vocal JazzVocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00000BKE7
    Release Date: 1998-11-24

    Tracks:

    1. Chasing The Dream
    2. Outstanding
    3. Destiny
    4. Near The Castle At Elimina
    5. Where Love Is The Norm
    6. Just Know That I Love You
    7. My Funny Valentine
    8. Search For Freedom
    9. Don't Be Afraid Of Freedom
    10. Dust Free Trust Free
    11. U Can Be Anything
    12. We Be So Cool
    13. Summertime
    14. Acid Jazz Riff
    15. Thrust Toward A Mellow Moon
    16. Feel Real Easy Earth
    17. Heavenly Groove Thing
    18. If You Have To Ask
    19. Bonus Track

    Album Description

    Plunky & Oneness return to the music forefront with the release of Groove Tones, a stunning smooth jazz and R&B 12-song CD album featuring smooth saxy instrumentals and silky soulful vocals interconnected by hip-hop jazz poetic interludes. Groove Tones is an entrancing, mellow set which spotlights the group's lead singer, Charlayne Page, and features guest appearances by Jazz Poets Society, rapper Danja Mowf and Ghanaian master percussionist, Asante.
    Sierra Dawn
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Sierra Dawn
      Sierra Dawn
      Manufacturer: Aberdeen Originals
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CAKQKM
      Release Date: 2005-10-18

      Tracks:

      1. Hollow
      2. Escaping Adolescence
      3. You Knew Better
      4. Scribble Me a Heart
      5. Kerosene
      6. Listen to You Breathe
      7. Same Reflection
      8. Opaque
      9. Are You Satisfied
      10. To Whom It May Concern
      11. Kings and Queens
      12. White Rabbit
      Deeper Level
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Deeper Level

        Manufacturer: Alan Sun Ent.
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Cool JazzCool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CAJKAY
        Release Date: 2005-01-18

        Music:

        1. Heart of Heart
        2. Here Comes The Sun & Other Great Hits [Import]
        3. Hipsters' Holiday: Vocal Jazz & R&B Classics
        4. I'll Be Around [CD-single] [Import]
        5. In the Lounge With [Import]
        6. In These Changing Times
        7. Individuality (Can I Be Me?)
        8. It's Gonna Rain Again
        9. Jazz After Hours with Tony Bennett & Count Basie [Import]
        10. Jazz in the Afternoon

        Music

        Music