Format: CD Label: Gee Recordings Year: 2017 Condition: New TRACKS: 1 Take A Chance 2 Big Car 3 East Of The River Nile 4 19 Miles To Kingston 5 Why Can't We Live Together 6 Mellow Mood 7 All I Know 8 Get Up And Get It 9 Take A Chance Version 10 Big Car Version 11 East Of The River Nile Version 12 19 Miles To Kingston Version 13 Why Can't We Live Together Version 14 Mellow Mood Version 15 All I Know Version 16 Get Up And Get It Version CD edition includes both the original LP tracks and the even-better dub mixes. Hailing from the hills of Montmartre, Paris, the man behind Soul Sugar, Guillaume "Gee" Metenier, is one of Europe's most prolific keyboard players. His passion for the Hammond B3 has led him to study under the guidance of legendary jazz master Dr. Lonnie Smith. The heavily vintage sound is no coincidence, as other classic keyboards like the Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, or Minimoog round out his studio arsenal. His influences include a vast heritage of soul and jazz greats such as Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Booker T, Art Neville, or reggae legends Jackie Mittoo and Augustus Pablo. "Gee" was an integral part of electronic outfit, Seven Dub, which gained certain notoriety in the emerging French scene in the late '90s, releasing a number of singles and albums as well as remixes for artists such as Femi Kuti, King Tubby vs. Horace Andy, and Sly & Robbie, to name a few. As a musician, Guillaume has collaborated with the likes of The Last Poets, Alain Bashung, Kid Loco, Grant Phabao, Gizelle Smith, The Mighty Mocambos, Blundetto, and many more. He also released a handful of notable singles as Soul Sugar, such as "Ritual", "East Of The River Nile", and "Why Can't We Live Together", and an album called Nothing But The Truth (2009). Chase The Light is a fusion of roots reggae, psychedelic soul, and funk grooves, showcasing heavy instrumentals and powerful songs. Recorded in France and Kingston, Jamaica with Yvo Abadi, Jahno, and guitarist extraordinaire Thomas Naim, with vocals by Courtney John, whose falsetto stylings and lyrical poetry features on two tracks (one including a special appearance by Dr. Lonnie Smith) and Leonardo Carmichael, over a heavy riddim revision of the classic "Why Can't We Live Together". Chase The Light brings together a bombastic blend of timeless sounds, highest level of cool for impeccable taste.
