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| Last Login: | May 22, 2009 (223 days back) |
About Me |
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| The following is an album review from Living Blues Magazine:
A Family Affair
Boogie Cat - bcp 103
by Jim DeKoster - Living Blues Magazine Issue 171, Vol. 35, 1. Norman Sylvester was born in Bonita, Louisiana, in 1945 and moved with his family to Portland, Oregon, when he was twelve. After picking up the guitar with his buddy Isaac Scott, he formed his first band in 1969 and has been an important player on the Portland music scene ever since.As on his previous CDs, 1990's On The Right Track and 1994's It Ain't Nothin' But A Party, Sylvester "The Boogie Cat" purveys his own brand of blues, blended with soul and funk. He's supported by a basic unit of keyboardist Janice Scroggins, bassist Rob Shoemaker, and drummer Ashbolt Stewart, but variety comes from augmenting the group at times with as many as five horns, a group of backup vocalists that includes Sylvester's daughter Lenanne, a middle-school chorus, organist Dover Weinberg, harpist Bill Rhoades, or singer LaRhonda Steele. The generous seventeen-song playlist consists entirely of Sylvester originals. These range from the burbling funk of the opening All The Funk That You Want to the Caribbean feel of Redemption Time, the soulful blues balladry of the title track, and the humor-spiced Honey Do List and Soap Opera Blues ("the only time my woman goes into the kitchen, when she's lookin' for the remote control"). The toughest blues sounds come on the harp-backed Cheating Woman. There's a tribute to the late Paulette Davis on Soul Diva, and Sylvester closes the program on a spiritual note with a touching, but not maudlin, Mother's Prayer. The set is well recorded, and the booklet features more than a dozen photos of Sylvester with his family and colleagues.With his tasteful but exuberant musical values and versatility, Norman Sylvester should be better known outside of Portland. Perhaps this CD will help him get some of the recognition his talent warrants.
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Music:Member Since: 11/25/2006Band Website: www.normansylvester.com Band Members: The core band consists of Norman Sylvester: Guitar and Vocals, Rob Shoemaker: Bass, and Jolie Clausen: Drums. Depending on the situation, on occasion they may be joined by:Frankie (the Funkmaster) Redding, Janice Scroggins, Dover Weinberg, Jeff Otto, Bennie Wilson, or Ken Brewer: Keyboards. Gretchen Mitchell or LaRhonda Steele: Vocals. Carly T. Helgerson (RIP) Harp. Pete Moss, Renato Caranto, Patrick Lamb, Kenny Wild, horns. And a host of others..... Influences: B.B. King, Issac Scott, Muddy Waters, James Brown, Bobby Rush, Freddie King, Howlin' Wolf, James Cotton, Otis Redding, Bobby Blue Bland, Aretha Franklin, Albert Collins, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Johnnie Taylor Sounds Like: Equal Parts Classic Chicago and Texas Blues, 60s Soul, 70s Funk, and Modern Southern Soul Blues Record Label: Boogie Cat Records Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Blues) |
My Blog |
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remarks from a young up-and-coming star |
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| "There are those who play music and then there are artists, the embodiment of all elements. Norman Sylvester is an artist and stylist who is a rooted singer/songwriter. The man hands down is an entert... Posted by on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:34:00 GMT |
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Norman on iTunes |
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| Norman Sylvester Band songs from the Family Affair Album are available at the iTunes music store. Download your favorite song or the whole album! Posted by on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:22:00 GMT |
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