The Musicians
Anchored by the incomparable Lee Smith on bass, (father of legendary bassist, Christian McBride), Tom Lawton on piano, Eric Johnson on drums, and Kevin Joella on guitar, these musicians have graced many recordings made in Philadelphia over the past decades. No session is complete without them. They are singular players, a confederation of creative music geniuses equally versed in all genres. This ensemble joins the pantheon of great rhythm sections that have performed the American Song Book and the American Soul Book over the past half century.
From the legendary Alabama based Muscle Shoals Rhythm section that fueled the great rhythm and blues explosion of the 1960’s, to the Wrecking Crew of the west coast, who played sessions as diverse as Frank Sinatra and The Beach Boys, to the Funk Brothers of Detroit, the iconic rhythm section behind the Motown Sound, to Booker T and the MG’s, the great musicians behind the Memphis/Stax sound, these musicians take their place at the table. They embody the very essence of the great rhythm sections past.
Their latest effort, Jerry Burton: The Great American Soul Book, Reimagined. Vol l is a tour de force of the American Soul book. The live recording experience contained within, is a musical treat, showcasing the indelible touches these musicians have added to countless recordings over the years.
Reimagining the American Soul Book
Allow some of the country’s top vocalists, musicians, and arrangers to take you on a sonic tour of some of the great soul songs of the last half century. Led by veteran producer, arranger, and vocalist Jerry Burton, these musicians create a fresh approach to music that recalls a time when the sound, the visuals, and the presentation all mattered. These true show business veterans have performed with many of the top artists worldwide over the last 50 years, covering all genres.
SCS is the proud successor to the World Records label founded by Jerry in the 1980’s that brought forth Ernesta Dunbar and her two legendary albums, both produced by Jerry. This rebranding marked a pivotal moment for Jerry, aligning with the release of his much-anticipated R&B opus, “The Great American Soul Book, Reimagined. Vol l, and the re-release of Ernesta Dunbar’s “The Wind, and Ernesta Dunbar: The Second Album.