SOUL TRAIN…Devin B. Thompson: Tales of the Soul

Vocalist and songwriter Devin B. Thompson is a throwback to the days of Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway, delivering vintage soul sounds with a voice that inspires men and seduces women. He’s supported by a STAXY team of Steve Gomes-Jimmy Earl/b, Robb Stupka/dr, Johnny Moeller-Robben Ford/g, Kevin Anker/p, Benjie  Porecki/org, Mark Merella/perc, a horn section of Kenny Rittenouse, Joe Donegan, Antonia Orta and Bill Holmes as well as a gospel tuned choir. With the voices in support, he gets churchy with the organ on “Something You Cn Do Today” while the horns stomp out the upbeat preaching on “Love To See You Smile” and “Tell Me.” Ford makes it funky on “Read Your Mind” and delves into the mellow tones on “I’m Gonna Cry A River”. The pulse is reminiscent of vintage Al Green on  “Deeper” with a bluesy edge with some fuzz on the strings on “I Ain’t No Good” with a Tamla groove on “Get Home Tonight”. Get this guy on the road!!!

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