What do you get when one of the most talented and brilliant writer/ composer/musician collaborates with the top vocalists of modern soul music? Exactly ... fireworks! And that's the least we can say about Angela Johnson's highly anticipated new release A woman's Touch Vol. 1. After the welcome/thank you intro, this 15 track treasure 'takes off' with Dreamflight. A 'damn' funky soul joint accompanied by a breezy guitar riff, fabulous horn breaks and the heavenly vocals of Rashaan Patterson. It immediately shows the class of this artist, daring to open an album with a composition that's so complete in every single way. Here I Stand invites Take 6's Claude McKnight to the frontstage, who delivers a sensitive contribution to this midtempo masterpiece. That's just the Way features frequent Johnson guest Monet on lead vocals, driving the song into a surprising, funky chorus break. On a couple of cuts on the album, Angela Johnson directs, her live band backing vocalists, into the main spotlight. Lisala brings a heart - warming Walkin', Tricia Angus lifts Not the One to higher grounds, on a track I would like to describe as the perfect marriage between Steely Dan (great key chords there by Angela) and Earth, Wind & Fire ... and as an extra present the trio blows us away with the beautiful, gospel inspired Crying over U. No doubt, live, the Angela Johnson band must be overwhelming. Each and every track on A woman's Touch is a true diamond. On More than you Know, the hoarse timbre of Maysa made me wipe away a tear, Eric Roberson got me in a dancing mood with Let me Know and it's intelligent, surprising chorus. A funky, deeper shade of soul on Play featuring Frank McComb, the hidden reggae vibes on get away and the sunshine of Amal. Piece by piece ... sublime works of art. For me, Angela Johnson is today's modern soul artist number one. An incredible amount of talent and an intelligent approach on all aspects of the industry. Your collection can't be complete without A woman's Touch Vol. 1. Can't wait to hear Vol. 2, 3, 4, ... Go and get it now !

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