FLORA PURIM - Carry On (1979-2002) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In 1979, jazz was no longer George Duke's primary focus; his albums were emphasizing soul/funk, and many of the R&B fans who knew him for late '70s hits, like "Dukey Stick," "I Want You for Myself," and "Reach for It," knew little or nothing about his work with Cannonball Adderley, Billy Cobham, or Jean-Luc Ponty. But Duke was still producing some jazz albums here and there, although they weren't necessarily straight ahead. Even though Flora Purim's Carry On, which Duke produced, is primarily a Brazilian jazz album, it isn't for jazz purists -- rather, Purim provides an eclectic blend of jazz, samba, R&B/funk, rock, and pop. Purim has many inspired moments on this LP and is joined by members of Duke's late '70s band -- bassist Byron Miller, drummers Ricky Lawson and Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, percussionist Sheila Escovedo (who became Sheila E after joining forces with Prince in 1984), keyboardist Bobby Lyle, trumpeter Jerry Hey, and saxman Joe Farrell. In addition to excelling on Duke's funky title song, Gilberto Gil's "Sarara," and Toninho Horta's "Beijo Partido," Purim really lets loose on Milton Nascimento's "From the Lonely Afternoon." Those who associate "From the Lonely Afternoon" with Wayne Shorter's superb Native Dancer album will find Purim's interpretation to be faster and more intense. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1     Sarara 4:06
Gilberto Gil
2     From the Lonely Afternoon 3:25
Milton Nascimento
3     Niura is Coming Back 2:54
Yana Purim
4     Once I Ran Away 3:38
Yana Purim
5     Carry On 5:15
George Duke
6     Love Lock 3:32
Reggie Lucas / James Mtume
7     Corine 4:52
George Duke / Airto Moreira / Flora Purim
8     Islands in the Sun [Interlude] 1:29
David Bateau / Michael Sembello
9     Beijo Partido (Broken Kiss) 4:40
Toninho Horta
10     Freeway Jam 4:36
Max Middleton
Credits :
David Amaro, David Myles, Michael Sembello - Guitar
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Ricky Lawson, Fred Fleck - Drums
Lynn Davis, Josie James - Vocals (Background)
George Duke - Composer, Piano
Joe Farrell - Sax (Soprano)
Hugo Fattoruso, Bobby Lyle, Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards, Synthesizer
Gary Gazaway - Flugelhorn
Jerry Hey - Trumpet
Al Jarreau - Guest Artist, Vocals
Keith Jones, Byron Miller - Bass
Airto Moreira - Composer, Tambourine, Trombone
Flora Purim -  Vocals
William Frank "Bill" Reichenbach Jr., Raul de Souza - Trombone
Larry Williams - Flute, Piccolo, Sax (Alto)