Marlena Shaw - From The Depths Of My Soul (2011)

Digitally remastered edition of this 1973 album from the Jazz and Soul songstress. Recorded in May 1973 in New York City, the album was produced by noted jazz music executive Dr. George Butler who assembled a cast of great musicians including Ron Carter (on bass), Grady Tate (drums) and guitarists Hugh McCracken and Cornell Dupree. The song selection on the album runs the gamut from R&B hits of the day such as the Main Ingredient's "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" and "Wildflower," popularized by the O'Jays to "I Know I Love Him" (from the Andrew Lloyd-Weber/Tim Rice musical Jesus Christ Superstar) and Randy Edelman's "The Laughter And the Tears. " the liner notes by Darnell Meyers-Johnson include 2011 quotes from Marlena, whose global appeal continues close to 50 years after she began performing and recording. SoulMusic.