Kim Burrell, alongside a host of respected vocalists, performed at a live recording for Neo-Soul Musician Jeff Bradshaw’s upcoming project. The new album, “Home”, is set for release on March 31, 2015, via Shanachie Entertainment and will feature collaborations with Marsha Ambrosius, Will Downing, Black Thought of The Roots, Kim Burrell, Take 6, Najee, Bilal, Eric Roberson, Tweet, Kenny Lattimore, Trombone Shorty and Executive Producer and Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper.
The live recording was at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on May 28, 2014 and the result was a sold-out success in front of a rapturous, wildly appreciative audience.
“Kim Burrell, one of the most innovative voices on the planet, touched down in Philly and the Kimmel Center and pulled things out of a Philly Neo-Soul classic that can never be duplicated by anyone!” Brawshaw enthuses. “Our performance together brought tears to everyone with a pulse in that building.”
Kim Burrell and Jeff Bradshaw Perform ‘Love’ and “Home Live Recording:
Jeff Bradshaw was born in North Philadelphia. His father was a minister so his formative musical experiences were in church, where brass bands were a staple. In 1994, Bradshaw began to meet musicians, singers and producers on the Philly scene he went on to become an architect of the neo-soul revolution along with Ahmir ‘?uestlove’ Thompson, Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter of the Roots, James Poyser, Andre Harris, Vidal Davis, DJ Jazzy Jeff, King Britt, Ivan Barias, Carvin Haggins, and many others.
