A good double-sider debut 45 from Marva Whitney. A deep soul beat ballad / crossover / lowrider, categorise how you will but a great piece of soul music on top side with soul sister Northern Soul thumper on the flip.
Marva Whitney [1967] - Your Love Was Good To Me [Federal 45-12545]
Written by J.J. Barnes and Walter Whisenhunt who was married to Gloria Taylor and James Brown's promoter
King obviously had faith in this song as was released a further 3 times on King 6124,6158 and 6202.
Marva Whitney [1967] - Saving My Love For My Baby [Federal 45-12545]
Written by J.J. barnes, Walter Whisenhunt and Richard T Morris who co-wrote many songs for Ric Tic, Golden World and ultimately Motown such as Edwin Starr's S.O.S., Headline News & You're My Mellow, J.J. Barnes Real Humdinger etc..
As promised a few days ago here's a collection of live recordings of many (as yet) unreleased songs by Jarrod Lawson, some of which feature Tahirah Memory. I'll do a separate post of live recordings of released tracks and a feature on Tahirah Memory.
Lawson is considered by many (including me) as one of the best new artists to emerge for many years. Heavily influenced by Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway as will be seen from many covers here. I was fortunate to see him perform with Tahirah Memory in London (O2 Shepherds Bush Empire) in 2015 and have tried many times to see them again but as the venues have been small (i.e. several Pizza Express' and The Bear Club, Luton) I've not managed to get hold of tickets as they sell out very quickly such is their popularity in UK
Jarrod Lawson has been active since around 2010/11. He featured on a couple of tracks with Portland trumpeter Farnell Newton. He released his self-titled debut album in Jun 2014. The much anticipated follow-up 'Orpheus' didn't come until the end of 2019, as much of his time was spent touring and assisting Tahira Memory release her debut 'Pride' in 2015 and 'Asha' in 2019.
I hope you enjoy the clips below which showcases his/their talent and really shows that he can cut it live as good as in the studio. How many can say that in these days of auto-tune?
Credits given to the YouTuber's who posted the live clips without whom we would not be able to enjoy these tracks as most are unreleased, but please support the artists and buy their albums, preferably via BandCamp as the artists receive more, so that we can hear some more great music from them. Jarrod Lawson @ BandCamp Tahirah Memory @ BandCamp
An original song played at Ronnie Scott's in 2014 and yet to see a release. The concert was streamed live to 20,000 viewers.
Jarrod Lawson [2014] - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Live @ Band On The Wall, Manchester 9 Oct 2014
Recorded by Dominic McLeman
Jarrod's first UK mini-tour concluded at Manchester' Band On The Wall after selling-out Ronnie Scotts in London. Here is his interpretation of Donny Hathaway's 'I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know'. A song written by Blood Sweat & Tears founder Al Kooper and recorded on their debut album 'Child Is A Father To A Man'.
Jarrod Lawson [2014] - All The Things You Are
Posted by Jarrod Lawson
This is his interpretation of jazz standard recorded by Ella Fitzgerald from 2014 posted by Jarrod Lawson on his YouTube channel.
Jarrod Lawson [2014] - Well You Needn't
Posted by Jarrod Lawson
Another jam posted by Jarrod and his interpretation of Thelonious Monk's Well You Needn't.
Jarrod Lawson [2015] - Everything Is Clear
Live Portland Prime 2015
Posted by Farnell Newton
This is not unreleased but probably not that well known as it was released on Portland trumpeter Farnell Newton's 2011 album Class Is Now In Session.
Jarrod Lawson [2015] - A Song For You
Live @ The Jazz FM Awards 10 Jun 2015
Posted by JazzFM
JazzFM's Soul Artist Of The Year 2015 with a live rendition of Leon Russell's song best known by Donny Hathaway but of course many have covered it including a good version by Christina Aguilera.
Technically this was released in 2017 but only as the actual live recording.
Jarrod Lawson [2015] - Can't Hide Love
Live @Bolsoul, Croatia Oct 2015
Posted by FIVE
Cover of Skip Scarborough's song 'Can't Hide Love' originally recorded by Creative Source as 'You Can't Hide Love' in 1973 as their debut single and then recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire on their Gratitude album in 1975 and release as a single in 1976.
Bolsoul is a soul music festival at Elaphusa Hotel, Bol, Island Of Brac, Croatia co-founded by Ian Dewhurst (who used to be known as DJ Frank on the Northern Souls scene) and Carl Webster. It started in 2015 and Jarrod Lawson appeared along with Tracy Hamlin and Rose Vincent.
Jarrod Lawson [2015] - Knocks Me Off My Feet
Live Studio NPO Soul & Jazz Hilversum, Holland Oct 2015]
Posted by NPO Soul & Jazz
Cover of Stevie Wonder' Knocks Me Off My Feet recorded in live in NPO Radio 6 studios in Hilversum Holland.
Jarrod Lawson [2015] - A Song For You
Live Studio NPO Soul & Jazz Hilversum, Holland Oct 2015]
Posted by NPO Soul & Jazz
Another version of A Song For You recorded live in NPO Radio 6 studios in Hilversum, Holland.
Jarrod Lawson, Chance Hayden & Tyrone Hendrix [2015] People Get Ready
Peace House Sessions 13 Dec 2015
Posted by Peace House Sessions (Video Filmed & Edited by Cypress Jones)
An arrangement of Curtis Mayfield's 'People Get Ready' by Jarrod Lawson (Vocals, Keyboard), Chance Hayden (Guitar), Tyrone Hendrix (Drums) with inspiration from Darrell Grant.
Jarrod Lawson [2017] - Ribbon In The Sky
Live somewhere in US in 2017
Posted by The Bead Brother
A beautiful rendition of Stevie Wonder's Ribbon In The Sky (from Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I 1982) although sound and picture quality not brilliant with some people in the audience who think we want to listen to them rather than the band!
According to comments it features JP DeLaire, Ricky Peterson & St. Paul Peterson.
It was posted in Sep 2017 so assume it was recorded 2017 but if anyone knows when and where this was recorded please leave a comment.
Jarrod Lawson & Tahira Memory [2017] - Let Me Be Your Peace
Live @ Iridium Jazz & Blues Club, Broadway, New York 21 Jan 2017
Posted by Dominic McLeman
From the Intermission vinyl-only Duets EP from 2016 featuring Dan Gildea (guitar), Tyrone Hendrix (drums) and Damian Erskine (bass).
Jarrod Lawson [2017] - Love Isn't Always Enough
Live @ Iridium Jazz & Blues Club, Broadway, New York 21 Jan 2017
Posted by Dominic McLeman
Featuring Jarrod Lawson with Tahirah Asha Memory (vocals), Molly Foote (vocals), Tyrone Hendrix (drums), Damian Erskine (bass) and Dan Gildea (guitar).
Unfortunately this is only part of this new song 'Love Isn't Always Enough' which is excellent so don't understand why this wasn't on Jarrod's or Tahirahs latest albums.
Jarrod Lawson [2017] - Something Else
Live @ Pizza Express, The Strand, London 16 Jun 2017
Posted by Dominic McLeman
Featuring Tahirah Asha Memory on vocals and Peter Knudsen on guitar.
This was the first time that this song was performed in UK. Another that is yet to see a release.
Jarrod Lawson [2017] - My Cherie Amour
Live @ Pizza Express, Birmingham 17 Jun 2017
Posted by Dominic McLeman
Another Stevie Wonder cover.
Tahirah Asha Memory & Jarrod Lawson - Diamonds and Pearls
Live @ The Pheasantry, Chelsea, London 19 Jun 2017
Chance Hayden [2018] - Someday We'll All Be Free Feat. Jarrod Lawson
Posted by Chance Hayden
Another that is not unreleased but on Chance Hayden's Get Somethin' album from 2018. A cover of Donny Hathaway's classic.
Chance Hayden (Guitar), Jarrod Lawson (Vocals, Acoustic Piano), Michael Elson (Electric Piano), Damian Erskine (Bass), Michael Raynor (Drums)
Jarrod Lawson & Sammy Figueroa [2019] - Be The Change
Live Studio recording @ JazzRockTV, Cologne, Germany Sep 2109
Posted by JazzrockTV
An unreleased original recording for a planned project with percussionist Sammy Figueroa who supported Jarrod on European tour.
Jarrod Lawson [2019] - Love Isn't Always Enough
Live @ The Bird's Basement, Melbourne, Australia 14 Dec 2019
Posted by The Bird's Basement Show
Another version of this great unreleased track posted above but a better and complete recording. Features Trent Baarspul (Guitar), Chris Friesen (Bass), Cory Limuaco (Drums).
NOTE: Unfortunately this clip has now been removed from YouTube, however, with the release of his latest album, I've posted a link to the album version.
Jarrod Lawson [2019] - Battlefield
Live @ The Bird's Basement, Melbourne 14 Dec 2019
Posted by The Bird's Basement Show
An unreleased song performed at The Bird's Basement. Features Trent Baarspul (Guitar), Chris Friesen (Bass), Cory Limuaco (Drums).
NOTE: Unfortunately this clip has now been removed from YouTube, however, with the release of his latest album, I've posted a link to the album version.
Jarrod Lawson [2019] - Connected
Live @ The Bird's Basement, Melbourne 14 Dec 2019
Posted by The Bird's Basement Show
Another unreleased song performed at The Bird's Basement. Features Trent Baarspul (Guitar), Chris Friesen (Bass), Cory Limuaco (Drums).
NOTE: Unfortunately this clip has now been removed from YouTube, however, with the release of his latest album, I've posted a link to the album version.
Jarrod Lawson [2020] - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
IT - new cases reduce by 214 (89.74%), deaths reduce by 48 (85.59%), active cases reduce by 3,106 and are now 6.19% below peak of 108,257 on 19 Apr.
ES - new cases reduce by 2,031 (57.43%), deaths reduce by 185 (59.16%), active cases reduce by 2,583 and are now 22.97% below peak of 100,106 on 23 Apr.
FR - new cases increased by 249 (148.92%), deaths reduced by 138 (67.68%), active cases reduce by 1,141 and are now 2.14% below the peak of 95,365 on 28 Apr.
DE - new cases reduce by 157 (90.35%), deaths increase by 3 (101.96%), active cases reduce by 1,786 and are now 54.87% below the peak of 72,865 on 6 Apr.
US - new cases increase by 2,200 (109.91%), deaths reduce by 190 (92.05%), active cases continue to increase.
President Trump claims that he has seen evidence that the virus started in a Chinese laboratory (Wuhan Institute of Virology) which is 8 miles from the wet market where it is believed to have emanated. With US economy in crisis and no signs that the virus is under control yet, could this be a cynical ploy to rally anti-Chinese feelings to win votes in the upcoming election. Nothing like a bit of jingoism to garner support. If there was a fire in your house what would you do - try to put it out as quickly as possible or stand around trying to find out how it started so you had someone to blame instead of fighting the fire? A full enquiry must be held in time to discover the truth but now is not the time.
UK - new cases increase by 1,956 (147.99%), deaths reduce by 121 (84.78%), active cases ?
So Boris Johnson announced that we have reached the peak. Where are the statistics to back this up - or are we supposed to just take his word for it? From my analysis new cases were the highest to date 6,032 (probably as a result of more testing) and deaths are still relatively high at 674 - we have only seen 5 days in April where deaths have been below 600 per day and UK has consistently seen the highest daily death toll in EU during April and has the highest percentage deaths per total cases of 15.6% whilst Germany has 4.1% and US 5.8%.
I 'think' his statement is on the basis of lower no. of hospital admissions, but surely if new cases are still occurring, and at a higher rate, then a percentage of these cases will need to be admitted to hospital. I think it is too early to claim that we have reached the peak until we see new cases reducing significantly and consistently.
UK Testing
So almost 82,000 tests carried out on 29 Apr and government is confident that 100,000 will be met.
As of 5pm 20 Apr 2020
No of Tests 81,611
People tested: 54,575
Total tests to date: 901,905
People tested: 687,369
Tested positive: 171,253 (almost 25% tested are positive)
Testing figures for the last week showing daily increase - draw your own conclusion, but if i were a cynic I would wonder how the number of tests has increased so rapidly a few days before the government's 'goal' deadline of 30 Apr.
Let's just hope that these figures are valid and that they continue to increase as the only realistic way out of this crisis is to test and contact trace so that only those potentially infected have to isolate and not the whole country, as the economic fall out from this, I fear, will last a lot longer than the virus.
