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Hand on the Torch

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Genre: R&B / Soul

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Product Description:

US3: Mel Simpson (keyboards, programming); Geoff Wilkinson (samples, scratches, programming).

Additional personnel: Rahsaan, Kobie Powell, Tukka Yoot (rap vocals); Tony Remy (guitar); Ed Jones (soprano & tenor saxophones); Steve Williamson (soprano saxophone); Mike Smith (tenor saxophone); Gerard Presencer (trumpet); Dennis Rollins (trombone); Matthew Cooper (piano); Marie Harper (background vocals).

Recorded at Flame Studios, London, England.

Contains 16 samples, including "Crisis" (as performed by Art Blakey), "Steppin' Into Tomorrow" (as performed by Donald Byrd), "Goin' Down South" (as performed by Bobby Hutcherson) and "Straight No Chaser" (as performed by Thelonious Monk).

HAND ON THE TORCH combines samples of 1960's Blue Note jazz/funk grooves with 1990's production and live musicians. Samples of music by Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, John Patton, Donald Byrd and Grant Green are interspersed throughout this release.

Entertainment Reviews:

Entertainment Weekly - 1/14/94, p.55

"...What could have easily degenerated into arty posturing is a compelling, danceable delight..."
- Rating: A

Down Beat - 1/94, p.49

3.5 stars - Good Plus - "...The raps are fresher than the beats (the new beats, that is)...the hard-bop oldies...save the show by stealing it...."

Vibe - 12/93-1/94, p.158

"...HAND ON THE TORCH is that rare jazz-rap mix that takes jazz's rhythmic kick to the front of the house..."

Tracks:
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1.Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)
2.I Got It Goin' On
3.Different Rhythms Different People
4.It's Like That
5.Just Another Brother
6.Cruisin'
7.I Go To Work
8.Tukka Yoot's Riddim
9.Knowledge Of Self
10.Lazy Day
11.Eleven Long Years
12.Make Tracks
13.Darkside, The

CD Details:

Label: Blue Note Records
Originally Released in: 1993
Number of Discs: 1
Release Date: November 16, 1993
OLDIES.com Sales Rank: 64,285
Item UPC: 077778088325
Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx); Counts as 1 item(s) for International Shipping.

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Hand on the Torch by US3

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Hand on the Torch
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