"Never Let You Go" genre: Smooth Jazz
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	With the release of Keepin' It Real, keyboardist/vocalist Joe McBride adds another significant title to his impressive discography. McBride's sixth recording for Heads Up International, Keepin' It Real is a blend of contemporary jazz injected with a funky dose of R&B, and provides the perfect showcase for McBride's touring band, the Texas Rhythm Club, with saxophonist Wayne DeLano, guitarist Todd Parsnow, bassist Rick Rigsby and drummer Sean McCurley. McBride's longtime producer Martin Walters is at the helm once again.
	CD: Keepin' It Real   Label: Heads Up International Credits: Joe McBride
	Story Behind the Song "It's never about turning my back on the sounds people have liked in the past," says McBride, "but rather adding new ideas into the mix. There was no overriding main theme here. It was just a matter of writing great new songs that show elements of the things I've been inspired by, whether that be certain styles of music, people I've met, places I've been. I've now played in South Africa four times, so of course it's very dear to my heart. It was exciting being the first American to play at the Capetown Jazzathon Festival. Gospel's always played a subtle role in my music, and I'm grateful to God for the talents he has given me.. I've always enjoyed Brazilian music, so working with Todd's chordal acoustic guitar line on 'Oí Gata' (which means 'Hey Sexy' in Portuguese) was a blast, something totally new. I'm always trying to grow and change."

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