By Hazel Clementine
One word to sum up the latest album from Paul Cherry, would be divine. From the windy city of Chicago, DJ and acoustic guitar player Paul Cherry releases a R&B & jazzy fusion titled Pure Grooves Vol. 1.
In 2018, Cherry released his very first LP Flavor which sonically differs from his new release, which gives more of a groovy R&B sound- whereas his first LP gave more of an indie rock feel. The album cover for his new body of work displays the warmth and love that his music exudes. From the sun, moon and ocean all the way to the stars, it’s as if you’re on a magical vacation dancing under the setting sun to the beat of the drum. Speaking of drums, drummer and percussionist Roy Arsenault played extraordinarily beautifully on the third track of Pure Grooves Vol. 1, titled “Don’t You Wish”, angelically sung by Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin. Tenenbaum, who’s an Argentinian singer is known for being one half of the electronic duo Magdalena Bay. The rest of the album proceeds with a multitude of rnb & jazzy elements from smooth jazz to eloquent soulful rhythms.
Be sure to check out Pure Grooves Vol. 1 on all streaming services or you can support the artist by purchasing directly from Paul Cherry’s Bandcamp HERE.
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