Keith, John Paul
Rhythm Of The City
Keiths fifth solo album - and his first self-produced effort - 'The Rhythm of the City' finds him expanding his approach on a horn-heavy 10-song collection thats in thrall to the classic sounds of Bluff City soul and rock and roll. Conjuring up his own unique musical mlange -a sweet spot where the sound of Sun blues, Stax soul, and Hi R&B all meet - its a record steeped in the geography and culture of Memphis, which Keith has called home for the last 15 years. "The vibe came about organically from playing Beale Street and Graceland and working with horn sections more frequently the last few years," says Keith. The Rhythm of the City was recorded mostly live to tape at Electraphonic Studios, and engineered by Keiths frequent collaborator, Scott Bomar (bandleader of the Bo-Keys, Don Bryant producer, and film composer for Dolomite Is My Name).