Keys, Calvin
Full Court Press
RSD 2022 release. On Calvin Keys' album 'Full Court Press' one will find seven sublime tracks recorded in 1984 and released in 1985 on the Olive Branch label. This was Calvin Key's first solo album since his recordings for Black Jazz Records back in the 1970's. 'Full Court Press' features a backing band that Keys had shared the stage with over the years, including Maxayn Lewis (The Ikettes, Morris Day), Mike Thompson (Freddie Hubbard), James Gadson (Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock), Donny Beck (Buddy Miles, Bobby Lyle) and many others. 'Full Court Press' is the dictionary definition of smooth - yet funky - soul-jazz, with washes of warm, laid back grooves pinned under Keys' endless dancing up and down the fretboard. Tidal Waves Music comes with a reissue on a deluxe 180 gram vinyl edition, strictly limited to 1800 copies worldwide with obi strip and features the original artwork.