Artist::::::::::: Al McKenzie
Album:::::::::::: A Reason To Be
Source::::::::::: CD
Genre:::::::::::: Jazz
Ripper::::::::::: Exact Audio Copy (Secure Mode)
Encoder:::::::::: LAME 3.97 -V2 --vbr-new
Quality:::::::::: 200 kbps avg 44100Hz Joint Stereo
Playing Time::::: 58:42
Size::::::::::::: 84.1 MB
Release Date::::: 11/00/2006
Rip Date::::::::: 02/15/2007
URL:::::::::::::: www.almckenzie.com
Tracklist
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1. Paige One 5:31
2. Angel 3:31
3. A Reason To Be (Feat. 4:35
Dawn Robinson)
4. Ain't No Half Stepping 4:33
5. Sparkle 4:09
6. Just Me 4:13
7. The Band Played On 1:46
8. More 5:08
9. Mister Magic 3:46
10. Special Occasion (Feat. 4:50
Indira Sharpe)
11. Only You (Feat. 2:45
Christopher McKenzie)
12. How Deep Is Your Love 3:56
13. Funny How Time Flies 4:40
(When You're Having Fun)
14. Perfect Peace (Feat. 5:13
Penny Wells)
Release Notes
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Al McKenzieÆs musical endeavors are as diverse as his
musical interest, from conducting the Buffalo Symphony,
to serving on the Entertainment task force for the
City of Detroit, to playing for the childrenÆs choir at
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in his hometown of
Detroit Michigan.
Al has always been unafraid to meet the challenges of
his demanding music menu. His tools come honestly with
teachers such as: Charles Coleman, Arthur Labrew, Earl
Van Dyke, Ernie Rodgers and the great Teddy Harris Jr.
After winning several awards in high school it was a
natural progression for Al to attend Interlochen School
of music.
By the time Al was 20 years old, he played or recorded
with an array of world-renowned artist such as Martha
Reeves, O.C.Smith, Esther Phillips and Marlena Shaw to
name a few. Al's career continued to blossom as the
world opened up for him. He first toured with Martha
Reeves as her Music Director at age 18, subsequent to
which AlÆs credits/endeavors read like the whoÆs who
of music: The Spinners, The 4 Tops, Mary Wilson, Penny
Wells, The Supremes, The Contours, Etta James, Stevie
Wonder, Jennifer Holiday, Kim Weston, Anita Baker just
to name a few.
His quest for new opportunities awarded him the
opportunity to become the Music Director for Motown
RecordÆs crown jewel The Temptations. Four albums, two
gold records, one platinum album and a Grammy later,
Al found his calling in starting AMAC Records and
leading his own band. Since the release of his first
full length CD ôIs it loveö, Al has signed wonderful
talent from all over the world: Penny Wells (U.S.),
Joan Crawford (U.S.), Charmaine Elliot (London),
Larry Crockett (Paris) are all meeting their fans
with critical acclaim.
Currently Al is promoting his newest full length CD,
ôA Reason To Beö, which is filled with his smooth
mature sound that his listeners have come to love.
ôA Reason To Beö includes a variety of selections
where AlÆs piano screams with passion on original
compositions such as Sparkle, Angel as well as a
Latin flavored rendition of Grover WashingtonÆs Mister
Magic. To know Al is to love him. To see him perform is
to witness true passion and abandon. Join in the
journey, the voyage, the experience of Al McKenzie.