Featuring
- Elijah Levi: vocal
The Tatsu Aoki Quartet
- Tatsu Aoki: bass
- Dave Pavkovic: drums/percussion
- Moto Makino: guitar
- Tim O'Dell: soprano/alto sax
Tracklisting
Acapella is how I started out, it is how I learned to sing. I am not gonna talk a long time, but this record is dedicated to my sweetness, she knows who she is, my beautiful lady, Yoko, this is definitely for you, and now I want to show you where I got all of my expertise from, ok... here we go!
- Elijah Levi, Chicago, Winter 1998
- Introduction - His Story :22
- Sweet Home Chicago 5:45
- Bye Bye Blackbird 5:08
- Fever 3:49
- Route 66 5:32
- I Want A Little Girl 5:55
- Stormy Monday 6:48
- St. Louis Blues 3:56
- Lullaby Of Birdland 3:36
- You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 4:09
- God Bless The Child 5:51
- Mac The Knife 5:58
- Get Here 1:45
1998
Southport S-SSD 0051
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Album Description, Editorial Review
With a soulful and sweet voice that spans many octaves, vocalist and entertainer Elijah Levi makes his record debut as a leader with the SOUTHPORT/NORTHPORT release of FINALLY ELIJAH. From Chicago roots that included stints with the famed INKSPOTS, and legendary late blues/swing/jazz guitarist Floyd McDaniel, Elijah is a musical vocal powerhouse that has become one of Chicago's greatest hidden treasures.
The CD includes 12 tracks that make a perfect "wish" list for the audience. The international classic "Sweet Home Chicago", track 2, has a swinging optimism that is laced with the blues. Track 4, "Fever", goes into a mellow post Peggy Lee coolness with its sweet lead vocal and fresh arrangement. In the Nat King Cole classic, "Route 66", you can feel the traffic and the pavement and the music of America's greatest road song.
The artists that create the "groove" on this CD include ensemble leader and album producer Tatsu Aoki, the bass man on all tracks. Guitarist Moto Makino, who currently tours with Chicago blues great Sugar Blue, captures the essence of multiple musical forms. On sax, the invincible Tim O'Dell, with drums provided by a constant Aoki collaborator, Dave Pavkovic.
SOUTHPORT/NORTHPORT records are true American independent labels dedicated to the recording and preservation of "Real Music Made In Chicago."
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TRIO CITY 2
Ron Surace with Tatsu Aoki and Dave Pavkovic (04)
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