Pianist and keyboardist Eddie Gip Noble, a music veteran of both the jazz and rhythm’n’blues scenes for the past three decades, has released his debut album, Love T.K.O., titled after the huge hit he wrote for a Teddy Pendergrass Platinum album. Although Noble’s primarily-instrumental CD will appeal to smooth jazz enthusiasts, its unique style comes from the blending of R&B and funk rhythms with jazz soloing on acoustic and electric pianos.

An admitted fan of Herbie Hancock’s keyboard work (especially his classic Sixties and Seventies performances), Noble on this new recording specifically attempted to capture that historic jazz-funk fusion sound, although updated with his own contemporary embellishments. The result is frisky, funky beats masterfully blended in select spots with melodic improvisation. Gip is featured on piano and various synthesizers, and is joined by several special guest musicians including female singers on the choruses of a couple of tunes. More >>