Description
Label Review.
2017 album.
Our Overview.
’Together’ is the stunning new album from the exceptional Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer, who continues to push boundaries with the release of her new album Together. The album was inspired by all that’s great in jazz, disco, soul, dance and r&b, but is also a contemporary interpretation of what’s happening in music and the world today. Candy created a deeply personal and unique blend of musical genres & influences, bound together by her trademark sound, showcasing her extreme versatility.
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 26 years since she rose to fame with her high-profile collaborations with Dave Stewart (the worldwide number 1 smash “Lily was here”) and of course the legendary Prince, whose tongue-in-cheek recommendation (“When I want sax, I call Candy”) in the "Partyman" video made the world sit up and notice the young, glamorous and talented sax player at his side. Their collaboration continued over the years with many studio sessions, TV show appearances, award show performances (including the Grammy Awards), and concert tours around the globe, including Candy joining Prince’s NPG band as a permanent member for his record-shattering Musicology tour & album.
Candy has been fortunate to work - both in the studio and on stage - with some of the biggest names in music, including Van Morrison, Maceo Parker, Sheila E., Mavis Staples, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Pink Floyd, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and many others.
Despite these high-profile collaborations, she mainly focused on her solo career, starting her own band at age 13 and touring the world ever since. In between her many concert tours around the globe, she still manages to join Dutch female supergroup the Ladies of Soul for their annual sold-out concerts at the massive Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, is a headline performer on Jazz Cruises in the USA and Europe, is an ambassador for the Dutch ALS Foundation, and is working on her autobiography scheduled for release in Fall 2017.
The album is a collaboration with guitarist/producer Ulco Bed, member in Candy’s band since 1984, producer Dennis Letnom and composer, producer and singer Rico Greene (Anouk, Chaka Khan). The title track conjures tolerance in our society. “Show Ur ID” brings some funk. “Sincerity” is a wonderful smooth jazz piece. Rico Greene sings on the swinging “After Tonight”, while she delivers with “Out of Time” her tribute to Prince Prince. She performed over a long time in his band. Chance Howard showcases on “Hold Up” his skills as singer and keyboard player. “D.I.S.C.O.” invites you to the dance floor.