Bob Baldwin - I Wanna Be Where You Are
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2010
- On June 25, 2010, a year to the day since the untimely death of Michael Jackson, Contemporary Jazz writer, producer and keyboard player Bob Baldwin will mount his own tribute to the great man with the release on Trippin' N Rhythm of the CD 'Never Can Say Goodbye'. Conceived with the full blessing of the Jackson estate, this thoughtful collection of past to present Jackson hits is the first Jazz record to pay homage to Jackson and speaks directly to the sentiment felt by millions of fans worldwide.
Bob Baldwin, keyboardist and founder of the NewUrbanJazz Network, has always struck me as a most competent, perceptive, and very unassuming artist who always has his hand on the pulse of Jazz, so much so that all of his musical efforts always capture the very essence of the genre almost effortlessly and regardless of what other genre he might be pursuing on any given project (Brazilian, Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, whatever). Here with a sharp and classy tribute to the gloved one, the late great Michael Jackson, aptly titled Never Can Say Goodbye -- A Tribute to Michael Jackson, Baldwin again presents his polished skills in that magnetic and seemingly humble Baldwin manner.
Baldwin chooses some of the smoother Jackson cuts and adds his own touching "Don't Say Goodbye" in the mix. What's truly impressive here is the ease with which Baldwin introduces the acoustic piano into these cuts in a way that makes it seem as though the tunes were written originally for piano only. Of course, there's more here than piano, as he gets stellar help from the likes of Chuck Loeb, Chieli Minucci, Joey Sommerville, Steve Oliver, Ron Jenkins, and others. Even Ragan Whiteside, the talented flutist who won the Washington, DC-based Capital Jazz Fest competition a few years ago puts in a very worthy performance on the opening track, Baldwin's slinky, funky mid-tempo interpretation of the notorious "Bad." Steve Oliver gets the opportunity to do his superb scatting thing on "The Girl Is Mine," and you can just tell that he had been waiting for that moment, his moment, to make an MJ statement of his very own. He does so flawlessly.
There are moods created here. Moods that travel back to the MJ days, moods that bring you forward to the creativity of Bob Baldwin. Jazz is the order of the day here, but MJ's presence can be felt throughout, and you just know that he's nodding in approval with that warm smile of his.
This collection is mostly comprised of the lighter side of MJ; no "Billie Jean," no "Beat It," no "Thriller;" just many of the tunes that painted the ever sweet and moving portrait of the ultimate entertainer (e.g., "I'll Be There," "I Wanna Be Where You Are," The Lady in My Life," "She's Out of My Life," and the title track).
Baldwin's formula is unstoppable. It manages to reinvent itself at will and put forth something that's always deserving of one's undivided attention. All the while, the man's humility and grace are equally as commendable. His graciousness is reflected in his liner notes, as he writes: "To the family and estate of Mr. Michael Jackson: It is of the highest honor to be able to work on this project. Thank you for the opportunity." And we all thank you, Mr. Baldwin, for your part in keeping the musical legacy of Michael Jackson alive.
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Lucky enough to see Bob Baldwin 29July at PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho London. He played I Wanna Be Where You Are on the night, fantastic performance. Cheers Bob
Can anybody cover Motown like Bob Baldwin?? He definitely puts his signature on it!
My My My My My. Mr. Bob Baldwin .Do it Do it. Do it You Sure Rock My World . You Make them Keys TALK. Now Like I've said before. Now turn it over on the other Side.
Beautiful! I was looking for Bobs version of Stevie Wonders You Will Known, and found this gem! 😘Took my migraine away!
I love Bob Baldwin's music he's awesome. I'm a professional dancer and I learned to dance on jazz. thank him and Chris Standrill for moving jazz music. I dance on all their music.
This man is a masterful musician. He picked a nice song to show his chops. Beautiful, man!
My favourite artist. Check out all of his songs. He is the man.
Wow smooth I love it tribute to Michael. This was one of my favorites by michael thank you for jazz tune of it.
By listening to this, I can tell these guys had a good time doing this cut.
The percussions are off the chart and the chords are very expressive.
Happy Birthday tomorrow Mr. Baldwin, Brother Sagittarius, Many more blessed years to you. Love this rendition of " I Wanna Be Where You Are," Awesome. Take care.
Bob, frankly speaking your music shines through my heart, and I love it.
...Musical genius at it's finest... Thanks for sharing and honoring Michael Jackson...Simply lovely indeed!
I can't tell you how much I Love this man's music !!! Love it!
Uniquely well done for this classic, simply timeless! ❤❤ 🍷 💋 💋
I love it...brings back memories. I just started listening to Bob now I cant stop.
I was driving listening to this tune & remembered the summer of 71. it makes for a great road song/Tune...
No doubt this compilation brings tears of nostalgia to the fans of the late king ofpop MJ
Smooth Jazz the way it should sound, do your thing Mr. Baldwin!!!
Everything you do is a MASTER PIECE. Thank You...
SO SMOOTH!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Heard this song today and just had to share this with my lover
Love, love, love . Thank you for such beautiful and joyful music.
Bob that's nice and smooth.
Jazz music is food for my soul. I love your style BB
wow...wow...wow...wow..I just heard this song today.... wow...I was a little boy in Detroit when I first heard it sung by Micheal Jackson... Sir you are a genius.... Thank you. This has made my day...easier
Yo!!!! Mark Wiliams fellow Detroiter.... that's what's up... I love this song too and the way Bob Baldwin flip it and it his own is incredible and that's what's up!!!!
Makes you feel like dancing
Outstanding arrangement
I wanna be where you are Mr B ...🎹 an amazing rendition of a "Jacksons" tune ... Absolutely thrilling and extremely sexy! Thank you, endless listening from me X
The last day of the year and listening to this piece , it sounds really refreshing . great music
I just discovered this artist today! Love his music.
I JUST DISCOVERED HIM LAST NIGHT AND I LOVE HIM
Jackie C 2
Me too. He's a wonderful musician.
Ja big
Perfection,Love it! Superb...
Schamazin’ Bob as usual! I am where you are ... groovin’ fabulous 🎶🎤
BB...madskilllz!
Love this tune in all of its many versions !!!
This is too awesome in 2021!
Great song!
Wow...Este tema es fantástico.
Preciosa la melodía y la interpretación. Has publicado un excelente video.
Muchas gracias por compartirlo con nosotros. Lo he agregado a mi lista de favoritos. Todas mis estrellas.
FANTASTIC SOUND!!!! SMOOTH!!!!
Smooth Jazz, nice music Mr. Baldwin! :-)
Bob played this at Toads Place last Saturday night at Marion Meadows Christmas show! I will be uploading it soon. Great track!!
absolutely love it!
magical...lovely..Bob, u are great!
Absolutely ecstasy...
Que belleza de música. ..saludos desde Ecuador
Saudações do Brasil. Alcides Montilla.
Yes, so sweet.
Love this version but i can still remember Michael & Jackson 5 killing it live. (SMILE)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG
Love this ❤️
Great.
Nice Track my Bob Baldwin
Awesome !!!!
Absolutamente LINDA
Best song on the CD!
Maravilhoso....
Nice!!!!
niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ♥♥♥
Sweeeet!
Smooth
Thanks.
Thanks...
Super une bonne note
My son asked me to check out Mr. Baldwin, 'cause he said I play somewhat similar. I am impressed, needless to say. Had never heard him. And I agree, I do. My music is somewhat similar...Wow! what a revelation! Someone who sounds similar to me...Small world after all!
+Gerald Middlebrooks Yeah but Bob Baldwin is cooler and has great music.
Plus he has released countless CD's and has won numerous Grammy's You gotta sound like him. No offense!
great
nice..
way oh ohhhhh!!!!! ; )
Verizon down I75 listening to this rendition with the top down. didn't even notice I was speeding. ooops.😁
@smoodforlife Hello
you are right, excellent tune !
😎 🎶.
I love all of his music I am trying to find out where he's performing here in Atlanta in September can anybody help me with that I would love to see him please
nice riff
Great sound.
Joshua 1:3-4New King James Version (NKJV)
3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory.
Dedicated to my son Nehemiah Rip
yea yea
😉👍🎶🎹🎼😉
Message from the artist....New updated version, guys and gals....Remixed and Re-mastered - enjoy!!
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My bad I slept on Mr. Baldwin I'm sorry I did not know,Could you ever forgive me MR.BOB BALDWIN never again.#RESPECT DUE.again pls forgive me.
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Who the F..., puts thumbs down, oh let me guess - tasteless people!
Helo
My mistake. it was early summer of 72...
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I really like BB. He is the most unique keyboardist since Thelonious Monk, IMHO. I learn new things about how to play from him all the time. What's odd about this song? There is absolutely no bass guitar here, or bass of any kind. The kick holds up the bottom, but I've never seen a recorded contemporary song in this sort of genre without a bass track before.
Incidentally, this reproduction of the recording is fine, but the other one currently on YT (same original recording) has significant flaws. The freq response is way off. This version here fades an entire 8 bars before the original.