After several years without releasing new material, this CD makes the wait worth it. Everette's 6th release is his best work yet. Although I own all his music, I enjoy this one the most. With a number of new tunes, this original work demonstrates EH's alto sax-voice. Many of EH's guest artists are quite popular (Earl Klugh, George Duke, Norman Brown, Dwight Sills, Paul Jackson Jr.), they never overshadow EH's sound. Personal favorites are Kisses Don't Lie, Back In Your Arms, Hey Yeh.. heck everything on the entire CD!!!! Enjoy!

Once upon a time, there was a group called 101 North, ostensibly under the direction of the legendary George Duke. Their debut album gave rise to the soul classic 'So easy' which I still can't get enough of to this day. Their sophomore release was entitled 'Forever yours'. I shall always remember coming home, and hearing this awesome instrumental coming out of my brothers room. The track was 'Somewhere, sometime', and the sax belonged to one Everette Harp. Such grace, such power, wow, I was literally blown away. Everette has become a true original in the world of Jazz, his signature sound self evident whenever he picks up his horn to assist one of his numerous musical cohorts (see Stanley Clarke's 'Anna', as well as several tracks on the latest release by Regina Belle, although my all-time favourite Everette guest solo was for the Perri Sisters on 'Its been you' (far too brief though). Anyway, back to current affairs and straight out of the blocks, your treated to an uptempo killer called 'Kisses don't lie' with a resonating alto that could only come from Everette. I must admit, having received delivery of this CD some 2 weeks ago, I'm only just getting the time to listen to the tracks individually, and they really are straight out of the top drawer. I sent Everette an email not so long ago, asking why it takes so long between releases.....now I know why. This kind of music takes time to create. I also remember in one of my communicaes to him asking for another vocal outing, and he has duly obliged on the wonderful 'Time of our lives'. This guys talent really is god given. Earl Klugh is featured on yet another stormer entitled 'I remember when'. This track in particular just seeped into my brain one morning whilst I was getting ready for work. Two minutes into the track and I found myself standing next to my bedside CD player and marvelling at how I'd been lured in from afar! There are several other great tracks worthy of mention, particularly his collaboration with Norman Brown. Everette has gone from strength to strength since his incredible self-titled debut set from 1992, and its a great testament to his originality that over the last few years, he has created a truly unique sound that encompasses his love of the Akai EWI Wind Synthesiser. It works so well...just have a listen to 'Back in your arms' and you'll see exactly what I mean. A great effort Everette. Your comittment to the music is clear for all to see. If you keep making it, I'll keep on buying it. Hell Yeah!

What does Everette Harp, Norman Brown, George Duke, Howard Hewitt, Paul Jackson Jr., Earl Klugh, Larry Kimpel, Rex Rideout, "Lil" Jon Roberts, Dwight Sills & Shaun Labelle all have in common? A funky little sumthin' sumthin' called All For You. Everette's star studded debut on A440 Music is filled with smooth, sensual grooves from start to finish. An amazing talent in his own right, his decision to bring a few friends along for the ride was simply an added amenity to an already incredible project.

Word On The Street in association with A440 Music Group would like to invite you to participate in our Everette Harp "All For You" Give-A-Way contest. 10 lucky winners will receive an autographed photograph of Everette along with a copy of his latest CD All For You, which will be autographed as well.

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like Najee and yes David Sanborn (there I said it!), that Bob Baldwin "Brazil Chill" thing, George Benson trying to be Joe, and whatever happened to Branford Marsalis. All For You throws down right out of the gate with Kisses Don't Lie, Harp exhibits excellent musicianship and it's a great tune. Other highlights are Norman Brown's playing on a couple of tracks, the track Can You Hear Me (okay Harp sounds like Kirk Whalum on this but what's wrong with that?). Speaking of washed up, he digs up Howard Hewitt for the bumpin' Groove Control and must have put out an A.P.B. for Earl Klugh and George Duke to play on I Remember When. It's Just the Way That You Love Me rounds out a set of strong playing, well written music and thoughtful production. By the way, this is NOT one of those CD BABY productions where the guy works at UPS during the day and makes a whole cd at night using the synthesized horn and "jazz drums" button on the Yamaha Keyboard he bought at Target. All For You brightens up a sorry 2004 for jazz releases-SNorah Jones releases a country cd and somehow it hits number one on the Jazz Charts and messes everything up for a couple of years....