MENLO
PARK, CA--March 30, 2002--Mark Kaye's new CD, I Can Love You,
is an energetic blend of neo-soul and Latin and old school funk.
Released on daFunk Records, the album starts with a shout "¡A
bailar!" and dances into a heady Latin rhythm. The upbeat
pace continues throughout the sexy and playful recording.
Kaye lets his imagination run free--creating fantasy worlds populated
by mysterious goddesses, powerful wizards, and wild temptresses.
Dreams, spirituality, love, and passion inspire the songs. The
music is uplifting--clearly expressing emotion and hope.
The
album is mostly a one-man show, displaying Kaye's talents as a
songwriter, singer, keyboardist, percussionist, and producer.
However, Sandy Griffin (whose voice has adorned recordings by
Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, and Al Green) sings background female
vocals on five tracks. Respected San Francisco R&B producer
Jerry Stucker plays rhythm guitar on "Until You've Tried
Me."
In
addition to recording five CDs, Kaye also wrote and starred in
Tales from the Far Country. Grammy-nominated producer Greg Landau
said of the one-man show: "The raw and explosive talent of
Mark Kaye and his original songs and music combine to create the
most unique and entertaining musical comedy I've ever seen."
The
busy and versatile artist also sings and plays a custom guitar
keyboard synthesizer with the Calvin Darkness Band. The '70s and
'80s dance band features Santana's drummer and the horn section
from the Huey Lewis and the News Band. The Calvin Darkness Band
has opened for Elton John, Diana Ross, James Brown, and Chubby
Checker.
Funk
aficionados can listen to MP3s from I Can Love You at daFunk.com.
The Web site also sells the album for $13.95.
Contact:
Mark Kaye
daFunk Records
P.O. Box 2565
Menlo Park, CA 94026
Phone: 650.853.8458
Fax: 650.327.4269
E-mail:
mkdafunk@aol.com www.dafunk.com
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MARK KAYE BAND
Mark Kaye Band led by singer/songwriter keyboard extraordinary Mark Kaye. The Band features some of the funkiest musicians on planet earth. They have released six CD’s on the Dafunk label, one instrumental and five of them with vocals by Mark Kaye.
They have toured extensively in Japan, Australia and Europe. When at home in the San Francisco Bay Area they mainly perform at corporate parties and festivals.
Mark Kaye Band features:
Mark Kaye: Keyboards/Lead Vocals
Mark also performs as the keyboardist and lead singer with EastBay Messengers. The EastBay Messengers features Paul Jackson on the Bass and Mike Clark on the drums from Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters.
Tebo: Bass Guitar
Billy Johnson: Drums
Billy has recorded and performed with Santana, Sly and The Family Stone, MC Hammer, Booker T and the MG’s and many more.
Wilton Rabb: Guitar
Wilton has recorded or performed with Prince, Sly and The Family Stone, Mariah Carey, and Graham Central Station.
