Roger Webb

• Pressed on 140g Black Vinyl

The Roger Webb Sound’s Moonshade is one of the coolest records ever. Originally appearing via the legendary De Wolfe library in 1971, it’s a sumptuous jazz-soul-funk instrumental set, full of melodic, melancholic yet sun-drenched songs, rich with color and contrast. It was composed by self-taught jazz pianist Roger Webb and features vocal performances by Barbara Moore – that’s right, the powerhouse library music duo! It makes Moonshade the perfect precursor and accompaniment to Barbara Moore’s eternal classic, Vocal Shades And Tones.

Moonshade is a phenomenal showcase of Brit maestro Webb’s own roots in jazz. Those roots are served up here with a plethora of fast-stepping rhythms that truly give flight to the vocals of Barbara Moore, as they soar in wonderful ways. Moore sings wordlessly throughout, allowing her voice to act like another instrument in concert with the horns and keyboards elevating the fine arrangements. This is a deeply beautiful record.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Sunshine
• A2. Gentle Eyes
• A3. Heavy Lace
• A4. Yesterday
• A5. Petal Soft
• A6. Coaster
• A7. Grey Sigh
• A8. Sweet Thing

• SIDE B
• B1. Cough Drop
• B2. Moon Shade
• B3. Sapphire
• B4. Interweave
• B5. Musette
• B6. Reminiscence
• B7. 7.30 For 8.00
• B8. Sparky