Celebrating 40 years as an acclaimed recording artist, Richard Elliot is back with an inspired new release, Straight Up and Down! This hot-off-the-press Shanachie album looks like another instant classic, chock full of effervescent R&B masterfully infused with jazz, sensual, saxy ballads, poppy little bops and a super-cool duet with guitarist, Paul Brown!
"Very Delicious" kicks things off with a yummy, uptempo jam showcasing Elliot's signature sound. "Tell Me If You Still Care" brings on an old-school jam, all sexy and sweet. Mr. Brown shows up on "High Tide", his trademark slick guitar bouncing back and forth playfully."Beautiful" is indeed just that. A gorgeous, lush ballad of exquisite beauty.
Elliot says, "A lot of my inspiration is based on the idea of living life in a mindful way, which allows you to be sincere in your actions and intentions with other human beings.” This mindful sincerity shows up on every track on this new release.
With loads of experience performing alongside everyone from, Tower of Power, Bonnie Raitt and The Yellow Jackets, while racking up more than 20 Top Ten singles and #1 contemporary jazz albums, this Scottish-born sax powerhouse continues to dazzle with each fresh new recording.
Straight Up and Down ... one of the best in the business and Richard Elliot just keeps getting better!
Vickie van Dyke
Midday Host