The 12-piece Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra featuring Willy Jordan returns with their powerful songwriting synergy and unmistakable retro-soul sound.
Based out of San Francisco, California The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra was founded in 2007 by guitarist/songwriter Anthony Paule after a fateful phone call from his friend, Noel Hayes. The call was simply to request a backing band for Philadelphia soul and blues singer, Frank Bey, who was coming to San Francisco to perform at Biscuits and Blues.
Nineteen years, seven albums, nineteen Blues Music Award nominations, dozens of trips to Europe, and many festival shows later, The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra is a widely recognized and respected musical powerhouse. Inspired by authentic Soul and Blues recordings of the '60s and '70s, this dramatic horn driven extravagant act took shape.
Known for having great, authentic singers, the incomparable vocalist Willy Jordan is the newest orchestra vocalist. Having worked with Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio (which garnered him two Grammy Award nominations) and John Lee Hooker among others, Jordan holds court from a throne previously occupied by Wee Willie Walker, Frank Bey, and Terrie Odabi. His commanding vocals and unpretentious stage presence give audiences an honest, fresh, heartfelt experience.
Track Listing
Still Smellin' Smoke Too Late Stranger You Lie Like a Rug Bigger Guitar What Can We Do? The Heart Never Says Goodbye Secret If It Ain't One Thing It's Two Walkin' You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You Blue Mood Indica
