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Eric Essix - Stride (2022) [Official Digital Download]

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Eric Essix - Stride (2022) [Official Digital Download]

Eric Essix - Stride (2022) [Official Digital Download]
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 49:39 minutes | 555 MB
Jazz | Studio Master, Official Digital Download

Over a period of more than 34 years and 28 full length album releases, Eric Essix has maintained a steady flow of new music that continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Following the success of his Songs From The Deep project, Eric is now set to release his 28th album entitled STRiDE on his Essential Recordings label, again distributed by Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music/UMG.

The album features nine original compositions written by Eric and a lush arrangement of the Bill Withers' classic, Ain’t No Sunshine, featuring fellow Birmingham, AL native and American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Released as a single, the song is currently climbing the Smooth Jazz Charts.

STRiDE showcases a diverse mix of songs ranging from danceable, funk instrumentals, sultry ballads, hints of blues and traditional jazz textures and, as always, a very intentional nod to Eric's gospel roots. "This album is an extension of the Songs From The Deep record in a sense. I made a conscious effort to build on what I did with that project compositionally and maintain the same kind of vibe. Musically, it just felt like a good place to explore a while longer."

Even though STRiDE does not directly have Eric's southern upbringing in the forefront conceptually for this record, the influences and the sound are still essential ingredients in the mix. "Some things will just always be buried in every note I play I think and those down home elements that are inherent in my playing are never going away. I gave up trying be someone other than myself 22 years ago and learned to embrace who I am as a guitarist and an artist. I haven't looked back."

STRiDE has several uptempo standout's with Steady, Coming Home To You, The Light and the title track leading the pack. However, the ballads Until We All Are Free, Slow And Easy and the beautiful 6/8 time, Inside Out (featuring flutist Claudia Hayden and a brilliant synth solo by Grammy winner, Phil Davis), are compelling vehicles for some of Eric's best guitar work on the session.

"I'm not done yet," Eric says. "In fact, when the last record was so well received, I felt I was starting to hit my 'stride' again with my audience and my music. It really inspired me to keep going and I am excited to see how this album will resonate with listeners."

The album release will be supported by a 25 city U.S Tour beginning on July 1, 2022.

TRACKLIST

01. Stride
02. Coming Home To You
03. The Start Of It
04. Ain't No Sunshine
05. Steady
06. Inside Out
07. Until We All Are Free
08. The Light
09. Slow And Easy
10. Import
11. Slow And Easy (Chill)

foobar2000 1.6.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2022-07-01 08:06:19

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Analyzed: Eric Essix / Stride
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR9 -1.20 dB -11.68 dB 4:14 01-Stride
DR8 -1.21 dB -10.96 dB 4:55 02-Coming Home To You
DR8 -1.21 dB -11.32 dB 4:27 03-The Start Of It
DR8 -1.20 dB -11.13 dB 3:58 04-Ain't No Sunshine
DR9 -1.21 dB -11.66 dB 5:10 05-Steady
DR9 -1.20 dB -12.05 dB 5:11 06-Inside Out
DR8 -1.20 dB -11.84 dB 3:54 07-Until We All Are Free
DR8 -1.20 dB -11.01 dB 5:28 08-The Light
DR7 -1.20 dB -10.23 dB 5:33 09-Slow And Easy
DR9 -1.20 dB -11.84 dB 3:54 10-Import
DR8 -1.20 dB -11.08 dB 3:00 11-Slow And Easy (Chill)
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR8

Samplerate: 48000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1566 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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