Stone Walters

I saw this over the weekend on ‘Live from Abbey Road’ and fell in love with it. It reminded me of the time I first heard Herbie Hancock’s cover of ‘Norwegian Wood’ by the Beatles from his ‘The New Standard’ album.

I was studying at Berklee in Boston, Massachusetts, at the time and It was a quiet and mild October evening, at that point in the year where Summer finally surrenders to Autumn. Outside my dorm room the the leaves on the trees had turned to that golden, burnt-orange brown, so characteristic of a New England Autumn, and Herbie’s playing just danced gently through the air. It was incredible.

On this song Herbie is joined by the British songstress Corinne Bailey-Rae. She is an incredible artist and sounds so beautiful on this song. I’m a big fan!

If you get the chance check out her version of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Creepin’. You can find it over at www.strippedmusic.com/arch_corinnebaileyrae.html .

Once again - simply beautiful.

Another great and funky tune from Sam Sparro who brought us the modern classic “Black & Gold”. He’s currently on the road promoting his album. Check him out if this is your kind of thing.

And here’s “Black & Gold”.

A nice little track to enjoy the heat of summer with, or based on the weather outside my window wish summer would stay for more than 5 mins!

Natty’s debut album “Man Like I” is out this week for £5 from selected digital stores. Close your eyes, turn it up and picture yourself on some hot beach somewhere…then head over to lastminute.com!!!

Back from a much coveted opening slot for Mary J. Blige on her UK tour here and a spot on the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy here is the UK’s very own Bryn Christopher with ‘The Quest’ (Out June 9th in the UK).