Rare Silk - New Weave (1983)

The Grammy nominated debut album of Rare Silk, turned out to be the best vocal jazz record of the eighties, still a pleasure to listen. With high-class musicians including Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker and Ronnie Cuber backing up their exceptional vocal performance, original lyrics written for instrumental pieces and fantastic vocal arrangements, Rare Silk created a collectible rare gem with “New Weave”.
The interpretation of Stanley Turrentine’s “Sugar” is probably the best version of this song.

It boggles my mind why the jazz vocal group Rare Silk is not still together and recording. And furthermore, why they are not international stars. The quality of voice, the vocal and instrumental arrangements are glorious. I can, and have listened to "New Weave" countless times beginning in the 80's when I first bought it as an LP. This is a classic pure and simple. Right up there with the crystalline jazz interpretations and expressions of the great Bill Evans.


A1. New York Afternoon - 3:46
A2. Red Clay - 5:35
A3. You Know It's Wrong - 3:32
A4. Lush Life - 5:53

B1. Joy! - 3:48
B2. (I Can Recall) Spain - 4:58
B3. Sugar - 5:16
B4. Happying - 4:45
B5. D.C. Farewell - 2:22

Musicians / Personnel :

Alto Saxophone – Lawrence Feldman
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
Trumpet – Randy Brecker
Baritone Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber
Percussion – Dave Charles
Guitar – Bruce Forman
Bass – Kim Stone
Drums – Michael Berry
Keyboards – Eric Gunnison
Vocals – Gaile Gillaspie, Marguerite Juenemann, MaryLynn Gillaspie, Todd Buffa

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