Emilio Palames "Be who you are" is just an exellent cd. Emilios special "Donald Fagen-like" voice, his exelent piano playing and all the really nice arrangemnts performed by super pro musicians.
You must own this cd!
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Urbane and sophisticated, Emilio Palame Band’s “Be Who You Are” CD is a smart collection of contemporary R&B trading funk grooves with interludes of traditional jazz piano spread over 23 tracks of pure musicality. Boasting influences that range from the lyricism of Billy Strayhorn to the dynamism of Earth, Wind & Fire; “Be Who You Are” is a throwback to an era when musical prowess trumped the constraints of genres and target audiences. On “Runaway” the Palame band invokes a subtle Latin vibe that recalls Chicago (the group), while the brilliant pianism on “Emily’s Dancing Eyes” is but a backdrop to an R&B workout showcasing the bands elastic and nuanced dexterity. Where “Piano Prelude to We Are Love” finds pianist Palame beautifully exploring the richness of Bill Evans-like jazz piano, the electric keys of the full-band version of “We Are Love” swing it in a Stevie Wonder-like direction that smoothly melds the background chorus in grand harmonic convergence. The charged and dynamic “New Day” gives this amazing band a chance to flex its considerable muscle revealing, if nothing else, how the 1-2 punch of great charts in the hands of polished musicians can unlock the oft-hidden depths a song contains. But whether it’s straight-up funk, ‘70’s-grounded R&B, or the classically melodic jazz at the heart of Emilio Palame’s artistry, "Be Who You Are" is a CD that succeeds because it pays tribute to its influences by invigorating the artistry that fueled them.
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I loved this CD.  The music was smooth and the rhythms moved me.  Nothing compares to Palame's keyboards.  This was anonther notch in a great career, but one with his own stamp.  I recommend this CD without hesitation.
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Sometimes there are unsung heroes that need to be recognized.
Emilio Palame is one of those types.
He year after year continues to orchestrate  wonderfully for television and movies in the quiet background allowing others to shine and get all the credit.
This man is a complete  musician.
Finally he has taken the time to put together a great recording of his music.
The music spans over 30 years of compositions and if you can't tell he loves a groove you might have a problem.
His love for artists like Earth Wind and Fire, Ray Charles and Steely Dan are so evident in his music.
If your foot does'nt stop tapping you might visit the doctor for a check-up.
The playing is excellent and all the musicians are wonderful.
I highly recommend this CD.
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