Irma Thomas - Love Is The Foundation

Irma Thomas — Love Is The Foundation 

180-gram clear vinyl LP

Mixed by Marc Urselli at East Side Sound, New York, NY

Mastered by Alex DeTurk, The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, New York

Plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings!

Tip-on gatefold jacket

"Thomas sounds like a precious jewel placed in an exquisite setting. The whole package is a work of art, from the striking black and white cover photo by Daymon Gardner, a head shot portrait in meticulous detail that seems to reveal something deep and essential in Thomas' character; to the art museum quality graphic design and the opaque pearl vinyl disc that graces your turntable like a designer outfit." — Offbeat

Returning to the studio for her first album in over a decade, soul powerhouse Irma Thomas is back. With vocals that will sweep you away into a different time and space, Irma Thomas is rooted by her phenomenal accompanying band featuring Preservation Hall Jazz Band pianist Kyle Roussel, Johnny Vidacovich on drums, and the late Alfred "Uganda" Roberts on percussion. Roberts and Vidacovich played together since the late '60s as rhythm partners for many of the '60s and '70s R&B greats, including Professor Longhair.

Providing the brass for the album are Andrew Baham on trumpet, Roderick Pauling on saxophone, and Terrence Taplin on trombone. Thomas is supported by vocal backing from Paggy Prine, Sierra Green, and Kyshona Armstrong. And, bridging two great American musical traditions, Paul Defiglia and Stephen Daly join the band to contribute bass and guitar all the way from Nashville.

Musicians:
Irma Thomas, vocals
Johnny Vidacovich, drums
Alfred 'Uganda' Roberts, congas
Kyle Roussel, piano, wurlitzer, B3 organ
Stephen Daly, electric guitar, pedal steel guitar
Paul Defiglia, electric and upright bass

Side A

1. My Love Is

2. I Don't Know

3. It's Too Late

4. Picture On The Wall

5. Perfidia

Side B

1. So Long

2. Don't Go To Strangers

3. Love Is The Foundation

4. Crying Eyes

5. Second Chance

6. Our Day Will Come

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