TONY O'MALLEY "Nagenna" CD

★Supervision and commentary: Kanazawa Toshikazu (Light Mellow)

The latest album from this veteran of blue-eyed soul, one of the founding members of Kokomo, one of the UK's leading funk bands, and also a member of Arrival and 10cc! A superb soul album with a bittersweet voice!

"An unknown living legend of the UK blue-eyed soul scene, now asking veteran Japanese rock fans to reveal his talents! This is the culmination of his 55-year career as a member of Kokomo and Arrival, and as a support for 10c.c. He is also pleased to hear the participation of Neil Hubbard (guitar) and Frank Collins (back vocals), his old friends from his Kokomo days!" -- Kanazawa Toshikazu

His unique voice and fakie piano playing were the key to the sound of UK soul pioneer Kokomo. The latest album by singer/pianist Tony O'Malley, who is influenced by artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Richard Tee, and Steely Dan. His husky voice is very tasteful, and this is a soulful, funky, mellow, and fulfilling album. A must-listen for Brit Funk and Soul fans!