Monday, May 30, 2011

Neung Jakkawal: Touch Me (2009)

"Neung Jakkawal Saothongyutitum” is one of Thailand's best pianists and keyboardists, also Music Director, Composer, Arranger and Producer for many Thai artists such as Bird - Thongchai, Masha, Ben Chalatit, Nui Ampol, Da Endorphin, Groove Riders, Thaitanium and etc. He has been in the music industry for over 10 years, gathering experience in Soul, Pop, R&B, Funk and Groove music. He has performed in many Jazz Concerts and International Music Festivals.
“Touch Me”, his second album, reflects his feelings through the songs which truly reveal this talented musician’s heart and soul. Neung Jakkawal composed and arranged all the songs which feature Contemporary Jazz music combined with Soul, Pop, R&B, Latin, Funk and Groove music. There are instrumental and vocal songs both in English and Thai. The Thai songs feature Thailand’s top singers including Jennifer Kim, Neung ETC and Tong Pakkaramai. Many of his friends contributed to this album such as the beautiful saxophone solo by Koh Mr. Saxman in the song “Stay with me tonight”, written and sang by Janice B.Javier who also wrote the lyrics for the song “I wanna Be” as well as chorused in the song “My Boyfriend” sang by Jennifer Kim.
Tracklist:
01. Intro [00:36]
02. I Got The Funk [05:56]
03. Groove With You [05:04]
04. Stay With Me Tonight [04:44]
05. Cubana [05:33]
06. Ain't It Funky [06:11]
07. Right Here With Me [05:02]
08. Touch Me [05:33]
09. I Wanna Be [04:54]
10. Rhumba Fiesta [06:24]
11. Deep Into You [04:47]
12. My Boyfriend [04:49]
13. Thai Title [04:10]
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