This is first album from legendary irish singer Kaz Hawkins on the well know Dixiefrog french record blues label. This album represent the artist's works on a period of almost 10 years.
"If you can imagine a cross between Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin and Etta James, you’d be getting somewhere close to describing Kaz Hawkins" Blues & Soul Magazine, UK
"When you discover her voice, you immediately find yourself on the banks of the Mississippi, in the streets of Clarksdale or Memphis, Yet Kaz Hawkins was born in Northern Ireland"
Couleurs Jazz, France.
credits
released April 8, 2022
Album Credits:
1. Pray - ( From LP Feelin' Good 2016)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Mix/Mastering - David Jamison
● Vocals + Backing Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Percussion - David Jamison
2. Because You Love Me - (From LP The Collection 2018)
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
Keyborads - Sam York
3. Feelin' Good - (From LP Feelin' Good 2016)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mixed/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writers - Anthony Newley + Leslie Bricusse
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums - Peter Uhrin
● Bass - Jan Uhrin
● Guitar - Nick McConkey
● Backing Vocals - Deanne Jones, Peter Uhrin + Kaz Hawkins
4. Hallelujah Happy People - (From LP Don't You Know 2017)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
5. Lipstick And Cocaïne - (From LP Live At Park Avenue 2018)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Recorded live at Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast, Northern Ireland
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
6. Believe with Me - (From LP Get Ready 2014)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums, Percussion – David Jamison, Paul Consiglia
● Keyboards – Kevin Breslin
● Bass – Michael McKinney
● Lead Guitar – Nick McConkey
7. Drink with the Devil - (From LP Get Ready 2014)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums, Percussion – David Jamison, Paul Consiglia
● Keyboards – Kevin Breslin.
● Bass – Michael McKinney
● Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Nick McConkey
8. Full Force Gale - BONUS TRACK
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - Wayne Proctor
● Recorded remotely
● Mixed & Mastered by House of Tone Productions, UK
● Writer - Van Morrison
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums - Wayne Proctor
● Bass - Alex Phillips
● Guitar - Stef Paglia
● Keyboards - Jon Trier
● Saxophone - Aaron Liddard
● Trumpet - Simon Finch
● Backing Vocals - Oli Brown
● Percussion - Andrew Banfield
9. Don't Make Mama Cry - (From LP Feelin' Good 2016)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mixed/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writers - Anthony Newley + Leslie Bricusse
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums - Peter Uhrin
● Bass - Jan Uhrin
● Guitar - Nick McConkey
● Backing Vocals - Deanne Jones, Peter Uhrin + Kaz Hawkins
10. River That Sings - (From LP Don't You Know 2017)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
11. Surviving - (From LP Don't You Know 2017)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
12. At Last - (From LP Memories Of 2020)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - Wayne Proctor
● Writers - Mack Gordon, Henry Warren
● Recorded at Superfly Studios, Nottinghamshire by Andrew Bandfield
● Mixed & Mastered by House of Tone Productions, UK
● Writers - Mack Gordon, Henry Warren
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums - Wayne Proctor
● Bass - Alex Phillips
● Guitar - Stef Paglia
● Piano, Rhodes - Sam York
● Baritone & Tenor Sax - Richard Beesley
● Trumpet & Trombone - Bryan Corbett
● Cello - Sarah Huson-Whyte
● Violin - Clair Stanley
13. Something's Gotta Hold On Me - (From LP Memories Of 2020)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - Wayne Proctor
● Writers - Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, Pearl Woods.
● Recorded at Superfly Studios, Nottinghamshire by Andrew Bandfield
● Mixed & Mastered by House of Tone Productions, UK
● Writers - Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, Pearl Woods
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums - Wayne Proctor
● Bass - Alex Phillips
● Guitar - Stef Paglia
● Piano, Hammond, Rhodes - Sam York
● Baritone, Tenor Sax - Richard Beesley
● Trumpet, Trombone - Bryan Corbett
14. Don't You Know - (From LP Don't You Know 2017)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
15. Don't Slip Away - (From LP Don't You Know 2017)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
16. Better Days - (From LP Don't You Know 2017)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Keyboards - Sam York
17. Shake - (From LP Get Ready 2014)
● Producer - Kaz Hawkins
● Co-Producer - David Jamison
● Recorded, mix/mastered at Millstone Studios 43 Derryboy road, Crossgar/Comber BT30 9LH, Northern Ireland.
● Writer - Kaz Hawkins
● Vocals - Kaz Hawkins
● Drums, Percussion – David Jamison, Paul Consiglia
● Keyboards – Kevin Breslin.
● Bass – Michael McKinney
● Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Nick McConkey
Hawkins was born in Belfast but now lives in France. She enjoyed singing at church, and was influenced by her grandmother
singing at home. In her youth, she auditioned for the television show Opportunity Knocks where the musical director told her grandmother to let her listen to Etta James. Her love affair of soul music began here.
Hawkins won the 2018 for Northern Ireland Blues Act of the Year....more
supported by 4 fans who also own “My Life And I (Best Of)”
It's been a while since I bought this album, I've listened to it many times, and it is one of those rare pieces of blues artistry that really gets your foot tapping. I just love it, Drive should be played Loud with the windows down and the wind in your hair. Gets My vote!! krazyken
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