Pennal Johnson - Conversations: Live In Chicago (2016)

This album showcases a phenomenal bassist (PJ) who has clearly mastered a fusion of jazz, funk, adult contemporary and rock 'n' roll! The album Conversations - Live in Chicago portrays excellent forward-thinking tracks, with extremely competent and intuitive playing. PJ is by far an innovator using the electric bass! This album is a MUST! PJ (Pennal Johnson) is a Bassist, writer & entrepreneur from Chicago's West Side. PJ was selected to be the bass player for The Chicago All-City Jazz Band from 1984 to 1987. During this time PJ received numerous awards which include The Outstanding Soloist Award at the Midwest Jazz Festival and Outstanding Musician of the Year from All City Jazz Band of Chicago. PJ has had the opportunity to perform with the talents of Andre and Sandra Crouch, Kurt Carr and Abraham Laboriel, to name a few. Currently, PJ is touring the USA and abroad with his own band PJ & Soul. This album defines the talent of bassist (PJ) who has clearly mastered a fusion of jazz, funk, adult contemporary and rock 'n' roll! The album Conversations - Live in Chicago portrays excellent forward-thinking tracks, with extremely competent and intuitive playing. PJ is by far an innovator using the electric bass! This album is a MUST!

Tracklist:

1. I Am Somebody (0:56)
2. Are We' Movement I (2:51)
3. The Covering (6:41)
4. Cissy Strut (5:40)
5. On The Way There (5:56)
6. Amazing Grace (0:42)
7. Are We' Movement II (2:28)
8. Respect - We Love You Rev Jesse Jackson (4:11)
9. Nasty Funk (6:53)
10. Mothership Connection - Star Child (5:04)
11. Come Together (3:26)
12. Come Together - Reprise (2:39)
13. Are We Movement III (2:51)
14. Lead Me Guide Me (3:56)
15. Gonna Fly Now (4:03)
16. Are We' (8:13)