{"product_id":"simply-stated-hard-cd-copy","title":"Simply Stated ( New Hard CD Copy)","description":"\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe album starts with \u003ci\u003eBossa Awhile\u003c\/i\u003e, an uptempo smooth jazz tune with a peremptory melody and a pushing keyboard loop.\u003ci\u003e Chillin After Eight\u003c\/i\u003e slows down the tempo laying down the right foundation for Gerald \"Gman\" Garvis' muted trumpet. Award-winning trumpeter Gerald Chavis currently performs and teaches in the Wilmington, Delaware - Philadelphia, PA area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMajorca\u003c\/i\u003e was originally recorded for Ronny Smith's album \u003ci\u003eLaid Back\u003c\/i\u003e. The original version is more dainty while the remix version wins by an awesome flute arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003eWalter Becker and Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) composed \u003ci\u003eJosie\u003c\/i\u003e for their groundbreaking album \u003ci\u003eAja\u003c\/i\u003e (1977). One of the seldom tunes on which Walter Becker performs a guitar solo. Categorized as jazz rock the tune attracted many guitarists worldwide like Larry Carlton, Chieli Minucci or Steve Saluto. Ronny calls his version Josey and gives it a funky attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaidback\u003c\/i\u003e is the second tune taken from the album Laid Back. The remix version tightens the melody up by reducing the theme to the guitar loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe's So Special \u003c\/i\u003ewas taken from the album Got Groove. While the original has a strong R\u0026amp;B character, forms Ronny the remix version to a more jazzy guitar tune and enriched it with Garvis' flugelhorn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimply Stated\u003c\/i\u003e is a mellow ballade with a laidback elegance. Vernell \"Dooder\" Mincey's work on drums showcases a brilliant complexity. Vernell is on the verge of becoming one of the most powerful musicians of his time. Vernell accredits his success in part to prominent musicians such as Dennis Chambers and Dave Weckl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFallin' In Love With Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e (penned by Jonathan Butler) is a heartfelt gospel interpretation of singer William Banks. A vocalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewith a remarkably clear and strong voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunny How Time Flies\u003c\/i\u003e is the second vocal tune on this otherwise instrumental album. Ronny Smith performs his guitar loops in his own professional manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\\n\r\\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eSimply Stated offers Ronny Smith's new compositions and some remixes of his earlier tunes. A guitarist in a good progress. Let's see \u003ci\u003ewhich\u003c\/i\u003e avenue he is following in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491384164625,"sku":"6642410229","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/4648\/0913\/files\/1400x1400_2.jpg?v=1746206769","url":"https:\/\/ronnysmith.myshopify.com\/products\/simply-stated-hard-cd-copy","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}