Description
Two groovy jazz-funk tracks from the 1977 masterpiece album by renowned saxophonist Gary Bartz are now available on a first-ever 12-inch!
Major Keys presents a hidden jazz-funk gem that had never before been released on 12-inch vinyl. Taking us back to 1977, this release features one of the era's defining albums, Gary Bartz's masterpiece "Music is My Sanctuary". The title track from the two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist's LP is an evergreen dancefloor classic, finally receiving its long-awaited 12-inch debut. Remastered and delivered in high-quality sound that DJs will love.
Packed with a collaboration of truly golden players, featuring vocals by Syreeta Wright, percussion by Bill Summers and James Mtume, and arrangements by Larry Mizell. The joy and heartfelt lyrics of this track succinctly express how important music is to people, all underpinned by Gary Bartz's captivating saxophone. Stirring both the mind and body, this is a record you'll want to listen to again and again.
The B-side features the lesser-known "Carnaval De L'Esprit". Showcasing the very essence of jazz-funk, this track truly deserves to be called the sunshine sound. It will lighten even the most weary of souls and exudes a presence that solidifies Major Keys' status as a "must-buy label".
A Music Is My Sanctuary 6:22
B Carnaval De L'Esprit 5:55
Major Keys return with another jazz funk gem that has never before been released on a 12 inch. We go back to 1977 for one of the era defining albums, Gary Bartz magnificent Music is My Sanctuary. The title track from the double Grammy award winning saxophonist’s LP is an evergreen floor filler, finally seeing it’s long overdue 12 inch debut; a remastered, high volume DJ’s delight. Featuring Syreeta Wright on vocals, Bill Summers & James Mtume on percussion with arrangement by the one and only Larry Mizell, we have an assembled players list at the top of their game. The lyrics, joyful and heartfelt sum up exactly what music means to people, all underpinned by that glorious sax. One for the Heads and the feet, it’s a record that you will go back to time and again.
On the flip is the lesser known Carnaval De L'Esprit, a masterclass in jazz funk, this truly is the sunshine sound. It will lighten the weariest of souls and signals Major Keys as a buy on sight label.
