Having had an interest in the West-Coast sound of the late 70s, Dutch musician/producer Phil Martin always felt like creating his own take. Instead he produced incredible soul and jazz for The Jazzinvaders and Laura Vane & The Vipertones. But when he met singer Lo van Gorp, who’s sang backing vocals for artists like Paul Carrack, Chaka Khan & Al Jarreau, he knew he found the perfect vocal fit.
Capturing the Californian sun on a roadtrip back to the 70s, their new single adds a touch of suave disco to their feel-good vibes. Akin to Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, they blend a jazz-infused rhythm and bright sax with silken, multi-vocal harmonies. Taken from their album “Sentimental Fools”, this groove is ideal to close your eyes and dream about tropical palm trees and sunlit days.
From her album “So Romantic” (1984):
From his upcoming album “Surrounded By Time”, to be released on 23 April 2021: