Andre Gibson - Apart: Demos (1980-1984)

Andre Gibson - Apart: Demos (1980-1984)Recorded in various basements and professional studios around Chicago between 1980 and 1984, the Apart Demos documents 12 intimate and stripped down sketches, demos and unreleased tracks by Andre Gibson and the Universal Togetherness Band as they pivoted to solo careers. From heartfelt tributes to lovers adorned by a silky Fender Rhodes to disco party starters about spiritual gratitude, Andre Gibson universally let's us into his heart and brings it

as well as it's innovative use of the piano as a lead rock instrument

Not only do you get all sixteen original tracks

Tito Puente And His Latin Ensemble Special Guest George Shearing - Mambo Diablo Bass - Bobby Rodriguez / Bongos

specializing in Ska

while her collaboration with Bryson Tiller adds even more depth to the project

this album captures her genre-defying brilliance

timed right on the back of some of his most recent stellar remixes for James Hype

who departed from the band in 2005

the singer and songwriter born Aaron Livingston

who update the NU Disco

he and his Bloodclot compatriots deliver a furious collection that hits hard on every level

highlighting their ability to reinterpret their own work while maintaining the emotional core that has always resonated with listeners