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Not too long ago while visiting Chicago on business, I met legendary music manager/publisher/producer Eddie Thomas-who made music history as manager of the legendary Impressions during the 1960's and co-founder of Curtom Records with the prolific and sadly depart-ed Curtis Mayfield. Eddie played for me a cassette of a smooth yet spiritual tune called "It's All Right" by Maurice & The ET Group, a vocal quintet that has combined gospel music with contemporary pop & jazz elements. Maurice & The ET Group share similar musical & spiritual back- grounds. Lead singer Maurice Jackson sang with the Independents (of"Leaving Me" fame) before answering the call to ministry in 1976 (he was ordained in 1984). Felicia Jackson-Jones (contralto) recorded withTyrone Dickerson & The Christian Fellowship Choir for six years. Barry Burford (Tenor) attended Chicago's famed Harlan High School (the Five Stairsteps"alma mater) and recorded a number of discs with the group Nimbiss with Charles Riley and Barry's late brother Kevin. Maurice's eldest daughter Loysanne Jackson-Mahone (Soprano) has recorded with him as a background singer as well as lead. Maurice's daughter Nicole Jackson McClinton (Soprano) rounds out the quartet- she spent her early performing years on the theatre stage while in college and had a role in the Indigo Theatre's play "The Colored Museum." Maurice Jackson - Lead Vocalist Felicia Jackson-Jones - Contralto Nicole Jackson-McClinton - Soprano Loysanne Jackson-Mahone-Soprano Barry Burford - Tenor Mike Logan-Arranger/Piano & Keyboards Khari Parker - Drums Lamar Jones - Bass Gerey Johnson - Guitar John Corcoran - Flute on "It's All Right" Executive Producers - Verlene & Eddie Thomas Co- Producer - Alvin Thomas Engineer - Matthew Prock - Hinge Studio/Chicago, Il. Mastering - Danny Leake Liner Notes - Kevin L Goins Trade Mark Design - Tao Shih (The ET Logo) Make -Up Artist - Robin Winer Graphics&Photography- Mark Battrell (Battrell Photography) Not too long ago while visiting Chicago on business, I met legendary music manager/publisher/producer Eddie Thomas-who made music history as manager of the legendary Impressions during the 1960's and co-founder of Curtom Records with the prolific and sadly depart-ed Curtis Mayfield. Eddie played for me a cassette of a smooth yet spiritual tune called "It's All Right" by Maurice & The ET Group, a vocal quintet that has combined gospel music with contemporary pop & jazz elements. Maurice & The ET Group share similar musical & spiritual back- grounds. Lead singer Maurice Jackson sang with the Independents (of"Leaving Me" fame) before answering the call to ministry in 1976 (he was ordained in 1984). Felicia Jackson-Jones (contralto) recorded withTyrone Dickerson & The Christian Fellowship Choir for six years. Barry Burford (Tenor) attended Chicago's famed Harlan High School (the Five Stairsteps"alma mater) and recorded a number of discs with the group Nimbiss with Charles Riley and Barry's late brother Kevin. Maurice's eldest daughter Loysanne Jackson-Mahone (Soprano) has recorded with him as a background singer as well as lead. Maurice's daughter Nicole Jackson McClinton (Soprano) rounds out the quartet- she spent her early performing years on the theatre stage while in college and had a role in the Indigo Theatre's play "The Colored Museum." Maurice Jackson - Lead Vocalist Felicia Jackson-Jones - Contralto Nicole Jackson-McClinton - Soprano Loysanne Jackson-Mahone-Soprano Barry Burford - Tenor Mike Logan-Arranger/Piano & Keyboards Khari Parker - Drums Lamar Jones - Bass Gerey Johnson - Guitar John Corcoran - Flute on "It's All Right" Executive Producers - Verlene & Eddie Thomas Co- Producer - Alvin Thomas Engineer - Matthew Prock - Hinge Studio/Chicago, Il. Mastering - Danny Leake Liner Notes - Kevin L Goins Trade Mark Design - Tao Shih (The ET Logo) Make -Up Artist - Robin Winer Graphics&Photography- Mark Battrell (Battrell Photography) Track List: 1. It's Been Revealed 2. I Won't Be Lonely Anymore 3. It's All Right 4. I'm So Glad I'm Saved 5. He 6. Peace Be Still 7. I Do Suggested CDs:Other Genres: |