Original Tribute to Rodney Franklin | Jazz Fusion, Funk Keyboard Master & Smooth Soul Grooves

Benvenuti a un nuovo appuntamento della serie Original Tribute, interamente dedicato al talento travolgente, alle tastiere funk e alle atmosfere vellutate di uno dei grandi maestri della Jazz Fusion e dello Smooth Jazz: Rodney Franklin.Pilastro della Columbia Records tra gli anni '70 e '80, Rodney Franklin ha saputo coniugare il virtuosismo del pianoforte con sintetizzatori moderni, ritmiche post-disco e sofisticate sfumature R&B/Soul. In quest'ora ripercorriamo la sua entusiasmante discografia: dal classico intramontabile "The Groove" e la carica di "Felix Leo", alle atmosfere eleganti di "Endless Flight" e la celebre rilettura di "Hill Street Blues". Esploriamo poi la gemma jazz-funk "In the Center", l'intensa e prolungata suite "Song For You", il ritmo travolgente di "Stay on in the Groove", fino alla profondità di "Genesis - A new Day", l'energia di "Windy City", la toccante "Cancion Para Mi Mama" e la perfetta chiusura affidata a "Life Moves On".Un'ora di puro groove, grande classe e tastiere d'autore.A cura di Music Designer Roby Bellini.EnglishWelcome to a brand new edition of Original Tribute, celebrating the keyboard mastery, funky basslines, and smooth crossover jazz of Rodney Franklin.A star composer and pianist for Columbia Records during the golden era of Jazz Fusion and R&B, Rodney Franklin seamlessly blended acoustic piano skill with electric synthesizers and urban soul grooves. This episode highlights his finest moments: starting with his worldwide smash hit "The Groove" and the infectious rhythm of "Felix Leo", flowing into "Endless Flight" and his acclaimed version of "Hill Street Blues". We also journey through early jazz-funk icon "In the Center", the expansive arrangement of "Song For You", the upbeat "Stay on in the Groove", alongside "Genesis - A new Day", "Windy City", the emotional "Cancion Para Mi Mama (Song For My Mother)", and the smooth finale "Life Moves On".A masterclass in 80s jazz-funk, smooth keyboards, and timeless soul energy.Curated by Music Designer Roby Bellini.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Rodney Franklin – The Groove04:49 - Rodney Franklin – Felix Leo10:55 - Rodney Franklin – Endless Flight15:38 - Rodney Franklin – Hill Street Blues19:11 - Rodney Franklin – In the Center23:32 - Rodney Franklin – Song For You32:56 - Rodney Franklin – Stay on in the Groove38:52 - Rodney Franklin – Genesis - A new Day, etc. (1982)48:01 - Rodney Franklin – Windy City54:44 - Rodney Franklin – Cancion Para Mi Mama (Song For My Mother)01:00:54 - Rodney Franklin – Life Moves On#RodneyFranklin #OriginalTribute #JazzFusion #JazzFunk #SmoothJazz #RobyBellini #RadioGeometrieVariabili #80sGrooves #KeyboardMaster