ROB AND THA SOUL BROTHER

Robert (Rob) James, producer, songwriter, and engineer, and Sandy (Tha Soul Brother) Anderson, bass player, musician, songwriter, began collaborating in 1996. Rob has produced artists such as Crown Heights Affair, Tanya Gardner (Heartbeat) and the Latin sensation group, Proyecto Uno. Sandy played and wrote songs with groups such as Unlimited Touch, which he founded, Odyssey, France Joli, Marion Meadows, Slave, Cab Calloway, Enchantment, Entouch, R.O.P. and others.

In 1999 Rob and Tha Soul Brother produced two songs on the Proyecto Uno CD Four. After some frustrating experiences, Rob and Tha Soul Brother decided to produce their own CD-- Show Some Luv , a 2 CD set. Groove to the R&B on CD #1, then relax and mellow out to the Cool Jazz on CD #2. We know you'll enjoy the music!

ABOUT ROB

Evolving from the humble beginings of funky, rhythm guitarist, producer, engineer, arranger, song writer and singer. Rob's musical industry knowledge has bought him to work with and associated with many famous and legendary names in the business.

MOST NOTED:

Peer Southern Music Publishing, Dick Scott Entertainment, Donnie Linton's Management and Hogland Records, where Rob was appointed a brief but top position by Donnie Linton as manager of distribution, Mr. Henry Nash, former manager of Little Richard, the Isley Brothers, Millie Jackson and Wilson Pickett, Latin icons Proyecto Uno, Soul R&B/Disco group Crown Heights Affair, Tanya Gardner, Cherokee, Rayvon, World renowned engineers Gregg Mann, Ed Miller, to name a few. Universal Music Group "Latin America" Warner Electric Asylum Records US. UK Bigbeat Records, Beggars Banquet Records UK, Jelly Bean Benitez's Jellies Jam Music Publishing, H.O.L.A Recordings US.

THA SOUL BROTHER - SANDY ANDERSON

WHO HE IS:

Sandy “Tha Soul Brother” Anderson is a member of an elite class of musicians—THE GIFTED. The world's most versatile bass player, BAR NONE. Blessed with incredible talent, he can, literally, play any kind of music, anywhere, anytime, without rehearsal, and play it perfectly!

Born in the Bronx, playing the saxophone his mother scrimped and saved to buy for him at age 14, he instantly became a local hero, in demand by several local bands. He began playing bass guitar and increased his demand. (His mother painted a mustache on him so he could get into the clubs where he played).

EXPERIENCE:

Writing songs and performing as Bass Player and Background Vocalist in “Unlimited Touch” gave him a brief taste of fame and exposure to the darker side of the music business. Artists and writers were not always adequately or fairly compensated for their work and missed out on royalties over the years. Lessons were learned that were carried through life.

Over the years he has played with many successful artists, including: ONE WAY, SKKY, GARY “U.S.” BONDS, WILSON PICKETT, DUKE ELLINGTON BAND, THE DRIFTERS, LITTLE ANTHONY, THE STRYKERS, SYLVESTER, CALYPSO ROSE, SANDY AND PAPO, PROYECTO UNO, GROOVE THEORY, INDIGALAS, MARION MEADOWS, EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING, BABA OLATUNJI, OMAR HAKIM, MIKE CLARKE, FREDDIE JACKSON, MELISSA MORGAN, PHYLLIS HYMAN, THE COASTERS, CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR, CAB CALLOWAY, SLAVE.

You can hear his unique bass and vocal style on:

•  Proyecto Uno – Four (1999)

•  M.O.P. – Firing Squad (1996)

•  France Joli – Now (1994)

•  Unlimited Touch – Unlimited Touch (1993)

•  Entouch – All Nite (1989)

•  Enchantment – Enchanted Lady (1982)

•  Odyssey – Happy Together (1982)

My biggest hero:

When asked who he admires, Sandy does not hesitate. My biggest hero is JACO PASTORIUS, an all-time great among bass players, a legend in his own time, whose career was far too short for those of us who loved to hear him play. And Jaco could PLAY… "I was privileged to study under him. His death was a personal loss.”

Sandy studied under Percy Jones, (Brand X), another hero. He admires many other bass players, including Victor Wooten, Stu Hamm, Brian Bromberg, Bill Dickens, Jeff Berlin, Reggie Wooten, Doug Wimbush, T.M. Stevens, Stanley Banks, and Anthony Jackson.

SHOW SOME LUV has arrived! This double CD is packed with R&B and Cool Jazz hits that have taken the art of making music to another level. The music world is indeed blessed to have the incredible talent of Sandy “Tha Soul Brother” Anderson and now you have the opportunity to reap the benefits of his hard work and immerse yourself in some of the best music out there.