Jon Lucien - "Song For My Lady" (1975)

Jon Lucien (1942-2007) was a baritone Jazz and Soul vocalist originally from Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands, and known best for the spacey romantic ballad "Rashida". If nothing else, Lucien was about as silky smooth as anyone could ever hope to be in the vocal department. Imagine, if you will, this recipe: 1 part Nat King Cole, 1 part Teddy Pendergrass, 1 part Nate Dogg, 1 part Codeine. 100% Lucien.

Song For My Lady is Jon Lucien's fourth release, and his first on Columbia records. The back cover of the record features an immensely glowing review of Lucien's talents from none other than Herbie Hancock, who has referred to Lucien as "the man with the golden throat." Hancock also co-wrote the song "Maiden Voyage" on this album, which was sampled famously by MF DOOM on his Special Herbs series.  

When I say that Jon Lucien's Jazz is smooth, I don't mean to imply that this is easy listening. He was more G-Funk than Kenny G.

As Q-Tip would say, 

                             "Lucien, Lucien, Lucien, Lucien...

                                                         You

                                                                              Should

                                                                                                         Know."

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