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Been a While

"I don't do as many sideman dates anymore. But Carl's funk/jazz/pop stuff is interesting to me. He's really good, and the guys in his band are really good."

- John Scofield (New London Day)

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"Groove. Funk. Gospel-flavored blues with blackened creole spice. Soul singing. Chunky horns. John Scofield on guitar. That’s what!"

Translation: "Singer and guitarist based in Connecticut, Carl Franklin offers a very good first album in the tradition of Steely Dan but with a good dose of improvisation and more."

Translation: "On 'False Profit', the musicians so serve their instruments that their playing earns only top marks from me."

Translation: "Franklin's sound is not the electronic grungy sound that characterizes some contemporary albums. It remains transparent, coherent and pleasing to the ear. It's a fine mix of jazz, R & B, soul and funk."

"Been a While has become a quiet listening piece."

"Had I heard this disc in 2013 (the year it was released) it might very well have made my “best of the year” list. It’s that good."

"It’s so wonderful when a completely unexpected CD arrives and proves to be real good. And this has happened again, with this CARL FRANKLIN album from the US. His music is soul, r’n’b and some westcoast mixed together. I think of bands and artists like HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS, STEELY DAN and LITTLE RIVER BAND here."

"Carl´s jazz/pop cover of The Beatles 'Drive my car' is awesome. Guitar legend John Scofield is guesting on the fusion trip of 'Chain reaction,' one of the reasons you should check out this album if you´re a fan of jazz and funk. Cool!"

"Fans and first-time listeners will immediately note stylistic similarities to sophisticated pop acts such as Steely Dan, Larry Carlton and Galactic, though there is a distinctive Franklin DNA that works beautifully with the distinctive talents of his core musicians."

"Been a While ... is a thoroughly worthwhile recording that features fine playing, very good material, and a healthy dose of the influence of Steely Dan. For many, that latter quality may well be enough to land this recording on many people's want-lists. But there's enough originality that it does not turn into a kind of tribute album, and there's enough variety to keep it interesting."

"... a continuous dose of smooth vocals, well thought-out articulate lyrics and solos... Lots of commercial potential and very easy to listen to!"

"The grooves are front and center. Each instrument takes its position in the mix. Tight vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Eagles (or maybe Atlanta Rhythm Section) are layered over the funk, adding a bit of chill. Scofield adds his signature licks and supporting comments."

"Carl is the King of Groove here on this release. With top-notch musicians, and a super-soothing voice, it's reminiscent of older Steely Dan, but for 2013. Love it!"

"I've heard some of these songs for years. From their infant stages to this final product, these songs have been a labor of love for Carl. And when a guy as gifted as Carl takes on a labor of love, the finished product is usually well worth the wait. 'Been A While' is no exception. The mixes, the performances, and the songs themselves are all top-shelf."

The Story of Been a While

In February of 2009 I found myself in an unusual spot. I had a week to myself with no parental or other responsibilities. I had just finished writing and arranging a bunch of new songs, so I hired a small handful of fine local musicians to come hang out in the studio for a week and lay down the tracks.

The mantra for this project was “it’s all about the groove.” Forget about the notes. Notes will come if the groove is right. I remember Andy asking me “what do you want me to play here?” The answer was “just be awesome.” The idea being that I wanted the musicians to do what they did best, trying to stay out of the way as much as I could. We recorded for six straight nights starting at around seven, rehearsing for a few hours, stopping for dinner, and then recording until two in the morning. False Profit, The Titanic, Drive my Car, 轻蜂加速器使用方法, and Out of your Way came out of this session. Big Butter and Egg Man was recorded in November 2010 with the same lineup. Waiting for the Summer to Come started as a writing project with Al. I recorded the tracks myself (except for the horns) one day in January 2011. Boogie Groove was another solo studio adventure, being written and recorded in one day in July 2011. I added horns to “Waiting” and 轻蜂加速器使用方法 with the help of Doug Woolverton, who has trumpet solos on Boogie Groove and Big Butter and Egg Man. Doug’s flighty solo on Boogie Groove turned that song from a little shuffle into a true homage to the man who started it all: Louis Armstrong.

We unofficially released Been a While in May 2012 at a concert at the Garde Theater in New London, CT. It was a joint concert with my band and The Franklin Brothers. It was great, but the album needed one more song. I met John Scofield through a mutual friend. He really seemed to like the Franklin Brothers and my solo stuff. To my surprise, he said yes when I asked him to record with us! I co-wrote 2021最新极限加速器破解版可加速多种平台上千游戏-夜河资源网:2021-3-29 · 智能加速 极限加速器疾风加速引擎，采用人工 智能算法精选路径数千节点无需选择 一次点击轻松开启全区服加速 稳定急速 极限加速器采用SDN网络加速服务拥有 全球超过1000+节点覆盖，即使在网络 高峰时段也能拥有稳定的加速效果 专项优化 针对P2P、FPS、RPG、MOBA等不同 的主流游戏类 … for the occasion with my brother Jay, and we rehearsed the band, who were psyched to get to play with Sco. He came to Pwop Studios in May 2013 to lay it down. That was a great day!

- Carl