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A Very Special Night

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Released: Jan 1, 2008

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A Very Special Night
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Fiesta
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Bumped Up to First Class
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Genre: Funk / Jazz / Soul
Location ROANOKE, Virginia, Un
Profile Views: 77061
Last Login: 12/21/2012
Member Since 8/23/2006
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnN0cm9rZWxhbmQuY29t
Record Label Strokeland Records
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.......... ........Veteran ..Tower of Power.. baritone saxophonist, ..Stephen 'Doc' Kupka.., has assembled an outstanding group of performers, dubbed ..The Strokeland Superband.. and he created an independent record label to go with it... ..The purpose is simple: Doc is a prolific songwriter and Strokeland gives him additional opportunities to work with musicians, vocalists and arrangers that he enjoys working with. .. ..The big winners are fans of the sound of classic soul music music and big horn sections. This site showcases releases from Strokeland Records, as well as the music of an extended family of performers that also cherish the feeling that only soul music can provide... ................NEW!!..DOC KUPKA PRESENTS..... DOC GOES HOLLYWOOD..featuring JOHN LEE SANDERS & THE WILLIAM ROSS ORCHESTRA..NOW SHIPPING!!.... ....STROKELAND RECORDS....www.strokeland.com..........Best known as a founding member of the legendary Oakland, California horn band “Tower of Power” and a prodigious songwriter, Stephen “Doc” Kupka has once again pulled together the best of the best for this, his latest Strokeland Records release. This release, however, is a major departure from Doc’s trademark East Bay Soul or “snap funk” style. A personal dream of Doc’s for over twenty years, Doc Goes Hollywood is a collection of lush ballads in a modern “Great American Songbook” style... ..In the style of the great classic American songbook, these are finely-crafted songs where melody is king and every lyrical turn of phrase has been lovingly crafted to be the best it can be. Written, performed, and engineered to stand the test of time, these songs exude true musical and emotional depth... ..Doc Kupka called on his friend and “A-list” Hollywood composer, arranger, and music director, William Ross, to provide full orchestral arrangements. Mr. Ross (whose credits also include Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, and top Hollywood films such as “Ladder 49”, “Forrest Gump”, and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”) delivered arrangements that are simply stunning. Fresh from serving as Music Director for the 2007 Academy Awards, Mr. Ross conducted the William Ross Orchestra through these beautiful arrangements at the Robert Irving Studio in California. Full string, woodwind, and brass sections provide a depth and emotional presence that today’s synthesizers and samples simply cannot match... ..Canadian resident blues artist John Lee Sanders turns in a masterful performance on lead vocals in this setting. In addition to his tasteful and soulful lead vocals, John Lee also arranged and performed all of the background vocals himself. These are some of the best vocal arrangements you’re likely to hear anywhere... ..Tower of Power drummer, David Garibaldi; bassist Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Phil Collins); pianist Chris Caswell (John Williams); and jazz guitarist Ray Obiedo comprised the all-star rhythm section, with additional guitar parts by former Inner City Records artist Ray Wilkes, and keys by Robert Irving. Tower of Power alums Mic Gillette and Lee Thornburg, along with David Woodford, Nick Lane, Paul Colicchio, and the Funky Doctor himself, Stephen Kupka, provided the world-class horns................... ...... ............Photo by Frank Anzalone.... ..STROKELAND FEATURES MUSIC FROM:.. .. ..Strokeland Superband.. ..DoctorfunK.. ..Mic Gillette.. ..Bruce Conte.. ..Roger Smith.. ..Lon Bronson All-Star Band.. ..Smith & Lane.. ..Patrick Allen.. ..Hip Service.. ..Fred Ross.. ..Alias Smith & Lane.. ..David K. Mathews.. ..SAGE.. ..Jeff Tamelier.. ..Larry Braggs.. ..Ron E. Beck.. ..Zen Blues Quartet.. ..Smith & Lane.. ..Jack Mack and the Heart Attack.. ..PLUS GREAT NEW ARTISTS AND RELEASES!!.. .. ....STROKELAND RECORDS - www.strokeland.com.... ......Strokeland Records..............Promote Your Page Too...... .. .. .. ..
Members
Stephen "Doc" Kupka, President; Steve Finch, Director of Operations
Influences
East Bay Soul and Funk
Sounds Like
Stephen "Doc" Kupka, Tower of Power, Strokeland Superband, DoctorfunK, Glenn Walters, Frank Biner, Smith & Lane, Mic Gillette, Bruce Conte, Roger Smith, Lon Bronson, Mingo Fishtrap, Chad Rager Groove, SAGE ....New Releases Available At Strokeland.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....The Making Of Doc Goes Hollywood.... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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Dec 21

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Everyone here at Strokeland Records, wishes each and everyone, a Happy Holiday Season!!!!
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Dec 05

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"Doc Goes Vegas" now available!!! Recorded LIVE on September 15, 2011 at the Ovation Room in the Green Valley Ranch Casino, "DOC GOES VEGAS" is a great collection of new tunes along with smoking versions of some TOWER OF POWER classics. T...he iconic LON BRONSON ALL-STAR BAND is joined on stage by very special guests LARRY BRAGGS, DAVID GARIBALDI, FRANCIS "ROCCO" PRESTIA, TOM E. POLITZER, JEFF TAMELIER, CHUCK HANSEN, and the Funky Doctor himself, STEPHEN "DOC" KUPKA. "Bonus DVD" included. For more on the CD go to: http://lnk.ms/dfpGS

Doc Kupka Presents - DOC GOES VEGAS

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Doc Kupka Presents 'Doc Goes Vegas', a smoking collection of Soul and R&B tunes recorded live in Las Vegas by the iconic Lon Bronson All-Star Band and featuring present and former members of the legendary Tower of Power.

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Nov 28

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Strokeland is now taking pre-orders for Doc Goes Vegas. Orders will ship on Tuesday, December 4. Guests at the release party concert on Thursday will be able to purchase CDs at the show and have them autographed. For more info click the link below.

Doc Kupka Presents - DOC GOES VEGAS

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Doc Kupka Presents 'Doc Goes Vegas', a smoking collection of Soul and R&B tunes recorded live in Las Vegas by the iconic Lon Bronson All-Star Band and featuring present and former members of the legendary Tower of Power.

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Nov 26

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Doc Goes Vegas Coming Soon!!! The official release date for Doc Goes Vegas will be Monday December 3rd, available at Strokeland Records. The
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Doc Goes Vegas Coming Soon!!! The official release date for Doc Goes Vegas will be Monday December 3rd, available at Strokeland Records. The
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