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Melvin Sparks
Jazz / Funk / Soul

It's All Good



Mount Vernon, New York
United States

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Member Since6/7/2006
Band Websitemelvinsparks.com
Band Members

Current gigging band

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Melvin Sparks - guitar

Matt Orchestra - B3 organ

Bill Carbone - drums


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 10:00P
Two Boots Bridgeport, Connecticut
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
Cherry Street Wallingford, Connecticut

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Melvin Sparks is more prominent than ever as this new CD "Groove On Up!" This new album reflects his sensational talent for innovation and heart pounding boogaloo-stylings. With many new originals and some reinterpreted bouncing versions of others , this new disc is a masterful work by Melvin Sparks and is sure to find its rightful place in your collection of all-time favorite funk records. With the usual suspects, Melvin again shows us why he is known as the Funkmeister Supreme.

Jazzreview.com review

Guitarist Melvin Sparks is a living legend, acclaimed for his jazz/soul/funk chops, hearkening back to the days when he performed with sax titan Lou Donaldson and a litany of other jazz notabl On this newly released studio set, the guitarist conjures up cheery ramifications via his articulately generated single-note flurries and tuneful themes, such as the alluring and radio-friendly opener MyKias Dance. Its all about the groove, indeed!

Sparks rides atop hot n spicy, groove-laden back-beats and catchy hooks to exemplify his outward purveyance of good cheer. His effervescent rhythmic voicings offer a mini-clinic for soul-jazz wannabes. With master chops, Sparks palette is partly steeped within a retro vibe, witnessed on the 60s Motown-ish piece Ooh Girl, where Nikki Armstrong and Oscar Wright engage in sleek, verse-chorus vocals. Otherwise, the guitarist quotes Chuck Berrys Johnny B Goode riff during his solo on the up-tempo blues-rock composition If It Dont Fit (Dont Force It).

Some of the intentional schmaltz works wonders here! But its Sparks ability to acutely intertwine his masterful technique with a good-timey persona. It all stacks up rather nicely and looms as a determining factor as to why I cannot seem to hit my CD players eject button. Sustainable gratification is the key here!

--Glenn Astarita

Organists include Paul Wolstencroft and Jerry Z. Eric Boliver & Eric Kalb are on the drums and Nikki Armstrong and Oscar Wright contribute vocals to the album.

Melvin Sparks at the Dakota in Minneapolis. April 7, 2005

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Jazz the Ripper organ trio

Jazz the Ripper   organ trio



Nov 19 2009 6:19 PM

Melvin,...Great music,..Thank you for the add. We'll try to catch your band at the upcoming gig @ Cherry St. Wallingford Ct. Best regards,..JtR organ trio.
Garage Noir

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Nov 13 2009 8:14 PM

Welcome to Garage Noir. Your comments are invited.

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Nov 13 2009 6:07 AM

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Lynn Foxx

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Nov 6 2009 11:19 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD MELVIN & GOD BLESS YOU .
SQUIRREL (Congas,Djembe,Kit,Vox,Percussion)

SQUIRREL (Congas,Djembe,Kit,Vox,Percussion)



Nov 5 2009 11:03 PM

Hey!

Just stoppin' through.

Love your music!





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Hope that all is well.

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Nico and Costa

Nico and Costa



Nov 5 2009 11:02 PM

Melvin grazie per aver accettato la mia richiesta, un saluto dal cuore delle dolomiti. Nico Costa
 

Kazamoze

Kazamoze



Nov 5 2009 11:01 PM

thanks for the ad Melvin - and for the great music !
Gustavo Andrade

Gustavo Andrade



Oct 28 2009 3:12 AM

Be welcome, Melvin!
I love your sound, blues brother!
Best regards from Brazil!
Peace!
Gustavo.
LaNora

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Oct 26 2009 9:17 PM

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MICHEL BENEBIG Soul-Jazz organist

Michel Benebig



Oct 26 2009 9:17 PM

Hello Melvin,
How are you doing !?..
Best regards,
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Dean Kreplin Sr.



Sep 30 2009 11:35 PM


 

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Sep 30 2009 11:34 PM

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Sep 28 2009 4:21 AM

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Sep 22 2009 6:15 PM

THANKS FOR ADD...MY NEW FRIEND !

GOOD MUSIC !!!

M A M Y K Ô !!!

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Gaetano Crapanzano



Sep 21 2009 5:30 AM

thanks for the add!!;)big respect!!
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Sep 8 2009 3:00 AM

Melvin, Thank you for the add. New websites and shows posted. Orgone
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Aug 28 2009 3:54 PM


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Aug 24 2009 9:47 AM

Many thanks for the add! B.
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Aug 13 2009 11:34 PM

Hi Melvin Sparks 
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
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Michael Elterman



Aug 4 2009 1:56 AM


Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing. As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven. Peace Michael

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Aug 4 2009 1:55 AM

Just passing on a big hello from Lemon-J!
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