{"product_id":"brian-jackson-gotta-play","title":"Brian Jackson: Gotta Play","description":" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Roberts Music Group (RMG) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2000 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBrian Jackson: Gotta Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBrian Jackson: Gotta Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eRoberts Music Group (RMG)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eRMG 1018-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary Jazz \/ Neo-Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrian Jackson is a veteran keyboardist, composer and producer whose work blends jazz, soul and funk influences. This release credits him prominently and shows collaborations with noted artists such as Roy Ayers and Gil Scott-Heron. The presentation on the packaging highlights Jackson as a central creative force and lists production and recording credits that underscore his role in shaping the music. The record reflects Jackson's focus on groove, melodic keyboards and collaborative arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGotta Play is a 2000 release that mixes full songs, guest features and short interludes into a cohesive album statement. The record includes guest spots from Roy Ayers and Gil Scott-Heron, and balances vocal tracks with instrumental moments and spoken interludes. Production credits list Brian Jackson alongside Trevor Shaun Holder and Don Martin, with executive production by Barry L. Roberts, and recording credited to Back Pocket Studios in New York City. The album combines contemporary jazz textures with soulful grooves and nods to classic funk and R\u0026amp;B.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExecutive producer: Barry L. Roberts\u003cbr\u003eProducers: Brian Jackson, Trevor Shaun Holder, Don Martin\u003cbr\u003eAssociate producer: Tristan Leral\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at: Back Pocket Studios, New York City\u003cbr\u003eEngineer: Tristan Leral\u003cbr\u003eAssistant engineers: Yohay Ben-Dov, Jay Giannini, Harold Graham\u003cbr\u003eMastering engineer: Butch Jones\u003cbr\u003eArt design: Jill Kalish\u003cbr\u003ePhotographers: Barry L. Roberts, Bill Bell\u003cbr\u003eVery special thanks: Peter Yaro\u003cbr\u003eExtra special thanks: Theo Collins\u003cbr\u003eCan't forget: David Kowlessar\u003cbr\u003eDistribution: Sumthing Distribution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eIntro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eGotta Play (featuring Roy Ayers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eKama Sutra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eInterlude #1 - My Idea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0:23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eMoody Too\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eFeelin U (Radio Edit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eFree 4 Fall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eInterlude #2 - Old School Conversation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0:56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eParallel Lean (featuring Gil Scott-Heron)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eHome Is Where The Hatred Is (Gil Scott-Heron)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eYada Yada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eOutstanding (featuring Roy Ayers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eDeelushuss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:33\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eNum's Interlude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3:33\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eFeelin U (Long Version) - BONUS TRACK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Roberts Music Group (RMG)","offers":[{"title":"Used, But Great Condition In Sleeve","offer_id":51499848859926,"sku":"134800","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260704175357332c557ad64f8c.jpg?v=1783212905","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/brian-jackson-gotta-play","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}