Originally broadcast on Chocolate-Radio.com.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Project, an ad hoc series exploring the creation of certain recordings.  On Saturday 17 July I will be in conversation with David Nathan to discuss his role in the forthcoming, stunning collection of a 9CD box set of the music of Phyllis Hyman.

Creatively traversing the soul/R&B and jazz genres from the mid-‘70s until her passing in the mid-‘90s, with her instantly recognizable and distinctive vocal style, Phyllis developed a solid cadre of discerning music buyers with albums for Buddah, Arista and Philadelphia International Records, along with a number of bonus tracks and guest appearances for a total of (113) tracks. 

Appropriately named "Old Friend - The Deluxe Collection,” this 9CD box has been lovingly created by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan in cooperation with Glenda Gracia, manager & executrix of the Phyllis Hyman estate, who contributes a moving up-close-and-personal essay. Renowned writer Janine Coveney provides a heartfelt tribute with an overview of Phyllis’ music; while SoulMusic Records’ Michael Lewis offers his thoughts on Phyllis’ compelling live performances. In a beautifully - designed box with artwork by Roger Williams along with stellar mastering from Nick Robbins, “Old Friend: The Deluxe Collection” is a fitting celebration of Phyllis Hyman’s contribution through music, to commemorate the anniversary of her 72ND birthday, on 6th July.

Join me as I discuss with David his professional relationship and friendship with the doyenne of soul music, the development of the box set and more, on Saturday 17 July at 8PM, BST on Chocolate-Radio.

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