2010-09-13
Marc Anthony Thompson used to perform in California under his given name, but since moving to New York, he uses the moniker Chocolate Genius. Included under this moniker is a loose conglomerate of supporting artists. This musical collective has at times included John Medeski, Chris Whitley, Meshell Ndgeocello, and Chris Wood among others. This fourth album in the Black Music/Godmusic/Black Yankee Rock series is pretty stuff. Well-written and nicely produced, this is low-key music for quiet moments. Rebecca Ruth
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The Beauty of the Rain
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Letters from Sinners and Strangers
CLAUDIA SCHIMIDT
Live at the Dakota
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Unfamiliar Moon
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Baghdad Texas
JUDY COLLINS
Paradise
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