“I try to make each song I record a musical event. Every song counts. There are no throwaways. I like to pick challenging yet interesting songs then I bring my personality and some new energy to each one,” said soul-jazz vocalist Victor Fields.
Thinking of You, his fourth album, was just given a new release date: October 17th.
On each successive album, Fields has explored a variety of dimensions of his musical muse. As he’s evolved, he’s become more focused while balancing art and life. Fields naturally gravitates towards love songs and Thinking Of You is indeed a collection of love songs. It’s also the first album he made that will specifically appeal to smooth jazz listeners. He’s evolved from being a jazz vocalist with overt urban tendencies into a smooth jazz vocalist, which feels like home to the Bay Area resident. The album, produced by Chris Camozzi, contains eight covers and two originals, both of which were co-penned by Jeff Lorber. Other noted guests on the album are Richard Elliot, Rick Braun and Nelson Braxton. Fields gives new life to “Lovely Day,” the sunny Bill Withers classic that was the first single serviced to smooth jazz radio stations.
Some people pursue careers in music in search of riches and fame. Not Fields. He had achieved wealth through business and is now pursuing his true love. He has invested his own money into producing his albums and releasing them independently on the Regina Records label. Top recording artists and musicians work with him because they believe in his talent. His previous albums have been critically acclaimed and Thinking Of You promises to take him to the next level. Fields is quick to remind that he’s got a long career path in mind.
“This is only my fourth album and I’m still growing," says Fields. "I’m not there yet, but I am fully committed to leaving a musical legacy that I can be proud of.”
In this era of disposable popular music and “flavor of the month” idols, there remain a few song stylists who truly study their craft, sing songs with meaning and substance, and strive to create a significant body of work that will stand the test of time. Victor Fields is one such artist. He’s a romantic dreamer, an optimistic believer who committed to and invested in himself. He’s in it for the love: love of singing, love of song, and love of performing. For MORE visit: http://www.victorfields.com/.
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Rick Scott
Great Scott P.R.oductions
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