West Coast All Stars

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• Band Members – Jason Scheff (from the group Chicago); Bobby Kimball (current member of the group Toto); Joseph Williams (former member of Toto); Bill Champlin (from the group Chicago)(California Dreamin’); and Tommy Funderburk (from the group Airplay)(Naturally)

• Produced – Joey Carbone

• Genre – Acapella, Pop, Jazz

• Highlights – Strictly Accapella, Vocal quartets. “That’s The Way Of The World” (originally recorded by Earth Wind & Fire); “How Deep Is Your Love” (the Bee Gees); “Just The Way You Are” (Billy Joel); “What’s Going On” (Marvin Gaye); “Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder); and “My Love” (Paul McCartney).

The West Coast All Stars is a capella, jazz/pop vocal quartet featuring four, very prominent and respected singers: Jason Scheff (from the group Chicago); Bobby Kimball (current member of the group Toto); Joseph Williams (former member of Toto); and Tommy Funderburk (from the group Airplay). Producer Joey Carbone conducted this quartet together to record two albums. The All Stars did a brilliant job of performing affluent, full-bodied versions of classic pop songs. It’s incredible that these albums are strictly a cappella (vocals only), with no instruments being utilized. All of the songs display marvelous multi-layered vocal harmonies, bass vocals, and percussive effects (using handclaps).

Naturally - West Coast All Stars BUY | LISTEN

Naturally was the second album the All Stars recorded (in 1998). On this album, they sing a variety of classic, pop and R&B hit songs from the 1970s. All of the songs are very appealing and enjoyable to listen to. There are many highlights, including: “That’s The Way Of The World” (originally recorded by Earth Wind & Fire); “How Deep Is Your Love” (the Bee Gees); “Just The Way You Are” (Billy Joel); “What’s Going On” (Marvin Gaye); “Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder); and “My Love” (Paul McCartney). more…


California Dreamin’ – West Coast All Stars BUY | LISTEN

California Dreamin’ was the first album the All Stars recorded (in 1997). On this album, they sing a variety of classic songs associated with the famous California pop sound. All of the songs are very appealing and enjoyable to listen to. There are many highlights, including: “California Dreamin’” (originally recorded by the Mamas and Papas); “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” (Steely Dan); “Takin’ It To The Streets” (the Doobie Brothers); “Hotel California” (the Eagles); “God Only Knows” (the Beach Boys); and “Sister Golden Hair” (America). more…




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