Closing the Gap pairs
Georgie Fame with the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, a tandem that works better than one might expect: the languid island rhythms prove a solid match with
Fame's seasoned vocals, and he embraces the reggae aesthetic wholeheartedly, never once entertaining the notion that this may seem at first blush little more than a novelty session. Producer/arranger
Lloyd Charmers also contributed the lion's share of songs, and while the material isn't particularly memorable, its silky smooth approach accentuates the warmth and wit that are
Fame's signatures. By no means the point of entry into the
Georgie Fame catalog, it's nevertheless worth seeking out if you're already a convert. ~ Jason Ankeny