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Featured in TIR Episode 320 (2 parts): Former members of Frankie Beverly & Maze’s touring band – now known as TMF, or The Music Forever. TMF includes one of Maze’s founders along with others who’ve been part of the group for 20 years or more, and who have worked with stars such as Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Mavis Staples, Janet Jackson and Al Jarreau.
Together, they are honoring one of soul & funk music’s most successful and beloved legacies that includes Maze classics like “Southern Girl,” “Happy Feeling,” “Feel That You’re Feelin,” “Back in Stride,” “Running Away,” “Golden Time of Day,” “Workin’ Together” and “Can’t Get Over You.” All eight of Maze’s 1977-1993 albums hit the R&B Top 10, with 15 singles going Top 20.
In addition to bringing those songs to vivid life on stage, TMF is producing new music, including the soulful single, “Making Love to the Music.” Participating was Chris Walker (lead vocals), Roame (congas, vocals), Jubu (guitar, vocals), Calvin Napper (drums), Bear Williams (bass, vocals) and Daniel Weatherspoon (keyboards). Vance Taylor (keys, vocals) was unavailable.
RECORDED NOVEMBER 2023
Note: Frankie Beverly passed September 10, 2024. RIP.